Azealia Banks Launches GoFundMe in Fight Against Russell Crowe The rapper is seeking to raise $100,000 in her effort to sue the actor. Banks claims he bear-hugged her, spit at her and used a racist slur after a dinner party turned ugly in 2016. Banks allegedly threatened to attack dinner party guests with a glass. So far, she has raised more than $2,000. Azealia Banks, via GoFundMe She wrote that any money she receives from the lawsuit will go to charities that clean up the ocean. Banks also wrote that she may pass on suing Russell Crowe and instead use the donations for foster children in New York City. Azealia Banks, via Instagram