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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Azealia Banks? Viral rapper making headlines with Conor McGregor in 2025
Azealia Banks is once again trending online, and it's not just because of her music. Renowned for her controversial opinions and sudden scandals, the American rapper is under investigation following a serious charge against a former UFC champion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though many know her name, not many are totally familiar with her life narrative, career path, and the causes she often finds herself at the heart of social media storms. Azealia Banks began her music journey after growing up in Harlem Born on May 31, 1991, in Harlem, New York City, Azealia Banks was reared with two sisters. Her mother reared her following her father's death from cancer when she was still rather young. Her early years were tough; she left home at just fourteen to live with her sister. Initially considering herself as an actress, she took part in theater performances. But her love of music ultimately prevailed. Under the name Miss Banks, Azealia Banks released her first song , "Gimme a Chance," on Myspace in 2008. XL Recordings signed with her that year. Her breakthrough came in 2011 when her song "212" went viral all around. Also Read: Her mixtapes showcasing her unique combination of rap, house, and electronic music came after her debut album, Broke with Expensive Taste. A major player in the music business, Azealia Amanda Banks has repeatedly garnered praise throughout the years for her unique voice and strong words. Azealia Banks accuses Conor McGregor of sending explicit images Azealia Amanda Banks caused controversy on July 14, 2025 by leveling harsh allegations against Conor McGregor, a retired Irish MMA warrior. She reported that Conor McGregor threatened her later on social media and sent her unasked nude images. Both supporters and opponents of Azealia Banks's openly shared pictures reacted differently. Her most recent argument has put her at the front and centre once more and sparked discussions on cyber safety, celebrity behaviour, and bullying. Azealia Banks has never shied to express her opinions and has always been open about her issues even when she was well-known. In both music and social media, she remains a forceful, unashamed figure in the entertainment business.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Azealia Banks? Rapper accuses Conor McGregor of ‘sexually harassing' her by sending ‘unsolicited' nudes
Azealia Banks has accused former UFC champion Conor McGregor of sending explicit photographs in her private DMs. The rapper also claimed that he threatened her not to tell anyone. Rapper Azealia Banks called out Conor McGregor for his alleged gross behavior on X.(Instagram/azealiabanksforever) Sharing the images on X, the 212 hitmaker called out the MMA fighter for sending 'unsolicited nudes.' The two screenshots she attached allegedly showed the direct messages shared by McGregor on Instagram, Toronto Sun reported. 'How you gonna send a b***h a some crooked d**k pics then threaten her not to tell. @TheNotoriousMMA n***a do you know who the f**k I am? This is HARAM,' Banks wrote. In the images, McGregor is seen fully naked in what looks like a closet. This comes after he recently hinted at his possible run for president in Ireland. She added, 'Like how are you really going to sexually harass me with the potato farmer d**k 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*****g sunscreen damn.' Also Read: Azealia Banks leaks Conor McGregor's nudes he allegedly sent her in DMs: 'This is haram' Who is Azealia Banks? Born on May 31, 1991, in Harlem, New York City, Banks is the youngest of three sisters. Her father died due to pancreatic cancer when she was just two years old. Her mother was working at a retail store on 57th Street. In a March 2023 interview with Dazed magazine, Banks shared that she would rather be more like a Dominican because she was raised by Dominican caretakers, since her mother paid them 'couple thousand dollars and just disappear for five weeks.' Although she did grow up with dreams of being famous, Banks was initially interested in becoming an actor and not a rapper. She even started studying acting at LaGuardia when she was 14. She felt disappointed when she was not able to land a show on Nickelodeon. Interestingly, Banks started rapping just because she 'had some boyfriend who rapped, and all his friends rapped, too,' she told Dazed. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Azealia Banks has total earnings of $3 million. Some of her popular singles include 212, Liquorice, and Yung Rapunxel. In 2014, she released her much-awaited debut album, Broke with Expensive Taste. During her career in the music industry, she has received several awards, including the New Style Icon at the Billboard Awards in 2011 and the Best Single at the 2012 Urban Music Awards. Also Read: Conor McGregor reacts amid backlash over 'kissing mystery woman' as fiancé Dee Devlin breaks silence Apart from her music career, Banks is famous for her public spats with celebrities like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Erykah Badu, and Elon Musk. In February 2021, she said that she was engaged to Ryder Ripps but confirmed the following month that they had parted ways. FAQs: 1. Has Conor McGregor replied to Azealia Banks' claims? As of now, he has not shared any statement regarding the matter. 2. What did Azealia Banks say about Conor McGregor? She claimed on X that he sent a few explicit photographs to her and even threatened her not to tell anyone. 3. How many children does Conor McGregor have? He and Dee Devlin have four children.
