Noted tweeter Azealia Banks took on the entire continent of Australia yesterday after a radio presenter (Paul “Browny” Brown) tweeted, with shade intended, “...Congratulations to @AZEALIABANKS for completing her First Ever Full Australian Concert at @SITG.” Wow—rude.
The verified Twitter user, who had just performed at Byron Bay’s “Splendour in the Grass” festival, slammed Australian crowds as “violent and belligerent” in return:
@brownypaul @SITG because in all actuality. You guys are terrible crowds to play for. You're violent and belligerent and I simply
July 27, 2015
@brownypaul @SITG will not put my safety at risk. I would've walked off stage had someone thrown something .
July 27, 2015
@brownypaul @SITG plus you guys are too far away and honestly, the show guarantees are never really worth the trip.
July 27, 2015
Dang. She’s right, though—Australia is very far away.
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