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The controversial rapper is offering her talents to President-elect Donald Trump, after most A-list entertainers have refused to attend.
Azealia Banks loves to go against the grain.
The majority of the entertainment world has refused to perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump, as a show of rejection against the xenophobic, racist, and sexist presidential campaign that launched him to the White House.
But the bisexual rapper, who is no stranger to controversy, seemed unbothered by Trump or what her endorsement might mean for the communities she represents.
"Saw the entertainment line for the inauguration it made me very upset. This is an EPIC moment in modern history and it should def be celebrated in style. I would love to perform at the inauguration," Banks wrote Wednesday on Facebook.
Milo Yiannopoulos -- a gay alt-right troll who was banned from Twitter for harassing another black entertainer, Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones -- threw his support behind Banks for the gig.
"You're my first, second and last choice," he wrote in the comments.
"Me and you in the front row looking MAAAAD cute omg we would break the internet," Banks responded.
At present, few celebrities have volunteered to perform at the Friday concert. The most recognizable names include Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, Jon Voight, and a selection of volunteers from the Rockettes.
Jennifer Holliday, of Dreamgirls fame, had been slated to perform. But she backed out after facing a swift backlash from fans. In a letter to The Wrap, she apologized to LGBT Americans for her "uneducated" decision.
"I Sincerely apologize for my lapse of judgement, for being uneducated on the issues that affect every American at this crucial time in history and for causing such dismay and heartbreak to my fans," Holliday wrote. "Please know that I HEAR YOU and I feel your pain. The LGBT Community was mostly responsible for birthing my career and I am deeply indebted to you ... You have loved me faithfully and unconditionally and for so many years you provided me with work even though my star had long since faded."
Banks is a divisive figure among LGBT people. Songs like "212" launched her star with many queer fans, but she frequently goes on homophobic rants and uses antigay slurs on social media.
