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Azealia Banks Withdraws from Festivals Over Political Pressure
6/26/2025
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- Azealia Banks has pulled out of the Boomtown and Maiden Voyage festivals, alleging that promoters pressured her to publicly support "Free Palestine" or risk being dropped from the lineup. She condemned the festivals for what she deemed performative politics. In response, Boomtown refuted her claims, asserting they respect artists' autonomy, igniting a heated debate among festival-goers.
