On July 14, 2025, American rapper Azealia Banks publicly accused former UFC champion Conor McGregor of sending her unsolicited explicit images and threatening messages. Banks shared screenshots on X (formerly Twitter) that allegedly depict McGregor's direct messages, including nude photos and a warning stating, "Don't be a rat cos all rats get caught." (tribune.com.pk)
In her posts, Banks expressed outrage over the messages, referring to them as "crooked dick pics" and labeling the incident as "HARAM," an Arabic term for something forbidden. She also criticized McGregor's political aspirations, mocking his recent statements about potentially running for president of Ireland. (ibtimes.co.uk)
McGregor, who turned 36 on the same day the allegations surfaced, has not publicly responded to Banks' claims. His fiancée, Dee Devlin, shared photos of the couple on social media to celebrate his birthday, making no reference to the controversy. (ibtimes.co.uk)
This incident adds to McGregor's history of legal and behavioral controversies. Earlier this year, he was ordered to pay €200,000 in damages to a woman in Ireland who accused him of rape. He is also facing a separate sexual assault lawsuit in the United States stemming from an alleged incident in a Miami arena restroom. (tribune.com.pk)
As the posts continue to circulate online, legal experts and advocacy groups have raised concerns about potential violations of privacy and online safety laws. Both parties have a history of public feuds, but the latest episode has reignited conversations around consent, power dynamics, and the consequences of celebrity misconduct in digital spaces.