Famous for controversies behind controversies, Azealia Banks It was the most controversial name, but also one of the most anticipated, destthe edition of Meo Kalorama. FPray many os fans who, in the name ofMusic – Always in the name of music! – They came to the Bela Vista Park to listen to the rapper New York.
When, hon month, a fan shared with Azealia Banks The hope that the singer would love the concert she came from a Portugalthe answer was not encouraging. “Brazil is better ”, shot the singer, in a publication on social network X. A moment that could not fall well between the Portuguese audience, but not surprising the audience of an artist known for the history ofand controversy.
It’s a task almost Herculean enumerate all controversies in which Azealia Banks got involved. Fez xenophobic comments over Irish and Swedish populations, after operating in those countries; assumed itself as bisexual, but attacked with homophobic vocabulary the LGBTQ+community; supported the presidential candidacy of Donald Trump, and then declare that had been a mistake, andto follow, voltar to support you in White House; stated “worship” pUtin After the invasion of Ukraine; shared the message “F*** Palestine” on social networks ”. Even publicly announced that I was going put an end to life and that would go Document everything in movie. And the list continues.
“A Azealia It is a case a bit particular, because it is an immensely talented artist, but the personality, all the controversy and also some values of it make people away music”, Fredfan of the American rapper.
Tin 23 years and came from Caldas da Rainha to the Bela Vista Park to watch the concert and artist no . “I didn’t want to die without seeing this crazy”shoot.
“Ethere is very good in whatz, tin a very specific energy. I appreciate this”He declares.
From astrology to marketing strategies
As to Erratic personality of the artistget up to astrological explanations to justify it: “It’s twins”.
Already Camilo, another fan30 – that came on purpose to the festival to listeRa singer – has another theory: the controversial persona is a matter of marketing.
“I think it’s to have a presence on social networks,” says. “Say things for everyone to talk about her.”
Nothing that makes him move away from the singer. “What I like is music,” he says. “She has a lot flow.”
“Sometimes you have to separate the art of the artist”defends.
The same thinks Margarida, who is 18 and is debut at summer festivals.
“I like music, exclusively”He stresses. “I totally disagree with the positions she has taken.”
Accompanied by the friends, says it will abstract from the policies of Azealia Banks and just enjoy acting in Kalorama.
“With her you have to do that,” says Zé, a 25 -year -old festival, who also elects Azealia Banks as One of the main reasons for coming to the festival.
For this fan, the controversy of the rapper is even attraction factor.
“I like her also for the controversy,” thessume.
“Fear of that she cancels or causes some drama “
When the We heard, moments before Azealia Banks take the stage, Zé no hideI was, however, o fear that a unpredictability and singer levasse a um desfecho menos feliz para quem vinha this-la.
“Tenho ufear of that she cancels or causes some drama out of nowhere, because that’s how things happen with andla”, admitted.
But this time, nothing there was to fear. Azealia Banks even took the stage Meoin the Bela Vista Park. AND who incidents to register.
It arrived well-disposed And in an almost angelic image, dressed in the ballerina style. The PPortuguese, from the beginning, He showed him that he was theredancing and singing with her. The singer fed on the energy of the audience and responded with a Powerful rap.
Lisbon is not yet Brazil, but at the end of the day, Azealia parecia have liked it.
