Lagos, Nigeria – In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves across social media and entertainment circles, American rapper and singer-songwriter Azealia Banks has publicly accused Irish professional fighter Conor McGregor of sending her unsolicited nude images and subsequently threatening her online. The allegations, made via screenshots and posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, July 14, 2025, have reignited discussions about online conduct, consent, and the behavior of public figures.
Banks, known for her outspoken nature, shared what she claimed were direct messages from the former UFC champion's Instagram account. These screenshots allegedly depicted explicit, fully nude mirror selfies of McGregor. Alongside these images, Banks claimed that McGregor attempted to intimidate her into silence. "How you gonna send a b**** some crooked d*** pics then threaten her not to tell," Banks posted, tagging McGregor's official account. "N**** do you know who the f*** I am? This is HARAM."
The rapper's posts included further scathing criticism of McGregor's appearance and even referenced his alleged political aspirations. "Like how are you really going to sexually harass me with the potato farmer d*** then threaten me not to tell???? Honey ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland? (sic)" she wrote, also advising him to "Use some f*****g sunscreen damn (sic)." One of the alleged messages from McGregor reportedly read: "Don't be a rat, because all rats end up caught."
This latest controversy comes at a time when Conor McGregor is already facing scrutiny. Just days prior to Banks' allegations, photos of the fighter kissing a "mystery woman" on a Florida beach went viral, sparking widespread speculation and fueling rumors about his relationship with fiancée Dee Devlin, with whom he shares four children.
McGregor, who has been largely out of the UFC spotlight for over four years, has a well-documented history of legal and personal controversies. His past includes arrests for throwing a dolly at a UFC bus, charges for punching a man in a Dublin pub, and a civil jury finding him liable for a 2018 sexual assault in a Dublin hotel. A woman also accused him of sexual assault at the 2023 NBA Finals, a case which proceeded to civil court despite criminal charges not being filed.
As of the time of this report, Conor McGregor has not issued a public statement or response to Azealia Banks' specific allegations. Reports indicate that the alleged explicit images and some of the direct messages were swiftly deleted from his account, and he reportedly unfollowed Banks on social media after her posts went viral.
Banks' accusations have garnered significant attention online, with her X posts generating millions of views and thousands of interactions. The incident has prompted widespread discussion about digital consent, the potential for online harassment by high-profile individuals, and the broader implications for celebrities' personal conduct.
While the veracity of the screenshots and the details of the alleged exchange remain unconfirmed by McGregor's camp, the public nature of Banks' claims ensures that this trending topic will continue to dominate headlines, adding another layer to the already controversial public image of the former UFC superstar. It remains to be seen whether Banks will pursue any legal action or if McGregor will break his silence on these serious allegations.