Azealia Banks views twitter as free therapy.

The outspoken rapper - who has clashed with a number of stars on the social networking site - admits she is more daring about what she says when microblogging than she would be face-to-face.

She said: ''Twitter is free therapy. People have said I'm a bigot because I've had a few battles on social media but really I'm not.

''It's just that places like Twitter are like a walk-in therapy suite. You forget yourself.

''I've said things which in real life might have earned me a slap in the face. But actually I am thoughtful and considerate. So, don't let social media turn you into a monster.''

Azealia also admitted she always carries ''emergency exit money'' with her because she never wants to have to rely on a guy for help.

She said: ''A woman should always carry at least $75 on her. I've been on so many dates where you think, 'I wish I wasn't a broke b***h putting up with bulls**t from this guy'. All because I didn't have the cab fare home. You need emergency exit money.

''I've had plenty of lean times where I had barely 10 cents to rub together. It's not a nice feeling.''