Azealia Banks is at it again.
Last week, the 29-year-old rapper made headlines for saying Kanye West was faking his bipolar disorder to cover up the fact that he’s a “closeted homosexual,” then threatening to expose all the “homo sh*t” he’s done.
Now, she’s making headlines again, this time for posting a string of cryptic messages to her Instagram Stories, including suicidal ideations about how her “tenure here on earth” may soon be over.
“Yea, I think I’m done here,” Banks wrote in a post shared to Instagram last night.
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“This pandemic, extreme lack of social interaction, no intimacy, combined with the constant public ridicule is making life harder than its worth.”
“I think I will end my tenure here on earth soon.”
Later, Banks said her suicidal post was not meant to be a cry for help, nor was she “begging for attention or asking for sympathy/empathy.” It’s just that her “soul is tired.”
“I’m just ready to go,” she wrote. “Peacefully of course.”
“I will document my last times and release a film for you all to finally understand me, From my perspective.”
Naturally, the whole thing set off a wave of concern on social media.
this is sad, actually. i mean one of the most talented artist in our generation, azealia banks deserve better. pic.twitter.com/cK6MlkWl9p
— fernando. (@fernandokills_) August 9, 2020
My Partner is a counsellor and he told me about signs of suicide. Many think suicidal is committed in a state of mania, anger, or craze – but in reality its done when they are calm, relaxed, and assured in themselves. Azealia Banks instagram posts are a serious cause for concern.
— LuxBop~ (@LuxBop) August 9, 2020
This worries me so much. I hope someone close to Azealia reaches out to make sure she’s doing okay. She’s such a powerful human being and a lovely artist and I just want to see her thrive and be happy?? I wish I could hug her right now. pic.twitter.com/awQspywsZa
— Yukon DeRosa (@yukonderosa) August 9, 2020
Its sad to see why Azalia Banks is trending today. Apparently she posted ominous suicidal messages on her instagram account and people are worried about her. Like Kanye, she lives with bipolar disorder. I hope she and Kanye can help end #Stigma about #SeriousMentalIllness
— Terri (@soulmeaning) August 9, 2020
azealia banks, you are worth it. you are enough. and you are talented. dont allow this pandemic or lack of social interaction put you in a depressed state. you are loved and cherished. dont do anything irrational. i love you. ?
— ????? ? (@KEVlNTROLLZ) August 9, 2020
But not everyone was so concerned.
Azalia Banks ig stories r so funny
— ? (@2001angelbrat) August 3, 2020
@AZALIABANKS she does this every once and a while for some clout. Bored at this point ?. Just wait till next month where she continues to be homophobic and problematic ?. pic.twitter.com/FhJ5BtfSMh
— Xavier (@Xavierrice9) August 9, 2020
Azalia Banks looking for a pitty party ?
— TEEZY (@YungSmoove_) August 9, 2020
Today, Banks posted a video to Instagram laughing at her fans and calling it “really f*cking funny” that they thought she was suicidal.
Evidently, the whole thing wasn’t meant to be serious, so the joke’s on anyone who believed she was actually going to kill herself when she said she was going to end her “tenure on earth.”
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why Azealia Banks is problematic.
Here’s hoping she gets the help she needs.
Related: Azealia Banks threatens to expose “homo sh*t” Kanye West has done, says he’s faking being bipolar
WSnyder
I think this highlights one of the great perils of Social Media. People become emotionally invested in celebrities, and while this is nothing new, it now occurs in ‘real time’. Stories in the news where days old before TV came around and once TV arrived they would be hours old. And neither would channel such direct interaction with celebrities as is done now. While fans might love seeing almost live updates of their favorite celebs, where they ate, where they’re shopping, who their hanging with, it also exposes many darker truths. And, IMHO, that’s not a healthy thing, for fans or celebs.
Take Ms. Banks story here. What IF one of her emotionally connected fans read this and became so upset themselves, and maybe being emotionally challenged themselves, they took their own life after reading this. This ‘story’, being a cry for help, just a rant, a joke or something more complex, was just enough of a trigger, pushed someone to drastic action. And we might NEVER KNOW. There could be a dead teen right now whose parents don’t know why.
And that’s the Peril.
Troysky
@WSnyder ….I think you have some great points.
At the same time I want to scream in her face: “IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU AZEALIA!!!!!!”
Neoprene
Queerty considers those posts “cryptic?” Hmmmm…
Jack Meoff
Less chat more splat
queerty02
the kween of narcissism
Troysky
@queerty02 …….exactly
Ronbo
Seems the story starts with homophobia. Who here really cares or is concerned or thinks we should shower the bigots with attention? Let the bigots stew.
Mister P
This story is the most interesting thing about Ye I’ve heard.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
What she needs to do is close down every social media account she has and get a man. Did anyone else notice there is no mention of a significant other in her life? Man or woman you need some one in your life. Its easy why she picked Kanye to take her frustrations out on but it only makes her look all the sillier for doing it because it raises the question of where does she have room to talk.
bachy
She used to date my ex-boyfriend Jesse Bradford. Which I found utterly incomprehensible.
justgeo
The bitch needs to make a new life!
sillyme
She’s in need of some real help there and some good education herself and get off the pity wagon. Been there and come back myself and it’s not easy but it’s possibe.
johnnymcmxxx
Maybe she’ll get reincarnated into a homo.
Norm
Well when are we going to get to hear some of this homo sh*t! I hope there’s pictures!
magicmike
Why do people even give her any thought at all. Let alone blogs posting about her all the time. She’s a bigot.
ShowMeGuy
Kanye and Azealia could get together and be the new Hollywood power couple.
Jay-Z and Queen B could use the laugh.
mailliw110
I feel old now. I have no idea who she is.