Lil Nas X and Azealia Banks trade barbs online in fiery clash over music critique: 'He fell off so hard'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lil Nas X and Azealia Banks have set the internet ablaze with a heated online exchange, sparking intense reactions and conversations across social media, as reported by Newsweek.

The clash, filled with blunt critiques and biting remarks, began with a jab from Banks and quickly escalated into a full-blown feud, complete with both sharp retorts and surprising signs of goodwill.

Azealia Banks and Lil Nas X's feud began with her opinions on his music career

The fiery exchange kicked off when Azealia Banks, known for her outspoken nature, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her opinions on Lil Nas X's music career.

In her signature style, Banks did not hold back, declaring, "Lil Nas X really fell off so hard. Lmfao that little c****** swore she was the tea. B**** has NO BARS. Hahahahaahahahaa."

Banks has a long history of critiquing other artists, often making pointed and unfiltered remarks about their talent or success.

Many fans and followers of Lil Nas X, whose career skyrocketed with his viral hit 'Old Town Road', were taken aback by her harsh assessment.

Banks’ post swiftly circulated online, sparking reactions from both her fans and Lil Nas X’s loyal supporters.

It wasn't long before Lil Nas X responded, and his comeback set the stage for an even more intense interaction between the two artists.

In response to Banks’ criticism, Lil Nas X took to X to defend himself in a now-deleted post.

Known for his quick wit and bold personality, he didn’t shy away from addressing Banks' remarks directly.

“Azealia I could never make a hit song again, and you would still never in ur bussy soap selling chicken sacrificing botched body hating a** miserable life reach a 10th of my success,” he wrote.

Despite the sting of his words, Lil Nas X added a small, somewhat surprising concession at the end, saying, “Love ur music btw.”

Lil Nas X’s reply seemed to fuel Azealia Banks further

Lil Nas X’s reply only seemed to fuel Azealia Banks further, and she quickly fired back with an equally fiery response.

Doubling down on her original post, Banks launched into another series of insults, insisting that Lil Nas X’s achievements weren’t as impressive as they seemed.

“U have no success n****,” she wrote, accusing him of exploiting certain tropes in his music and public image. “It's giving buckbroke raceplay uncle Tom a** eater. Not u begging me to be on ur little trash a** song. U mad I declined. Booooooooooooo b****. Ur over.”

Banks continued her rant, claiming that Lil Nas X’s breakthrough hit 'Old Town Road' only succeeded due to “charity work” from his collaborators and producers.

"U was out here with flies in the corner of your eyes eating a bowl of porridge with a swollen belly b****, saved you for 0.67cents a day head a** COME THE F*** AGAIN HO @LilNasX i will really smack fire out u b****. Sit down," she raged.

After his initial post was deleted, Lil Nas X seemed to take a different approach to addressing the situation.

Moving from X to Instagram, he shared a message that surprised many by striking a more conciliatory and supportive tone.

The message, posted to his Instagram Story, expressed well-wishes for Banks and acknowledged her talent, even as he urged her to move past what he saw as unnecessary online antagonism.

“Sending u love Azealia,” he wrote. “Wishing u nothing but guidance and clarity. I want u to chase ur dreams. Get on ur s***. It's the best time period in music for ur art to thrive.”

In a marked contrast to his earlier response, Lil Nas X encouraged Banks to pursue her music career to the fullest, offering a gesture of goodwill despite their heated exchange.

“Idc what u f*** s*** u say about me,” he continued. “I wanna see u win and shine your light. U can drop this internet bully act at any time. Ur fans love u. We love u.”