Azealia Banks Pulls Single "Esta Noche" After Producer Munchi Denies Permission

Cover art via Azealia Banks' Instagram

Yesterday, Azealia Banks was set to officially release herFantasea track "Esta Noche" as a single. However, as Complex reports, the track was pulled after Banks failed to secure permission from producer Munchi, who claims his track was stolen by Banks for the mixtape. Naturally, the two artists proceeded to air their beef on Twitter.

Munchi attacked Banks, writing, "noreleasing my track, being a spoiled brat, releasing coverwork, release dates before even reaching out is a good look right?" He then said "the deal is off," claiming that he'd been offered $25,000 by Banks' camp for his consent. (That number was later seemingly confirmed by one ofBanks' tweets.) Munchi then wrote that they doubled the number to $50,000. Herefusedthe moneyand lashed out at Banks:

Everyone who wanna download the track - it is already out. She stole my track on her mixtape Fantasea without permission.

Bitch trying to buy me off after trying to blame me on this shit, fuck outta here. "25.000 and a public apology" GTFO with this bitchshit.

Industry thinks its alright to be like this and fuck people over. Everyone takes it in the ass and take their apology money. Fuck off.

I don't give a fuck who you are - if bitch is your nature I do not fuck with you. I DO NOT WANT YOUR MONEY MY NIGGA. Respect is not bought.

@azealiabanksgood luck being a dickriding, trackstealing, sorry excuse for a artist. Have fun with the fame - it'll get back at ya.

Banks tweeted that the single wouldn't be released, but that she would shoot a video for "Esta Noche" anyway. She also added that "@originalmunchithinks I'm in the illuminati." A more recent tweet: "@originalmunchiI suggest you shut the fuck up... Seriously."

Complex has a lengthy statement from Munchi, where he lays out his side of the story. He details the origin of the track, talks about how it was used in Fantaseawithout permission, and discusses the state of the music industry.Read the full statementhere.

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Azealia Banks Pulls Single "Esta Noche" After Producer Munchi Denies Permission