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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Conor McGregor claims Azelia Banks 'nudes' allegations are smokescreen for bigger issue, as UFC star hits back amid Dee Devlin cheating scandal
Conor McGregor has publicly addressed the controversy over the alleged nude images of himself posted online, calling the scandal a smokescreen designed to derail his fledgling political career. The former UFC champion has been at the centre of a public storm following the release of alleged nude photos of himself by rapper Azealia Banks, which she claimed the 37-year-old sent to her unprompted. Banks, who is known for getting into high-profile feuds on social media, posted two shocking photos seemingly of McGregor posing in the mirror while completely naked, which she alleges he sent to her via direct message on X despite not following him. As well as the alleged nude selfies, the screenshots also show a message from what appears to be McGregor's account reading: 'Don't be a rat cos all rats get caught'. Alongside one image which seemingly shows his manhood strapped to a dumbbell, the Irish fighter apparently wrote: 'Lifting weights'. Banks' accusations came after McGregor was caught packing on the PDA with a mystery bikini-clad woman on a Florida beach over the weekend. But according to McGregor, who directly addressed the images on Wednesday, the frenzied social media reaction to his genitalia and broader discussions over his conduct aimed to distract from the issues affecting his native Ireland. 'Don't let them distract you with my G C while they rob our country blind,' McGregor wrote in X, replying to a post that called out the media for focusing on the former fighter's 'sizeable package' rather than 'the facts he is spraying'. Earlier on Monday, Banks accompanied the photos she posted with the message: 'How you gonna send a b**** a some crooked d*** pics then threaten her not to tell,' she wrote alongside the screenshots. '@TheNotoriousMMA n**** do you know who the f*** I am? This is HARAM'. Banks then continued: 'Like how are you really going to sexually harrass me with the potato farmer d*** then threaten me not to tell???? Honey…… ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland what is it giving fam? Use some f***ing sunscreen damn'. McGregor's response comes amid his unlikely bid to become the next president of Ireland. The former fighter announced his intentions in March but later admitted in an interview with conservative American commentator Tucker Carlson that his plan to run for office is unlikely to get off the ground. During the sit-down, McGregor said there are 'stipulations' for running for presidential office, such as needing to be backed by four county councils or receiving 20 nominations from members of the Oireachtas, Ireland's parliament. And he warned that that Irish politicians will 'tarnish' his bid. McGregor has received endorsements from misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and tech billionaire Elon Musk, and his anti-immigration stance has seen him welcomed with open arms by the US MAGA movement. The 37-year-old is currently appealing the result of a civil case after a jury in Dublin found he had raped a woman, Nikita Hand, in 2018 and ordered him to pay damages. In the midst of this legal controversy, he was invited to the White House by Trump for St Patrick's Day - a move that was met with condemnation from Irish politicians and many members of the public. Just days later, he announced his wish to be president. This week, McGregor was captured smooching a mystery brunette in full view of fellow beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend. McGregor was spotted enjoying a cold beverage while the woman, who was dressed in a racy leopard print bikini, shared his sun lounger. The pair chatted away in the shade as the sportsman cozied up to her by wrapping his arm around her back. McGregor has been engaged to long-time partner Dee Devlin since August 2020, with the MMA star proposing while he celebrated his 32nd birthday in the south of France. They have been together since 2008 and have four children in Conor Jr, 8, Croia Mairead, 6, Rian, 4, and Mack, 1. Speaking to MMA Fighting in 2015, he said: 'I love to spoil her [Devlin]. She does not work anymore. I hired her for the business. She works for me now and collects the cheques. 'Dee worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing. I only had a dream that I was telling her. 'For me to be able to take her out of work, give her everything she's ever wanted and to travel the world with her fills me with pride. It keeps me going. We've been together a long time. She's been through it all with me.' In addition to appealing the verdict of the civil case which concluded he had raped a woman, McGregor is also facing a civil lawsuit for sexual battery in Florida following an alleged incident at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami, with a 49-year-old Miami-Dade County resident accusing him of sexually assaulting her in a bathroom. He denied the allegations back in 2023, with his attorney Barbara Llanes insisting her client would 'not be intimidated', and he has faced no criminal charges for that either.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Conor McGregor brazenly shares snaps from 'jocks' holiday' where he was spotted kissing a mystery woman - as Azealia Banks doubles down on claims he sent her 'nudes'
Conor McGregor has brazenly ignored the cheating scandal he has been embroiled in as he posted photographs of himself partying on a 'jocks' holiday. The MMA fighter, 37, was photographed kissing a mystery brunette woman on the beach during his sun-soaked holiday over the weekend. However, his fiancée Dee Devlin, who has been engaged to him since 2020, brushed off the scandal as she posted a birthday tribute to her partner on Monday despite the pictures. And, Conor also batted away the drama as he re-shared messages from his friends on his 37th birthday, posted a photograph of himself from the day of the PDA drama and made a telling comment about 'loyalty' - brazenly ignoring the scandal. His string of posts came hours before rapper Azealia Banks then took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to double down after accusing Conor of sexual harassment. On Monday, Azealia, 34, shared alleged nude photos of Conor, which she claimed he sent to her unprompted, as the disgraced fighter was already caught up in a cheating scandal. Amid the cheating scandal, Conor took to his Instagram Stories to document his 37th birthday, remaining silent on the pictures of him kissing a woman in Florida. In one photograph, seemingly taken during a recent trip to Ibiza, Conor beamed from ear-to-ear and fist-pumped the air as he threw his arm around his friend's shoulders. Re-sharing the birthday tribute, the Irish star added his own caption, simply writing: 'Jocks,' not referencing the allegations he punched a man in a nightclub during that trip - before his most recent scandal. Conor also made a telling comment about there being 'no one more loyal' as one of his female friends shared a snap of them together to mark his birthday. 'No cooler than us! No more loyal than us. Family,' Conor added alongside the picture. Conor also posted a photograph taken of him at the beach in Florida, going shirtless in green board shorts, which was taken on the same day as the shock PDA pictures, but failed to mention the scandal. Amongst the string of posts, he also shared a picture with heavyweight boxer Tommy Welch as they posed from inside a very lavish private jet. The Irish star made no reference to the fresh scandal after he was caught sharing a kiss and a cuddle with a bikini-clad mystery woman over the weekend. The Irish star made no reference to the fresh scandal after he was caught sharing a kiss and a cuddle with a bikini-clad mystery woman over the weekend After accusing him of sending her unsolicited nude photographs, Azealia doubled down as she responded to backlash following her claims They were spotted smooching in full view of other beachgoers during his Fort Lauderdale holiday, before he was seen Facetiming his sons. His partner Dee - who he shares children, daughter Croia, five, and sons Conor Jr, eight, Rian, three and Mack, 19 months, with - was nowhere in sight. However, his partner Dee brushed off the scandal as she simply posted a loving tribute to Conor to her Instagram page on Monday. Dee shared a post from a fan account on her Instagram story which read: 'Happy Birthday to the person who always keeps Dee entertained and makes her smile.' Just hours later, Azealia also set the internet ablaze after sharing alleged nude photos of Conor that she claims the disgraced UFC legend sent unprompted. She then doubled down on her claims with further wild posts as she questioned 'where' Conor was amid the scandal and responded to mocking videos. In one post, shared to X, Azealia questioned: 'Where's Conor a' (sic) before she posted a series of tongue-in-cheek posts about her original allegations. She responded to one person who accused her of 'committing revenge pornography', writing: 'White ppl r so dry.' (sic) Azealia also quipped: 'No me and Conor McGregor have been sending each other unsolicited nudes since 2016. LOL,' in response to backlash from users. Posting on Conor's birthday, she went on: 'I have never met the leprechaun but today is his birthday and he wants everyone to make a wish and blow out the candle …. 'Funny how big of closet maga bait that was… Men are so h*** and obsessed with d*** it's not even funny.' Re-sharing another video mocking her allegations, she added: 'They loved it.' Her string of posts came after Azealia accused Conor of sexual harassment when she shared nude photographs purporting to show the MMA star. 'How you gonna send a b**** a some crooked d*** pics then threaten her not to tell,' she wrote alongside the screenshots. '@TheNotoriousMMA n**** do you know who the f*** I am? This is HARAM.' Azealia continued: 'Like how are you really going to sexually harrass me with the potato farmer d*** then threaten me not to tell???? Honey…… ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland what is it giving fam? Use some f***ing sunscreen damn.' As well as the alleged nude selfies, the screenshots also showed a message from what purported to be Conor's account reading: 'Don't be a rat cos all rats get caught.' Alongside one image which seemingly shows his manhood strapped to a dumbbell, the Irish fighter apparently wrote: 'Lifting weights.' Azealia then shared another screenshot of the alleged pictures suddenly being 'hidden' on X because she does not follow Conor's account. Although it is unclear if he had anything to do with that alleged change, she commented: 'The motherf***er woke up early LOL.' has reached out to the last-known attorneys on record for Conor, his agent and Azealia's agent for comment. It is the latest embarrassment to hit the sportsman's relationship with his partner Dee, who was ever-present by his side throughout his sexual assault court case last year. The pair have been together for 15 years and got engaged in August 2020 after Conor proposed while they were celebrating his birthday. The couple met as teenagers at a nightclub in 2008 and Dee has been a key player in the MMA star's story, supporting him when he was jobless and focused on making it as a professional fighter. Conor previously told VIP magazine: 'I asked her to come over and we just started chatting. She seemed like a nice girl, and I like good girls.' While Dee added: 'He was already training when I met him, so I really admired his dedication to that.' Speaking to MMA Fighting, Conor gushed: 'I love to spoil her. She does not work anymore, I hired her to the business. She works for me now and collects the cheques. 'Dee worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing. I only had a dream that I was telling her. 'For me to be able to take her out of work, give her everything she's ever wanted and to travel the world with her fills me with pride. 'It keeps me going. We've been together a long time. She's been through it all with me.' The couple live in a £2.5million home in Kildare, a 40-minute drive from Dublin with their four children. In 2024, Conor lost a civil case as jurors at the High Court in Dublin found him liable of raping Nikita Hand, 35, in a Dublin hotel on December 9, 2018, with the judge awarding Hand €250,000 in damages. But despite the verdict, Dee has emphatically made clear that she intends to back Conor - attacking Nikita in a series of posts on Instagram at the time. In the posts, she wrote: 'Conor and I dealt with these issues privately many years ago, as should be done in a relationship and we have come out stronger than ever. 'We have four beautiful children now whose smiling faces and happy hearts are a testament to who he is and who we are!' In recent weeks, Conor has claimed that he will make his long-awaited return to the UFC at their White House event next year. He said: 'It's looking like I'm headed to the Oval Office again. That's where I'm headed next,' and his statement was met by a round of applause from fans in attendance. He has not stepped foot inside the octagon since July 2021, where he suffered a horror leg break against American fighter Dustin Poirier. He was set to face rival Michael Chandler last summer but, after months of fight build-up, was forced to pull out bout due to a toe injury.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Conor McGregor puts on touchy display with fiancee Dee Devlin after cosying up to ANOTHER mystery woman & beach snog
CONOR McGregor has put on a touchy display with his fiancee - after cosying up to a mystery woman and kissing another on a beach. The UFC star, who turned 37 on Monday, posted a slew of beaming snaps on Instagram after celebrating his birthday. 5 5 Dressed in pink, he posed in shades and posted pics of his kids and of Dee Devlin's hands resting on his chest. It comes after he was seen smiling and snapping pics with Dee aboard the luxury yacht off the coast of Italy. Pictures from his luxury yacht trip in Italy show the MMA fighter sparring and soaking in the sun alongside Dee. In moments, Conor could also be seen gently patting his partner on the bum on the expensive boat, which was adorned with balloons in the colours of the Irish flag. Dee had shared a birthday tribute to Conor earlier this week, amidst the explosive allegations about the fighter's behaviour. Not only has the fighter come under fire for snogging a mystery brunette on a Florida beach but US rapper Azealia Banks has accused him of sending her unsolicited "d*** pics". The 212 hitmaker shared the explicit photos that allegedly show the UFC brawler on X, alongside his threat 'don't be a rat cos (sic) all rats get caught'. While Dee - who's dated Conor for 17 years - hasn't commented on Azealia's claim or the fighter's holiday snaps, she's weathered even more sensational accusations levied against him in the past. There have been alleged affairs, punch-ups outside the ring and Conor being forced to pay £206,000 in damages to a woman who accused him of 'brutally raping and battering' her. Mum-of-four Dee, 37, has stood by Conor throughout. This comes as Conor was seen at a birthday dinner with the same mystery woman he was snogging on a beach last week. The same day as the dinner, Dee Devlin - McGregor's fiancee - wished her partner a happy birthday. They have been engaged since 2020, and they share four children together. She shared a post from a fan account which read: "Happy Birthday to the person who always keeps Dee entertained and makes her smile." Prior to his beach encounter, the fighter was spotted cosying up to a mystery blonde in a nightclub birthday bash. The star was seen in a Dublin nightclub getting close to a fellow reveller. Last year, the MMA star was found liable in a civil case that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in December 2018. It was alleged that he had choked the claimant, leading to her fearing for her life. He disputes the charges, arguing that they had consensual sex. A second woman accused him of sexual assault following a June 2023 incident at an NBA Finals game in Miami. The 49-year-old victim accused an "intoxicated" of slamming her face against a bathroom stall and placing her in an armlock before raping her. The woman alleged that McGregor engaged "in unlawful sexual contact" to fulfil his "own sexual gratification" and to "degrade" her. Florida prosecutors, however, declined to pursue criminal charges for the alleged assault with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, citing insufficient evidence in the case back in October 2023. McGregor denies any accusations of wrongdoing. 5 5
Toronto Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Nude photo leak meant to be ‘distraction' from political goals, McGregor says
Rapper Azealia Banks posted X-rated photos sent to her by Irish UFC star via DMs Conor McGregor appeared to send inappropriate pictures to Azealia Banks. Azealia Banks/Twitter Not much has phased Conor McGregor in the Octagon and he's not letting another online controversy get to him, either. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The former UFC champion broke his silence after allegedly sending unsolicited nude photos of himself to rap star Azealia Banks, who posted about it online Monday. McGregor directly addressed the X-rated snapshots on his X account on Tuesday evening. After reposting several complimentary comments about his manhood, McGregor replied to another post calling out one of his Irish political rivals. WARNING: Offensive language 'Don't let them distract you with my G C while they rob our country blind!' McGregor posted in response to a supporter who shared a story about a presidential candidate's alleged fraud. Earlier this year, McGregor announced his intention to run in his home country's presidential elections. His platform has been heavily focused on anti-immigration. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The post followed the former UFC champion allegedly sending some X-rated pictures of himself, unprompted, to Banks earlier this week. The 212 hitmaker shared the content on X, calling out McGregor for his behaviour as well as his threats for her to not tell anyone about it. 'How you gonna send a b—- some crooked d— pics then threaten her not to tell,' the rapper posted on X, tagging McGregor. 'N—- do you know who the f— I am? 'This is HARAM.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Banks attached two screenshots — which have since been deleted due to X's content policy — allegedly sent by the MMA superstar via direct messages on Instagram. In the X-rated snaps, McGregor is fully naked in what appears to be a closet while taking pictures in a mirror. In one, he appears to be wearing a weighted band around his penis. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A photo of Conor McGregor sent to Azealia Banks. Azealia Banks/Twitter 'Don't be a rat cos (sic) all rats get caught,' a message in the screenshots says. 'Like how are you really going to sexually harass me with the potato farmer d— then threaten me not to tell??' she wrote in a follow-up post, also calling out McGregor's political aspirations in his home country. 'Honey … ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland what is it giving fam?' She also joked about the MMA star's apparent sunburnt appearance, saying that he should 'use some f—ing sunscreen.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. McGregor appears to have felt the heat as Banks' post began to go viral online. The rapper posted a screenshot of the messages having been deleted early Monday morning, along with the caption 'The motherf—er woke up early LOL.' McGregor hasn't competed in the UFC since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg during a match against Dustin Poirier. The controversial Irish star had been slated to make his long-awaited return last summer, but his bout with Michael Chandler was shelved after McGregor suffered a toe injury during training. Last month, McGregor appeared to be caught on video brutally flooring a man with two punches during a wild scene at the Pacha nightclub in Ibiza, Spain, where he has spent much time training in hopes for an eventual return to combat. Read More Celebrity Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Canada Editorial Cartoons
National Post
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Nude photo leak meant to be ‘distraction' from political goals, McGregor says
Not much has phased Conor McGregor in the Octagon and he's not letting another online controversy get to him, either. Article content The former UFC champion broke his silence after allegedly sending unsolicited nude photos of himself to rap star Azealia Banks, who posted about it online Monday. Article content Article content McGregor directly addressed the X-rated snapshots on his X account on Tuesday evening. Article content After reposting several complimentary comments about his manhood, McGregor replied to another post calling out one of his Irish political rivals. Article content 'Don't let them distract you with my G C while they rob our country blind!' McGregor posted in response to a supporter who shared a story about a presidential candidate's alleged fraud. Article content Earlier this year, McGregor announced his intention to run in his home country's presidential elections. His platform has been heavily focused on anti-immigration. Article content Don't let them distract you with my G C while they rob our country blind! — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 15, 2025 Article content Article content The post followed the former UFC champion allegedly sending some X-rated pictures of himself, unprompted, to Banks earlier this week. Article content The 212 hitmaker shared the content on X, calling out McGregor for his behaviour as well as his threats for her to not tell anyone about it. Article content 'How you gonna send a b—- some crooked d— pics then threaten her not to tell,' the rapper posted on X, tagging McGregor. 'N—- do you know who the f— I am? Article content 'This is HARAM.' Article content Banks attached two screenshots — which have since been deleted due to X's content policy — allegedly sent by the MMA superstar via direct messages on Instagram. Article content In the X-rated snaps, McGregor is fully naked in what appears to be a closet while taking pictures in a mirror. In one, he appears to be wearing a weighted band around his penis. Article content Article content 'Don't be a rat cos (sic) all rats get caught,' a message in the screenshots says. Article content 'Like how are you really going to sexually harass me with the potato farmer d— then threaten me not to tell??' she wrote in a follow-up post, also calling out McGregor's political aspirations in his home country.
