Rapper Azealia Banks claimed she previously had a romantic encounter with Drake, making the revelation while commenting on his legal dispute with Universal Music Group. Banks responded “AND DID!!!!” when asked on X about getting close to Drake. The statement came as she expressed support for Drake’s allegations that UMG used payola and streaming bots to boost Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” track.
“Oh drake DEFINITELY has the gun. He’s about to crook UMG and Spotify on some minor legal formalities and actually be the first rapper in history to stage a heist of such epic proportions,” Banks wrote regarding Drake’s potential legal strategy. Her comment aligns with her history of provocative social media statements, including calling Beyoncé a “regular b—- from Houston” and claiming Cardi B was an “illiterate rat.”
Drake has not responded to Banks’ claim. The silence follows their complex history, with Banks previously both supporting and criticizing the rapper’s authenticity in hip-hop. In past social media posts, Banks has targeted multiple artists, once calling T.I. “a shoe-shining coon” and suggesting Lana Del Rey should “get a voice coach.”
Social media erupted with mixed reactions, as fans demanded evidence of the alleged encounter. The claim adds another layer to Banks’ ongoing commentary on Drake’s industry battles. Banks’ social media presence has often sparked controversy, including her 2016 racist and homophobic rant against Zayn Malik that resulted in her Twitter suspension.
Banks’ revelation comes amid heightened attention to Drake’s dispute with UMG over streaming practices. Industry observers note the timing aligns with increased scrutiny of music industry practices. Her history of inflammatory statements includes comparing the LGBT community to the KKK and calling Irish women “rottweilers.”
Entertainment analysts suggest Banks’ claim could impact Drake’s ongoing legal strategies against UMG. Neither Drake’s management team nor legal representatives have commented on Banks’ statements. The situation reflects Banks’ pattern of making headlines through controversial social media posts, including her public feuds with Iggy Azalea, whom she called a “crack head” and “KKK Barbie.”
The situation highlights the intertwining of personal relationships and industry conflicts in hip-hop. Media coverage focuses on potential implications for Drake’s battle with UMG rather than relationship speculation. Banks’ track record of inflammatory statements, including calling Lizzo “a millennial mammy,” continues to influence public perception of her claims.
