RAP BEEF TIMELINE · 2013–present
A$AP Rocky vs. Azealia Banks
Lipstick remarks and a colorism argument
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A$AP Rocky’s remarks about dark lipstick prompted Azealia Banks to publicly challenge him on colorism and double standards in rap. The exchange remained social-media based and never became a record battle.
THE RECORD
The moments
Interview · disputed account
A lipstick comment sparks a colorism debate
A$AP Rocky’s interview remarks about dark lipstick prompt Banks to challenge him publicly over colorism and hip-hop double standards.
“Maybe like a girl that's Wesley Snipes' complexion would look funny with red lipstick.”A$AP Rocky, 2013 radio interview
Read the receipt ↗Social media · disputed account
Banks makes the challenge direct online
The argument becomes a public social-media exchange, then fades without a corresponding music battle.
“Lol @ ASAP Rocky's lipstick advice.”Azealia Banks, 2013 post
▶ Read the contemporary report and post contextRead the receipt ↗
THE RECEIPTS
Sources and listening
A$AP Rocky and Azealia Banks — 2013 lipstick remarks ↗ARTIST LENSES