Verdict: 3 stars Azealia Banks is known for pushing the limit but drew the line at flashing a Union Jack to a Glasgow crowd. The celebrity often makes headlines with her controversial statements and lack of sensitivity, but last night made the rare choice to play it safe. While performing her “Back To The Union Jack” UK tour at the O2 Academy, she swapped her usual British flag backdrop for a Saltire, and left her red white and blue corset in her dressing room.
Azealia showed off a Saltire, compared to other dates on her “Back To The Union Jack” tour which used a British flag. (Image: Sourced) READ MORE: I saw Chappell Roan at O2 Academy in Glasgow - my verdict Instead she wore metallic eyeshadow with blue knee high boots and a baker hat, a stark difference from her London show which saw her appear on stage with a royal cape, crown, and UK flag on her chest. She didn't speak to the audience so it is unclear if she made the changes to avoid offending anyone in the crowd, or if she was just showing her love for Scotland .
The 33-year-old American rapper didn’t come on stage until just after 10, more than an hour late, forcing her to put on a condensed show that lasted around 45 minutes. The crowd had started to get restless with some giving up and leaving before she came out, but for those left it seemed all was forgiven when the lights went down and she kicked the performance off with Luxury. Azealia Banks performing in Glasgow (Image: Sourced) READ MORE: I saw the J.