Azealia Banks

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
May 31, 1991 (33 years old)

Azealia Banks

Known For

Short Films: Best Of
1h 18m
Movie 2024

Short Films: Best Of

A compilation of short films directed by Sebastian Sommer from 2014 - 2023.

Biography

Azealia Amanda Banks (born May 31, 1991) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. Raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, she began releasing music through Myspace in 2008 before being signed to XL Recordings at age 18. In 2011, her debut single "212" went viral and entered several international charts. Banks subsequently signed with Interscope and Polydor Records before later separating in July 2013. Banks ultimately became an independent artist and started her own independent record label, Chaos & Glory Recordings, after multiple negative experiences with previous labels. In December 2017, Banks had her film debut in the musical drama Love Beats Rhymes, portraying the lead character.