Azealia Banks Blasts J.K. Rowling Over Trans Views- Is This Personal?

Azealia Banks is known for speaking her mind, and this time, she’s taking aim at J.K. Rowling. The outspoken rapper recently made a fiery statement about Rowling’s ongoing comments about the transgender community, and she didn’t hold back.

In a bold tweet that quickly went viral, Banks criticized Rowling’s fixation on trans issues, suggesting it might come from personal insecurity. She wrote:

“Maybe her husband at 27 cheated on her with a Trannylicious diva and that’s why she’s dedicated every waking moment to making sure her life’s legacy is dedicated to harassing people who make up less than 1% of the global population.”

The tweet was sharp and direct. She later also added:

Rowling has been vocal about her views on gender identity since 2020, making statements that many consider harmful to the trans community. What started as a few comments on Twitter turned into essays, interviews, and even a book defending her stance.

She argues that recognizing transgender identities threatens women’s rights, but her words have sparked major backlash.

In December 2024, Rowling took things even further, claiming that medical care for transgender youth would one day be seen as “worse than lobotomies.” Her critics argue that she’s using her massive platform to spread fear and misinformation rather than supporting people who are already facing discrimination.

Banks has had a complicated history with the LGBTQ+ community, having made controversial comments in the past. However, she seems to have changed her stance in recent years. In early 2025, she publicly expressed support for trans rights and shared that her own brother is a transgender man who has struggled with discrimination.

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