Azealia Banks has relocated to Israel, specifically to the city of Tel Aviv, after years of a tumultuous relationship with the country. The “212” rapper announced her move on social media, sharing a photo of her new home. Banks expressed her surprise at ending up in Tel Aviv, stating that she would have thought it crazy if someone had told her years ago that she would move there and like it.
Banks has had a complex history with Israel, having performed in Tel Aviv in 2018 but later experiencing racist treatment at restaurants, shops, and Ben Gurion Airport. She had previously stated that she would never return to Israel unless it was for a significant amount of money. However, by 2025, her position had shifted, and she posted tweets criticizing Black people for supporting Palestine and explicitly stating, “I’m a Zionist.”
Shift in Stance
Historians have documented centuries of African enslavement across parts of the Islamic world, and anti-Black prejudice has developed in some Arab societies. However, this is a broader issue than Palestine, which has its own longstanding Afro-Palestinian community. Banks’ on-again, off-again relationship with Israel has seen her return to the country in 2025, framing her visit around the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks. She performed in Tel Aviv, draped in the country’s flag and wearing a Star of David.
However, her enthusiasm was short-lived, and she abruptly turned on Israel again during the war with Iran in March, blaming the country for dragging the United States into the conflict. She wrote, “On second thought, FUCK ISRAEL,” and expressed hope that Netanyahu was dead. This reversal didn’t last long, and by September, Banks was once again questioning Black solidarity with Palestinians.
Current Projects
Banks is currently working on a new album and has found it easier to create in Tel Aviv, citing the city’s mature arts scene. She has also announced a performance at the Tel Aviv Amphitheater on October 8th. Despite her complicated history with Israel, Banks seems to have found a new sense of camaraderie and creativity in the city.
Banks’ move to Tel Aviv has sparked interest, with many noting the distance between Tel Aviv and New York is the same as New York to LA. She has emphasized that she is only 5 hours away and is making her album, having found a cool music crew in the city. As Azealia Banks continues to work on her new album and perform in Tel Aviv, her relationship with Israel remains complex and multifaceted.
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