Azealia Banks, the outspoken rapper and social media provocateur, has revealed she cast her vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election—despite earlier hints she might be supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. Known for her bold, often unfiltered takes on social and political issues, Banks has built a reputation for making waves with her opinions, and this election cycle is proving no different.
The revelation came just after Banks surprised fans by briefly expressing her support for Harris, citing concerns over Elon Musk’s growing influence in American politics. Yet, in the end, Banks chose to back Trump, a candidate she praised for his resilience and sense of humor.
“He’s been through how many bankruptcies? How many wives? How many television shows? Seriously, nothing can take him down,”
she once said, referencing Trump’s famously public ups and downs in business and personal life. Her admiration, it seems, runs deep as she explains her respect for his “toughness” and “unbreakable spirit.”
However, Banks’ journey to her final voting choice has been anything but straightforward. Early in the election cycle, she initially supported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Later, she pivoted to Trump, declaring him the only candidate who could truly “stand up to big business.” Her backing seemed steadfast—until she posted a last-minute message suggesting she was now behind Harris, all due to a different high-profile figure: Elon Musk. Citing Musk’s influence as a potential threat to political stability in the U.S., she expressed grave concerns about his access to power, stating,
“You have to be a complete idiot to think that dirtbag cares about anyone or anything other than himself.”
Despite her brief flirtation with the idea of supporting Harris, Banks confessed to her followers on X (formerly Twitter) that she had voted for Trump the day after the election.
In true Banks fashion, she made this announcement with an unusual twist: a public plea to Trump for assistance with shipping costs. She directed her appeal specifically toward USPS international rates, which she claims have negatively impacted her business, CHEAPYXO, under the Biden administration. “PLEASE GET THE USPS TO LOWER THEIR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES BACK TO WHERE THEY WERE IN 2016 @realDonaldTrump,” Banks wrote on X, lamenting the high shipping costs that, she argued, have made it difficult for her to sustain business with international clients.
This pattern of public political shifts has become part of Banks’ unpredictable style, keeping her followers guessing and igniting debates online. With a voting history that includes endorsements for DeSantis, Trump, Harris, and then Trump again, Banks’ path to the ballot box has captivated fans and critics alike. Her political back-and-forth might seem dizzying, but it reflects her complex views on American politics and the unique challenges she believes each candidate presents.
