Controversial Singer Attacks BLACKPINK Lisa’s Appearance With Transphobic Rhetoric 

Recently, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa was attacked over her appearance by a controversial American singer.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

Azealia Banks is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who has been active in the industry for many years. While she has collected accolades and is undoubtedly talented, Banks’ controversial statements and behaviors have often overshadowed her work.

Azealia Banks | Instagram

She has been called out for what many describe as homophobic and transphobic language in the past, once even believed to have made a reference to BTS’s Jungkook in a viral tirade.

She was previously criticized over comments made about Lisa’s album, sparking accusations of racism.

American Musician Azealia Banks Accused Of Racism Towards BLACKPINK’s Lisa

Recently, she made comments about Lisa’s appearance at the 2025 Met Gala.

Lisa was one of several K-Pop attendees, and wore a sexy look that sparked controversy over some alleged details.

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On an image of Lisa that went viral on X, Banks chimed in accusing Lisa of being a “ladyboy,”  is a term used to describe transgender women in Cambodia, Laos, and famously, Thailand. She then pointed out physical traits she believed “showed” this before outright calling Lisa “a man.”

She took it even further, accusing female K-Pop idols of men.

I’m sorry but this is giving ladyboy.

It’s giving Adam’s apple and a not so taut tuck.

Lisa is a man. I’m not walking that comment back. https://t.co/2NzL9amdvy

— Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) May 6, 2025

Nah high all these kpop bitches are probably boys because how else would they have stamina like that?

It’s DEFINITELY GIVING
Why haven’t I noticed this before …. It’s like, right there lmao pic.twitter.com/OIfZtMkUuM

— Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) May 6, 2025

While there is nothing wrong with being transgender, the insinuation that Lisa is secretly transgender and using the region specific language is not only racist, but can be considered transphobic as well. Calling ladyboys men, rather than respecting gender identities, and assigning traits to determine “womanhood” also is considered transphobic.

Many criticized the singer for her comments, calling her out for her continued, harmful rhetoric.

when will this woman shut up about trans women? werent you the one calling out jk rowling for being threatened by trans women's femininity? And you even have a trans sibling. go fuck yourself https://t.co/gbbYjZ3ohH

— denî (@bargiraen9) May 6, 2025

ok um wtf? i understand the criticisms regarding her outfit but xenophobia and transphobia?? bitch rot in hell 🖕🏻 https://t.co/7PGwrx0q3e

— bea (@ttmoonji) May 6, 2025

The misogeny??? Women don’t she’s stamina? What???? https://t.co/aFGOvG42c0

— waitingforeunbi 💕 (@Blackpinkitr25) May 6, 2025

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