On Monday, Azealia Banks and Bebe Rexha ignited a nasty and very public drag-out fight. The war of words between the two sparked a firestorm on social media! The feud erupted when Banks, the rapper known for her breakthrough single “212,” body shamed Rexha unprompted. This drama played out on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, where artist Cy Gavin had upended the tradition of the red carpet by painting it a brilliant deep blue.
Banks broadcast her views on social media, where she shamed Rexha’s weight gain. She asserted that the singer’s issues were a result of her taking Lexapro. Rexha, a 35-year-old singer known for her “Meant to Be,” has been candid about her battle with health challenges and her miscarriage journey. This context makes Banks’ remarks particularly inflammatory.
Rexha, looking to diffuse the situation, responded to Banks’ comments with a level head. She concluded, “Ok Im gonna go and enjoy my day now ❤️ Have a wonderful day everyone love you.” Almost immediately, Banks struck back, publishing a series of extensive posts blasting her opinions and raising the stakes in this war of words.
Banks continued her critiques by suggesting Rexha’s appearance was a result of hormonal changes, stating, “Sis gives me – hormonal birth control implant or something.” She also remarked on Rexha’s mental health treatment, saying, “You should really get off Lexapro lmao, weight gain is a TRADEMARK side effect of Lexapro.”
Even with all of that vitriol, Banks decided to get in touch with Rexha. Third, she extended an olive branch of friendship, asking to bury their differences. Earlier in their conversation, Banks had complimented Minaj’s show-stopping Thom Browne ensemble at the Met Gala. It was a magical moment of her unabashed star worship on display, while low-key hating on the other celebrities.
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