The situation arose following Musk’s peculiar tweet suggesting he could give Swift a child, leading Banks to suggest Swift should sue and seek compensation.
Azealia Banks Criticizes Elon Musk’s Comment
The controversy began when Musk made an unusual comment in response to Swift’s endorsement of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. In a now-viral tweet, Musk wrote, “Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.” The tweet was widely criticized for being inappropriate and laden with sexist overtones.
As per a report by Yahoo, Rapper Azealia Banks quickly reacted, using social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to call out Musk. She referred to the tweet as “sexual harassment” and urged Swift to take legal action. Banks expressed her opinion in a bold post: “Taylor should flex on his a** and sue him for loads of cash and level up to be the most undefeatable, richest woman in the history of music. Take his f***ing money, Taylor!”
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Banks didn’t stop at the initial call for legal action. In subsequent tweets, she continued to criticize Musk and fantasized about the potential impact a lawsuit could have on his vast fortune, estimated at over $250 billion. She enthusiastically suggested Swift could make a significant dent in his wealth.The rapper also speculated on the reaction of Kanye West, who has a long-standing feud with Swift. Banks suggested that if Swift were to win a lawsuit against Musk, it would wound West’s ego, humorously referencing his public rivalry with Swift since their infamous 2009 MTV VMAs encounter.
Musk’s Daughter Joins the Criticism
Adding to the controversy, Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, voiced her disapproval of her father’s comments on Threads, as per the Yahoo report. Wilson, who has publicly distanced herself from Musk, condemned his remarks about Swift, labeling them as “heinous incel nonsense.” She expressed her support for Swift and lauded her endorsement of Kamala Harris, stating that the timing of Swift’s political stance was perfect.
Wilson further criticized Musk’s tweet as being “disgusting, belittling, and incredibly sexist,” stating that such behavior is unacceptable, especially from someone with his influence. Her public criticism highlighted the family tensions, and added another layer to the ongoing discourse around Musk’s behavior.
Swift’s Political Endorsement and Public Reaction
Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris came in the wake of a fiery debate between Donald Trump and Harris. During the debate, Trump made controversial comments about immigration and reproductive rights, which prompted Swift to announce her support for the Democratic candidates in the 2024 U.S. elections. On Instagram, Swift explained her decision, praising Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and expressing her desire for a government led by calm rather than chaos.
While Swift’s endorsement of Harris drew praise from her fans, it also attracted criticism from Trump, who remarked in a media appearance that he preferred Brittany Mahomes, the wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, over Swift. He criticized Swift’s liberal leanings and predicted that she would “pay a price” for her political stance in the marketplace.
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