Rapper and perpetual public relations disaster Azealia Banks has penned a grovelling apology letter to former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, months after an incident in which she hurled racist and homophobic insults at him on social medial
In May of this year, she launched a tirade so strong it got her banned from Twitter, at one point telling Malik: “Lol u a bitch n–ga for even responding like that. Keep sucking this yung rapunxel dick u hairy curry scented bitch.”
A short time later, she made something of an apology on Instagram, but this week, she has reached out again, saying that recent drama – presumably her hotel room run-in with Russell Crowe, a whole other goddamn mess – has led her to take stock of her actions.
In the letter, obtained by US Weekly, Banks said:
Dear Zayn, There are no words that can fully express how sorry I am. Recent events have taught me the importance of taking accountability for ones actions. I want and need to say I am sorry, I was wrong.
I reached out, on Twitter, to congratulate you on leaving One Direction and finding your own path. Many artists sell their souls to this business and sacrifice their happiness for a career; walking away took bravery, strength, formidable principles and a powerful sense of self-worth. I applaud you for this.
After my tweets, you tweeted something completely unrelated to me and I mistook it for a personal attack. This set me off and I began a reckless and unacceptable rant; but every cloud has a silver lining and what happened has taught me that not everything is about me and not everything is directed at me. Thank-you for teaching me this, it is a lesson that I desperately needed to learn.
As a black woman, in America, I sometimes forget that there are words and comments that hurt other communities. At times, I am so consumed by my own struggle, and the struggle of my race, that I forget to consider the hardships other minorities continue to endure.
Coming from an ethnicity that is largely discriminated against does not warrant a license to use derogatory, abusive terminology nor does it give me the right to make hurtful remarks. I apologise [sic] not only to you, Zayn, but to all those I hurt and offended. I am not cruel, nor am I heartless or vindictive. There is a lot of love in my heart and there is good in my soul. What I did was wrong and I am committed to becoming a better person.
Zayn, I think you are enormously talented and “Pillowtalk” is an incredible song. I wish you success, love and happiness in all your personal and professional endeavours [sic]. Throughout my transgressions you remained a gentleman and I applaud you for displaying class and maintaining a level head. The world could learn a lot from you and I hope you can find room in your heart to accept my sincerest apologies.
Yours faithfully,
Azealia Banks
Earlier this week, RZA called bullshit on Banks’ version of events surrounding the night she was kicked out of Russell Crowe’s hotel room, saying her serious allegations against the actor are not true.
Source: US Weekly.
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