American rapper and acclaimed singer-songwriter Azealia Banks will be traveling to Israel on October 3 for a multi-week visit, where she will voice her Zionism and publicly declare her support for the Jewish state with more than just words.
Arriving just days before the second anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Banks will visit a number of sites important to the Jewish and Israeli people - including Yad Vashem, the Jabotinsky Institute, and Jerusalem. “Jabotinsky GETS IT. He writes about black America in a really special way wow,” she wrote on social media.
She also plans to meet with her artistic counterparts in the Israeli music industry.
On X/Twitter, she exclaimed that she was particularly excited to visit the Dead Sea - known for its large salt deposits and spa-like skin treatments. Fans were quick to offer their advice, telling Banks to avoid shaving her skin before swimming and not to attempt opening her eyes under the water.
Azealia Banks's career
Born in New York, the Chasing Time singer has a large American and international following. She first gained global recognition in 2011 with her viral hit song ‘212’ and has maintained a large fan following.
Not limited to music, Banks has also acted in the films Love Beats Rhymes and The American Ruling Class.
Separate from the arts, she has used her following to share political and cultural commentary, often sharing right-leaning stances that have seen her criticized in Hollywood.
“I’ve always stood my ground and spoken the truth — and I believe in Israel’s right to stand strong too. I’m thrilled to be spending time here, to connect with Israeli artists, and to experience firsthand the energy and creativity of this country,” Banks said.