A recent exchange on X (formerly Twitter) has reignited tensions between The 1975’s frontman Matt Healy and rapper Azealia Banks. The heated back-and-forth has caught the attention of fans and sparked discussion. As the controversy continues to gain attention, many have been left wondering what exactly happened.
Here’s a closer look at the drama between Matt Healy and Azealia Banks.
Here’s what happened to Matt Healy and Azealia Banks
Matt Healy, lead singer of The 1975, has found himself at the center of a heated controversy following an online spat with rapper Azealia Banks. The drama unfolded when Banks made critical remarks about Charli XCX, who is engaged to Healy’s bandmate, George Daniel. Banks shared a throwback music video of Charli’s and commented on her appearance, saying, “Charli used to be soooo pretty. Ugh.”
Healy responded by defending Charli and calling out Banks, labeling her a “failure” and accusing her of targeting culturally relevant women out of jealousy. This sparked a fiery back-and-forth exchange, with Banks comparing Healy to “Frankenstein.” The conflict escalated when Healy posted a now-deleted tweet threatening to “slap” Banks, a statement that immediately sparked outrage among fans.
Fans and critics condemned Healy’s comments, calling them excessive and inappropriate. Recognizing the backlash, Healy issued an apology and admitted his words were out of line. He wrote, “Nah I can’t be saying I’m gonna hit a girl that’s insane I’m sorry. You just can’t keep being so mean about my mates and my mrs it’s really hurtful gets me well defensive.” Healy also made a follow-up post on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Ok I’m gonna delete that tweet that was not cool even if I was angry.”
Banks responded with pointed remarks of her own, mocking Healy’s appearance and hygiene. She even recommended he invest in better dental care. The feud has since drawn widespread attention, with fans debating whether Healy’s reaction crossed a line.
