December 9th 2024.
The music industry has been shaken by a heated online exchange between Azealia Banks and Matty Healy. Banks, a 33-year-old rapper, has taken legal action against Healy, the 35-year-old frontman of The 1975, after he threatened to "slap" her in a now-deleted post. Healy later apologized for his outburst, stating that it occurred during a "manic episode." Banks, however, is not backing down and has shared a copy of a cease and desist letter from her lawyer to Healy.
In the letter, Banks demands that Healy stop making threats and defamatory statements against her and issue a public apology. She also requests compensation of $1,000,000. The letter points out Healy's past actions, including racial epithets and threats of physical violence, and accuses him of cyberbullying and harassment. It also states that his actions have caused Banks extreme emotional distress and damaged her professional reputation. The letter also mentions that Healy's deletion of the posts and acknowledgement of them is evidence of his guilt.
The feud between Banks and Healy began when Banks made a post on social media about Charli XCX, who is engaged to Healy's bandmate George Daniel. Banks stated that Charli "used" to be pretty, sparking a back and forth between her and Healy. Healy's initial response included a threat to "slap" Banks, but he quickly apologized and deleted the post. However, Banks did not let it go and posted a photo of Healy, commenting on his dental hygiene. Healy then explained his outbursts as being a result of "manic episodes."
In addition to his feud with Banks, Healy has been in hot water in the past for his offensive remarks and actions. In a now-deleted post, he made a Nazi salute while referencing Kanye West's anti-Semitism. He later expressed regret for this action and also regretted making offensive comments about rapper Ice Spice on a podcast. Healy's comments were deemed racist, misogynistic, and ignorant, leading to the removal of the podcast from Apple and Spotify. Healy's past relationship with Taylor Swift also caused controversy when it was revealed that she was releasing a new version of a song that featured Ice Spice. Banks, who has a history of feuding with Swift, criticized her for working with Healy and called him a "full incel."
The online exchange between Banks and Healy has sparked outrage among fans, with many criticizing Healy for his behavior. Banks has taken legal action to hold him accountable for his actions and protect her professional reputation. Healy has since deleted his social media account, and his representatives have been contacted for comment. The music industry will be watching closely to see how this feud unfolds.
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