Musicians vs. GLAAD

Azealia Banks isn't the first to face the group's wrath.

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Musicians vs. GLAAD - Homophobia and hip-hop are in the news once again. Advocacy group GLAAD is criticizing Azealia Banks for calling Perez Hilton a homophobic slur over the weekend. After the openly gay celebrity blogger backed rapper Angel Haze in her feud with Azealia, the latter called Hilton a “messy fa---t.” Banks, who is bisexual, later tried to clarify her remarks: "A f----t is not a homosexual male. A f----t is any male who acts like a female. There's a BIG difference." GLAAD, however, wasn’t convinced: “Banks’ claim that the word "fa---t" doesn’t mean a gay male is not true,” a representative wrote on the organization’s website. “Undoubtedly there are gay kids who follow her on Twitter who hear this word in an entirely different context. This word is used almost universally by bullies, often as part of a larger verbal or physical assault. This word h...

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Eminem - Eminem was one of the favorite targets of GLAAD due to the over-the-top homophobic threats on his 2001 sophomore album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Slim responded to the criticism by duetting with the openly gay Elton John at the Grammys.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Renaissance Man - Tyler's future looks bright and the the 23-year-old plans to accomplish a lot more by the time he's 40. "I want to do films and have my name mentioned next to Wes Anderson and Quentin Tarantino. I don't want my name mentioned next to other rappers at all. [I want to be] rich as f--k, a couple films under my belt, a couple of buildings and skate parks around the world, and a kid."(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Tyler, the Creator - Tyler, the Creator was at the center of controversy in 2011 when GLAAD and several other advocacy groups criticized his frequent use of homophobic slurs on his breakthrough album Goblin. GLAAD also reprimanded MTV for awarding Tyler with Best New Artist at the VMAs that year. “Rather than providing simply a larger platform, MTV and other networks should educate viewers about why anti-gay and misogynistic language has no place in the music industry today,” said Herndon Graddick, Senior Director of Programs at GLAAD. "Given Tyler’s history of such remarks, viewers and potential sponsors should refrain from honoring homophobia and in the future look to a more deserving artist." (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Chris Brown @chrisbrown - Tweet: "Take them teeth out when u Sucking my d---- HOE!"Chris Brown gets into a Twitter spat with comedian Jenny Johnson. After the exchange, he deleted his account. (Photo: Thomas Janssen, PacificCoastNews.com) 

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Chris Brown - Last year, GLAAD’s website spotlighted a report that Chris Brown allegedly replied “No homo” when a paparazzo asked him about bisexual singer and former Breezy rival Frank Ocean. Brown claimed the report wasn’t true, tweeting, "My opinion on the whole Frank Ocean subject is ......... Love who u wanna love. It's ur decision. People stop searching for BS." (Photo: Thomas Janssen, PacificCoastNews.com)

Buju Banton - Before his imprisonment for federal drug charges, Buju Banton was one of GLAAD’s most frequent targets thanks to his classic dancehall hit, “Boom Bye Bye,” which features homophobic lyrics that seem to call for violence against homosexuals. GLAAD and other activists demanded that Buju stop peforming the song, but he refused.  (Photo: PNP / WENN)

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Buju Banton - Before his imprisonment for federal drug charges, Buju Banton was one of GLAAD’s most frequent targets thanks to his classic dancehall hit, “Boom Bye Bye,” which features homophobic lyrics that seem to call for violence against homosexuals. GLAAD and other activists demanded that Buju stop peforming the song, but he refused.  (Photo: PNP / WENN)

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Trick Trick - In 2008, GLAAD posted an article to their webiste criticizing Detroit rapper Trick Trick, who told Allhiphop in an interview, "I'm-a go on the record right now with this. Homosexuals are probably not gonna like this album. I don't want your f--got money any goddamn way. I don't like it [homosexuality]. Carry that s--t somewhere else."  (Photo: Trick Trick/Facebook)

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Trick Trick - In 2008, GLAAD posted an article to their webiste criticizing Detroit rapper Trick Trick, who told Allhiphop in an interview, "I'm-a go on the record right now with this. Homosexuals are probably not gonna like this album. I don't want your f--got money any goddamn way. I don't like it [homosexuality]. Carry that s--t somewhere else."  (Photo: Trick Trick/Facebook)

Katy Perry - In 2009, GLAAD accused Katy Perry of “ridiculing the transgender community” when she posted a nude picture on her Twitter page of what appeared to be a transgender man with the comment “I knew those little white last week of the birth control pills would still have an effect on your body! FU." GLAAD released a statement calling the comment “dehumanizing…Making fun of transgender people's bodies is deeply offensive.” Perry later deleted the tweet.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Katy Perry - In 2009, GLAAD accused Katy Perry of “ridiculing the transgender community” when she posted a nude picture on her Twitter page of what appeared to be a transgender man with the comment “I knew those little white last week of the birth control pills would still have an effect on your body! FU." GLAAD released a statement calling the comment “dehumanizing…Making fun of transgender people's bodies is deeply offensive.” Perry later deleted the tweet.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Hustler of the Year: T.I. - Between releasing his eight studio album, starring in a hit reality TV and remodeling his Hustle Gang Records label, its safe to say it been a great drama-free tear for T.I.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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T.I. - In a 2011 blog post, GLAAD targeted T.I. for attempting to justify controversial anti-jokes made by Tracy Morgan earlier in the year.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

50 Cent - Being shot nine times couldn't slow Curtis down, so we doubt a few zombies would get in his way. Now, if those creatures dressed up like Floyd Mayweather, then they might be able to get under his skin...  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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50 Cent - GLAAD repimanded 50 Cent after he made an anti-gay joke on Twitter, again at Perez Hilton's expense. "Perez Hilton called me douchebag so I had my homie shoot up a gay wedding. Wasnt his but still made me feel better," the star tweeted, adding a photo of two men in suits fleeing from an angry mob. GLAAD called for 50 to apologize, but the rapper instead deleted the tweet.

Lil' B: August 17 - The controversial rapper turns 25. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

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Lil B - GLAAD was skeptical when Lil B named his 2011 album I’m Gay, and called him on it. “As a lyricist, Lil B knows that words matter,” a spokesperson said. “We hope that Lil B’s album title is not just a gimmick and is really a sincere attempt to be an ally. He has the platform and the voice. We hope he uses it in a positive way.” Lil B responded in an MTV interview: “I got major love for the gay and lesbian community and I just want to push less separation and that’s why I’m doing it. I hope GLAAD sees that I’m taking initial steps to break barriers.”   (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

Ja Rule, @Ruleyork - Tweet: "No shade at 50 all love... Beef is 10 years old... #weoffdat lol... @HOT97 @oldmanebro"Rule is "Fresh Out Da Pen" and he wants us to know that he's innocent and not even thinking about 50 Cent. #cleanslate(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Ja Rule - In 2007 GLAAD called out Ja Rule for homophobic statements he made in Complex magazine about what he thinks is really causing the downfall of society: "Let’s talk about all these f--king shows that they have on MTV that is promoting homosexuality, dating shows that's showing two guys or two girls in mid-afternoon. If that's not f--king up America, I don't know what is." GLAAD responded with the following statement: "No fair-minded person can look at Ja Rule's interview with Complex Magazine and believe for one second that his children could be more harmed by what they might see on television than by the vulgarity and prejudice that comes out of their father's mouth. Now that media have seen Ja Rule's intolerance unmasked by his own words, they have a responsibility not to provide in the future a platform for his ugly, vulgar displays of prejudice." Ir...