Azealia Banks Defends Trump’s Epstein Ties — And Twitter Is NOT Having It
Azealia Banks has always been known for stirring the pot, but her latest rant has fans and critics alike saying she’s gone way too far.
In a jaw-dropping Twitter tirade, the rapper attempted to defend Donald Trump amid growing scrutiny over his ties to convicted predator Jeffrey Epstein. But instead of offering any real insight, Azealia doubled down on a wildly disturbing take — suggesting that behavior like Epstein’s was just “normal” back in the day.
Yes, you read that right.
Azealia implied that the horrific crimes Epstein committed — including the trafficking and abuse of minors — somehow weren’t shocking because “that’s just how it was.” She made the argument while defending Trump’s long-documented friendship with Epstein, saying essentially that people need to “calm down” because these things weren’t seen as a big deal in earlier decades.
Cue the collective gasp.
Social media was quick to pounce, with users calling the comments “dangerous,” “irresponsible,” and “delusional.”One tweet summed it up perfectly:
“There is absolutely NOTHING normal about Jeffrey Epstein. Not then. Not now. Not ever.”
Another wrote:
“Azealia Banks defending Trump and minimizing Epstein is the most ‘Twitter villain’ move she could possibly make.”
To be clear: there is no “era” where Epstein’s behavior was acceptable. The idea that child abuse and sex trafficking were ever “normal” is not only false — it’s offensive to survivors and deeply out of touch with reality.
And this isn’t just another messy celeb feud or attention-grabbing headline. This is Azealia Banks using her platform to defend a disgraced former president and minimize the crimes of a man who operated one of the most notorious sex trafficking rings in modern history. That’s not just controversial — it’s dangerous.
This isn’t the first time Azealia has found herself in hot water for making bizarre and inflammatory statements. From dragging other artists to diving deep into conspiracy theories, she’s built a reputation for saying the quiet (and offensive) part out loud. But even longtime fans are saying this time, she’s gone way too far.
At a time when survivors of Epstein’s abuse are still fighting for justice, this kind of rhetoric isn’t just tone-deaf — it’s harmful. It erases the trauma of victims and provides cover for powerful men like Trump who’ve managed to dodge accountability for far too long.
If Azealia thought this take would get people talking, she was right. But the backlash is fierce — and well-deserved. Because defending Trump and minimizing Epstein?
That’s not edgy. That’s unacceptable.