Milkshake Festival Removes Azealia Banks Following Public Outcry Over Her Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
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The Amsterdam dance festival Milkshake has canceled a performance by American rapper Azealia Banks after criticism. Banks has made homophobic and transphobic statements several times. “It's clear that we made a mistake and overlooked essential information,” the organization wrote on Instagram. On Tuesday, Milkshake posted an announcement for Banks' appearance at the upcoming edition of the festival in July. Soon, the organization's social media …
The annual gender-inclusive Milkshake festival has received a lot of negative feedback after the 33-year-old singer was booked. Azealia Banks is said to have made transphobic comments on social media.
Festival Milkshake has canceled Azealia Banks' performance. “It has become clear to us that we made a mistake and overlooked essential information,” the organization said in a statement. “We sincerely apologize for this.”
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