Lana Del Rey v Azealia Banks: Why are the singers feuding on Twitter?

Drama: Lana Dey Rey and Azealia Banks are feuding on Twitter
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Georgia Chambers10 October 2018
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Celebrity feuds are nothing if not entertaining, and the latest beef between singers Azealia Banks and Lana Del Rey is no different.

The pair started scrapping over Twitter about comments Del Rey had made about Donald Trump, and the internet catfighting escalated from there.

Banks has earned herself a reputation for being the queen of celebrity feuds so Del Rey was already testing her chances by going head-to-head with the hip-hop artist.

If you missed out on the drama, here's everything you need to know about Banks v Del Rey.

What did Lana Del Rey say about Donald Trump?

Feud: Lana Del Rey is not taking any prisoners 
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It all started when Del Rey publicly denounced Kanye West for his pro-Trump comments.

The singer responded to West's Instagram post showing him wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat.

She said that West's endorsement of Trump was a "loss for the culture" and likened West's erratic behaviour to that of Trump's.

"I can only assume you relate to his personality on some level," she wrote. "Delusions of Grandeur, extreme issues with narcissism - none of which would be a talking point if we weren't speaking about the man leading our country."

Why are Lana Del Rey and Azealia Banks fighting?

Queen troll: Azealia Banks loves a Twitter feud
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Azealia took to Instagram to call out Del Rey as a hypocrite, and accused her of using West in her "vapid attempts to seem politically aware."

To add fuel to the fire, in her Instagram story she wrote: "Now I dare you to challenge me on any of opinions, "witch"... @lanadelrey. You aren't built for the battle...I suggest you apologise to Kanye West immediately."

Del Rey hit back with a series of fiery tweets.

In one, she wrote: "U know the addy. Pull up anytime. Say it to my face. But if I were you - I wouldn't."

Clearly stung by her comments, Banks took aim at Del Rey's appearance, suggesting she "call the surgeon who did her pointy Michael Jackson nose."

And well, let's just say things escalated from there:

It's Banks' move now, and considering she likes to have the final say, we're expecting something explosive...

Who else has Azealia Banks feuded with?

How much time have you got?

As Banks' career quietened after her hit "212," it's through her various spats with various celebrities that she's been able to maintain her star status.

In 2017, Banks targeted Rihanna, criticising her tweets slamming President Trump over his executive order to ban citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US.

"As far as Rihanna (who isn't a citizen, and can't vote) and all the rest of the celebrities who are using their influence to stir the public, you lot really REALLY need to shut up and sit down," Banks wrote.

Whereas Banks comments are usually brutal enough to send anyone running for the hills, Rihanna gave the rapper a run for her money with a subtly savage response, posting a selfie on Instagram with the caption "The face you make when you're an immigrant."

Rihanna also poked fun at Banks' alleged sacrificing of live chickens using the hashtags #stayawayfromthechickens #iheartchickennuggets and #saveourhens.

Back in 2013, Banks also came for Lily Allen when she called the singer's now ex-husband, Sam Cooper, ugly and insulted her children.

Allen responded, tweeting, "I've had 2 kids since 212 dropped and i bet my album still comes out 1st. b**** is scared of the ball. OUT."

Also caught in Banks' firing line in the past include Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azeala, Rita Ora, Zayn Malik and Kendrick Lamar, just to name a few.

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