BLACKPINK’s Lisa has found herself at the center of a social media firestorm after American rapper Azealia Banks aimed transphobic slurs at the K-pop star, prompting an outpouring of support from Thai fans, but also a wave of problematic responses.
The controversy erupted shortly after Lisa’s high-profile appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, where she walked the carpet in a Louis Vuitton lingerie-inspired bodysuit. Banks took to X (formerly Twitter) to make a string of offensive posts, referring to the Thai-born star as a “ladyboy” and asserting, “Lisa is a man. I’m not walking that comment back.”
Fans quickly mobilized in defense of the BLACKPINK singer, with hashtags criticizing Banks trending across Thai social media. Posts highlighted the rapper’s history of controversial comments, particularly toward the LGBTQ community.
But as the backlash grew, some responses from Lisa’s defenders drew criticism of their own, featuring racist memes and language aimed at Banks. The situation sparked wider discussion online about the dangers of responding to bigotry with more bigotry.
Banks, in turn, escalated the feud by mocking Thai culture and accusing the K-pop industry of “appropriating” Black culture. In a later post, she referred to Thais as “third world and annoying,” a statement condemned as blatantly racist.
Lisa, born in rural Thailand and now a global icon through BLACKPINK and her solo ventures, has not commented publicly on the incident. However, fans flooded Banks’ social media with supportive messages for Lisa, calling the rapper “insecure” and “jealous.”
As the conversation continues, many netizens are calling for accountability—not just from Banks, but from all sides—to ensure online advocacy doesn’t cross the line into hate.
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