Music Stars With Not So Smooth Flights

Azealia Banks wilds out on Delta.

Ice Princess - According to TMZ, Azealia Banks had a rough flight yesterday after she got into an altercation and screaming match with Delta's airline crew and two passengers. The drama apparently unfolded after the Harlem MC didn't want to wait for a couple in front of her to get their luggage. The impatience eventually led to the fracas and, although police were called, no charges were filed.This isn't the first time an artist has had issues while flying, however. Read on for a look at more incidents that made the skies not so friendly. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Cassandra Hannagan/Getty Images)

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Ice Princess - According to TMZ, Azealia Banks had a rough flight yesterday after she got into an altercation and screaming match with Delta's airline crew and two passengers. The drama apparently unfolded after the Harlem MC didn't want to wait for a couple in front of her to get their luggage. The impatience eventually led to the fracas and, although police were called, no charges were filed.This isn't the first time an artist has had issues while flying, however. Read on for a look at more incidents that made the skies not so friendly. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Cassandra Hannagan/Getty Images)

Jason Derulo - No amount of hate will keep Jason Derulo grounded. The "Wiggle" singer was escorted off a flight by cops after getting in an argument with attendants for denying his bodyguard preferred boarding. They took the shouting match in stride, instead hopping on a private jet. "Just had to fire my travel agent," Derulo said in an IG post.(Photo: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images for Vh1 Save The Music)

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Jason Derulo - No amount of hate will keep Jason Derulo grounded. The "Wiggle" singer was escorted off a flight by cops after getting in an argument with attendants for denying his bodyguard preferred boarding. They took the shouting match in stride, instead hopping on a private jet. "Just had to fire my travel agent," Derulo said in an IG post.(Photo: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images for Vh1 Save The Music)

Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne likes to get high, but one pilot wasn't willing to help the Young Money boss reach new plateaus and put a pause on his smoking session.According to TMZ, Wayne chartered a private jet and asked the aviator if he and his crew could puff and pass a few, but were shot down immediately. After take-off, Wayne decided to do as he pleased and fired one up anyway. The pilot responded by turning the plane back around 17 minutes into the flight and sending them on their way.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne likes to get high, but one pilot wasn't willing to help the Young Money boss reach new plateaus and put a pause on his smoking session.According to TMZ, Wayne chartered a private jet and asked the aviator if he and his crew could puff and pass a few, but were shot down immediately. After take-off, Wayne decided to do as he pleased and fired one up anyway. The pilot responded by turning the plane back around 17 minutes into the flight and sending them on their way.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne likes to get high, but one pilot wasn't willing to help the Young Money boss reach new plateaus and put a pause on his smoking session.According to TMZ, Wayne chartered a private jet and asked the aviator if he and his crew could puff and pass a few, but were shot down immediately. After take-off, Wayne decided to do as he pleased and fired one up anyway. The pilot responded by turning the plane back around 17 minutes into the flight and sending them on their way.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lil Wayne - Lil Wayne likes to get high, but one pilot wasn't willing to help the Young Money boss reach new plateaus and put a pause on his smoking session.According to TMZ, Wayne chartered a private jet and asked the aviator if he and his crew could puff and pass a few, but were shot down immediately. After take-off, Wayne decided to do as he pleased and fired one up anyway. The pilot responded by turning the plane back around 17 minutes into the flight and sending them on their way.(Photo: Ethan Miller/BET/Getty Images for BET)

will.i.am - Black Eyed Peas front man and The Voice star will.i.am was removed from the United Airline Global First Lounge after the staff believed his card granting him entrance into the first class waiting area was fake. Ironically, after his dismissal, a United Airline pilot asked to take a picture with the hip hop heavyweight."I get kicked out of the @united lounge because they say I'm not a member ... oh well ... and then the @united pilot asks me to take a selfie," he tweeted.United Airlines has since issued a statement defending their actions, although they didn't mention the BEP member by name. "Since the customer did not meet these criteria he did not have access to the lounge," it said in part. "We are reaching out to the customer and appreciate his business."(Photo: Allison Shelley/Getty Images for DKC)

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will.i.am - Black Eyed Peas front man and The Voice star will.i.am was removed from the United Airline Global First Lounge after the staff believed his card granting him entrance into the first class waiting area was fake. Ironically, after his dismissal, a United Airline pilot asked to take a picture with the hip hop heavyweight."I get kicked out of the @united lounge because they say I'm not a member ... oh well ... and then the @united pilot asks me to take a selfie," he tweeted.United Airlines has since issued a statement defending their actions, although they didn't mention the BEP member by name. "Since the customer did not meet these criteria he did not have access to the lounge," it said in part. "We are reaching out to the customer and appreciate his business."(Photo: Allison Shelley/Getty Images for DKC)

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Wale Folarin, @Wale  - Tweet: "@SirMichaelRocks na u stay in ya lane lil n--ha. Wasnt talkin to u . U came lookin for ya issue.. Its cool. In a minute !"Not sure what round this is for Wale, but he should be getting paid for all the jabs, hooks and uppercuts he throws on Twitter. This time his opponent was one-half of rap duo The Cool Kids, Sir Michael Rocks, after Mike made a slick comment in reference to a question Wale asked his followers about Japanese animation.(Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Wale - Wale may be gifted, but in July 2013, he was kicked off an American Airlines flight for having his phone on. The MMG MC hit up Twitter with the news. "It was off. Honestly," he declared.The DC rapper ended up having a change of plans that night, opting to kick it in Raleigh, N.C. (Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Whitney Houston - In October 2011, Whitney engaged in an argument with flight personnel about buckling her seatbelt. After being threatened with being booted from the plane, the "I'm Every Woman" singer refused to do it herself, but did allow someone else to strap her in, and the flight proceeded without any more incidents. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Whitney Houston - In October 2011, Whitney engaged in an argument with flight personnel about buckling her seatbelt. After being threatened with being booted from the plane, the "I'm Every Woman" singer refused to do it herself, but did allow someone else to strap her in, and the flight proceeded without any more incidents. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Sky Blu of LMFAO - In February 2010, LMFAO rapper Sky Blu got into a light scuffle with former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney because the "Party Rock" performer wouldn't raise his seat up. The rapper claims Mitt put a "Vulcan Grip" on him as the argument escalated. Sky Blu says he pushed Mitt's arm away, and added in a few expletives. Air marshals escorted Sky Blu off the plane, but no charges were filed and he was allowed to connect to another flight. (Photo: Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images)

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Sky Blu of LMFAO - In February 2010, LMFAO rapper Sky Blu got into a light scuffle with former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney because the "Party Rock" performer wouldn't raise his seat up. The rapper claims Mitt put a "Vulcan Grip" on him as the argument escalated. Sky Blu says he pushed Mitt's arm away, and added in a few expletives. Air marshals escorted Sky Blu off the plane, but no charges were filed and he was allowed to connect to another flight. (Photo: Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images)

Soulja Boy, @souljaboy - Tweet: "Drake. Nothing Was The Same. Album of the year"Drizzy Drake’s third LP was one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Well, it dropped, snagged the number one spot and Soulja Boy crowns Nothing Was the Same the biggest album of 2013. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Soulja Boy - In August 2013, Soulja Boy turned up on the American Airlines crew and was forced off the plane. Apparently, Soulja Boy became disrespectful towards several crew members and didn’t want to sit down. Showing his growth, the young MC told TMZ, "It was a bad night and me and the flight staff didn't see eye to eye. In hindsight, I'm extremely sorry for all inconvenience caused to the passengers and employees of the airline."(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Petey Pablo - Petey Pablo learned the hard way that an airport is a little different from a helicopter port when he was arrested, of all days, on September 11, 2010, for trying to carry a stolen 9mm semi-automatic pistol aboard a US Airways flight bound for Los Angeles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.Petey was sentenced to 35 months in prison on September 26, 2011, but came home early this year, on March 13.(Photo: Frederick Brown/Getty Images)

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Petey Pablo - Petey Pablo learned the hard way that an airport is a little different from a helicopter port when he was arrested, of all days, on September 11, 2010, for trying to carry a stolen 9mm semi-automatic pistol aboard a US Airways flight bound for Los Angeles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.Petey was sentenced to 35 months in prison on September 26, 2011, but came home early this year, on March 13.(Photo: Frederick Brown/Getty Images)

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Diana Ross - The supreme diva Diana Ross was detained in September 1999 for several hours after allegedly assaulting a guard at London's Heathrow Airport. The original boss didn’t seem too happy with having to endure a full body search after she set off a metal detector, and allegedly proceeded to frisk the guard back. Ross was cautioned by police and eventually let go. At the time, Diana stated, "I have been through all the airports of the world and have never been subjected to such an intrusive search. I am a huggy person, I don't mind being touched, but not in this way — it was far too personal." (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Diana Ross - The supreme diva Diana Ross was detained in September 1999 for several hours after allegedly assaulting a guard at London's Heathrow Airport. The original boss didn’t seem too happy with having to endure a full body search after she set off a metal detector, and allegedly proceeded to frisk the guard back. Ross was cautioned by police and eventually let go. At the time, Diana stated, "I have been through all the airports of the world and have never been subjected to such an intrusive search. I am a huggy person, I don't mind being touched, but not in this way — it was far too personal." (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas - The Black Eyed Peas' Fergie was banned from boarding a flight from Los Angeles to the U.K. with her group in March 2007 because she was "too drunk to travel."After being told of her forced change of plans, Fergie reportedly became outraged and started ranting. The flight ended up being delayed for an hour so her luggage could be removed. Virgin Atlantic released a statement, reading, "We can confirm a female passenger was denied from boarding as she appeared intoxicated and was therefore unsuitable for travel."(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas - The Black Eyed Peas' Fergie was banned from boarding a flight from Los Angeles to the U.K. with her group in March 2007 because she was "too drunk to travel."After being told of her forced change of plans, Fergie reportedly became outraged and started ranting. The flight ended up being delayed for an hour so her luggage could be removed. Virgin Atlantic released a statement, reading, "We can confirm a female passenger was denied from boarding as she appeared intoxicated and was therefore unsuitable for travel."(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

dead prez's DJ Mike Flo - dead prez's DJ, Mike Flo, was reportedly kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight en route from Seattle to Portland in December 2013 because of racial profiling. A flight attendant allegedly became suspicious because of Mike's facial tattoos and delayed the flight to remove him.In an interview with Hard Knock Radio, Mike revealed that his tattoos were African symbols and part of his religion, which are protected by law. The conscious rhyme spitter/DJ also revealed that he was a platinum member of Delta Airlines, which is a partner to Alaska, and questioned why he was allowed to board another flight a few hours later if his tattoos were so threatening. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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dead prez's DJ Mike Flo - dead prez's DJ, Mike Flo, was reportedly kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight en route from Seattle to Portland in December 2013 because of racial profiling. A flight attendant allegedly became suspicious because of Mike's facial tattoos and delayed the flight to remove him.In an interview with Hard Knock Radio, Mike revealed that his tattoos were African symbols and part of his religion, which are protected by law. The conscious rhyme spitter/DJ also revealed that he was a platinum member of Delta Airlines, which is a partner to Alaska, and questioned why he was allowed to board another flight a few hours later if his tattoos were so threatening. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Amy Winehouse - Late soul singer Amy Winehouse apparently didn’t read the “no smoking” signs when she boarded a half-hour flight from London to Glasgow in 2007. Winehouse reportedly took several smoke breaks on the flight. Although no charges were filed, her fellow passengers did voice their opinions that if it were them, they would have been arrested. The flight crew even had fun with the "Rehab" singer. One flight attendant spoke over the loud speaker, "Our famous little friend is smoking in the toilet. It's just that the smoke alarm hasn't gone off yet."(Photo:  Dave Hogan/Getty Images) 

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Amy Winehouse - Late soul singer Amy Winehouse apparently didn’t read the “no smoking” signs when she boarded a half-hour flight from London to Glasgow in 2007. Winehouse reportedly took several smoke breaks on the flight. Although no charges were filed, her fellow passengers did voice their opinions that if it were them, they would have been arrested. The flight crew even had fun with the "Rehab" singer. One flight attendant spoke over the loud speaker, "Our famous little friend is smoking in the toilet. It's just that the smoke alarm hasn't gone off yet."(Photo:  Dave Hogan/Getty Images) 

Snoop Dogg - Snoop and British Airways didn't see eye-to-eye in April 2006. A mini brawl ensued when airline officials kicked him and his entourage out of a business class lounge. Apparently, some members of Snoop's crew only had coach tickets and weren't allowed in the waiting area. After leaving peacefully, although escorted out by officers with a few choice words from The Dogg, the brawl erupted near the duty-free shops.No charges were filed after their initial detainment. However, Snoop and his squad were banned temporarily from the airline.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Snoop Dogg - Snoop and British Airways didn't see eye-to-eye in April 2006. A mini brawl ensued when airline officials kicked him and his entourage out of a business class lounge. Apparently, some members of Snoop's crew only had coach tickets and weren't allowed in the waiting area. After leaving peacefully, although escorted out by officers with a few choice words from The Dogg, the brawl erupted near the duty-free shops.No charges were filed after their initial detainment. However, Snoop and his squad were banned temporarily from the airline.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)