A music artist has accused mixed martial arts competitor Conor McGregor of transmitting explicit photographs to her through digital communication, according to Yahoo News. The 34-year-old performer Azealia Banks disclosed these claims on X, accompanied by purported evidence of their online interaction.
The mixed martial artist and professional boxer has recently spoken out against pro-Palestinian demonstrators in his home country of Ireland, who waved flags of the terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah in the streets of Dublin. Some have speculated this has ended his chances of becoming president of his native country when it holds elections in November.
Banks, recognized for her provocative social media presence, published statements on the platform previously called Twitter regarding the alleged incident. The musician wrote extensive commentary about the situation, questioning McGregor's conduct while referencing his potential political interests in Ireland.
The allegations surfaced through multiple posts where Banks displayed screenshots she claimed originated from McGregor's account, according to Yahoo News. She indicated that the UFC fighter had attempted to remove evidence of their conversation after initially sending the materials.
"How you gonna send a b**** a some crooked pics then threaten her not to tell," Banks wrote in her social media statement, according to the outlet. She directly addressed McGregor's official account, asking "@TheNotoriousMMA do you know who I am?"
The performer expanded her commentary by referencing McGregor's rumored political aspirations, according to Yahoo News. "Honey...... ain't u trying to be the president of Ireland what is it giving fam?" she posted on the platform.
Banks shared additional screenshots where she claimed McGregor had awakened early to delete photographs from their conversation thread. She alleged that McGregor had stated "Don't be a rat cos all rats get caught" in their exchange.
The musician concluded one segment of her posts with "Conor McGregor 4 President," according to Yahoo News. Representatives for McGregor have been contacted through DublinLive for official comment regarding these allegations.
These accusations coincided with McGregor's 37th birthday celebration, which featured public tributes from his longtime partner Dee Devlin, according to Yahoo said. The timing of Banks' statements aligned with what should have been a celebratory occasion for the UFC lightweight champion.
The controversy follows previous incidents involving McGregor and allegations of inappropriate behavior with individuals other than his fiancée, according to Yahoo. Recent photographs allegedly showed the fighter engaging in intimate contact with an unidentified woman during a Florida beach visit.
Those earlier images reportedly depicted McGregor placing his hand on the woman's thigh, positioning his arm around her shoulder, and appearing to kiss her lips. Devlin has not publicly addressed these photographs but did acknowledge her partner's birthday celebration.
"Happy Birthday to the person who always keeps Dee entertained and makes her smile," Devlin wrote in her birthday message, according to Yahoo. Her post included a collection of photographs showing the couple during positive moments throughout their relationship.
McGregor and Devlin have maintained their relationship for 16 years and became engaged in 2020, according to Yahoo. The couple shares four children together: sons Conor Jr, eight, Rian, four, Mack, one, and daughter Croia, six.
Banks has previously disclosed diagnoses of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to Yahoo. She has faced criticism for statements characterized as homophobic, transphobic, and xenophobic.
