Azealia Banks is Going to the Met Ball With Alexander Wang; Will Perform Too

Here's a pairing that makes perfect sense: Alexander Wang, the longtime king of cool, will be taking Azealia Banks, fashion's flavor of the month, to the Met Ball. [Ed.note: Though, how cool would it be if Wang brought his other music muses, South African 'rap-rave' group Die Antwoord as his dates, too?] Banks recently tweeted: "I can't wait for the MET ball! I'm going as Alexander Wang's date. He custom made my outfit and shoes ! !!!! It's soooo hot !" But that's not all:
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Here's a pairing that makes perfect sense: Alexander Wang, the longtime king of cool, will be taking Azealia Banks, fashion's flavor of the month, to the Met Ball. [Ed.note: Though, how cool would it be if Wang brought his other music muses, South African 'rap-rave' group Die Antwoord as his dates, too?]

Banks recently tweeted:

"I can't wait for the MET ball! I'm going as Alexander Wang's date. He custom made my outfit and shoes ! !!!! It's soooo hot !"

But that's not all: According to her Twitter, Banks will also be performing at some point during the night:

I've Been invited to Perform for PRADA next week in NYC! Gonna b so lush !! Let's see what new songs I debut there! #metball2012

Just keep on conquering the fashion industry (and tweeting about it), Azealia.

And in case you're keeping track of who is going with whom (as we are), that's: • Azealia Banks with Alexander Wang • Isabel Lucas with the Proenza Schouler boys • Lana del Rey with Joseph Altuzarra

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