Conor McGregor is once again at the center of controversy after highly explicit (in fact, completely uncensored) photos of him were leaked online. The images were exposed by American rapper Azealia Banks—but what exactly happened? Here’s everything you need to know.
Private Photos of McGregor Leaked
On Monday, Azealia Banks shocked social media users by posting two uncensored, intimate photos of Conor McGregor on her X (formerly Twitter) account. Alongside the images, Banks claimed that the MMA fighter had sent her the explicit material without her consent.
According to Banks, McGregor later threatened her to stay silent, prompting her to make the images public. So far, McGregor has not responded to the accusations. Banks also hasn’t confirmed whether she plans to take legal action.
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Conor McGregor’s Long List of Scandals
The former UFC champion has been involved in numerous scandals. Recently, he was spotted getting affectionate with a woman on a beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Witnesses said he appeared close to a dark-haired woman in public, smiling, handing her a towel, and embracing her.
Months earlier, he was convicted in Ireland for a rape case that was settled with a payment of nearly €200,000. McGregor is also facing legal action in the U.S. over an alleged sexual assault at the Kaseya Center, home of the NBA’s Miami Heat.
Who Is Conor McGregor?
Born July 14, 1988, in Dublin, Ireland, Conor McGregor is one of MMA’s most iconic figures. He rose to fame between 2015 and 2016 after becoming UFC champion in two different weight classes—a historic achievement. Raised in Crumlin, a working-class area of Dublin, McGregor began boxing at 12 and later moved into kickboxing and MMA. Although his parents initially encouraged a plumbing career, he left that path to pursue professional fighting.
After debuting in 2008, McGregor racked up fast wins and titles, becoming known for his brash personality. In 2015, he knocked out José Aldo in just 13 seconds to win the UFC featherweight title. The following year, he made history again by holding two UFC belts at the same time.
In 2017, he stepped into boxing to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a high-profile bout. Despite losing, McGregor reportedly earned around $130 million and gained even more global fame.
After a series of injuries and retirements—plus a serious leg break in 2021—McGregor was expected to return to the UFC in 2024 to face Michael Chandler. However, the fight was abruptly canceled, reportedly due to injury, casting more doubt on McGregor’s future in the sport.
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Who Is Azealia Banks?
Azealia Amanda Banks, known professionally as Azealia Banks or Miss Bank$, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress born May 31, 1991, in Harlem, New York. She showed an early interest in the performing arts, participating in productions with the Tada! Youth Theater and later studying at the elite Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
Her childhood was difficult—her father died when she was two, and she suffered abuse from her mother. Music became her escape. At 16, she starred in the musical City of Angels and soon turned to writing hip hop and R&B tracks.
She debuted in 2008 with the song “Gimme A Chance” under the alias Miss Bank$, later signing with XL Recordings before parting ways due to creative differences. In 2011, Banks gained international attention with her hit single “212,” which has over 200 million views on YouTube.
Known for both her talent and outspokenness, she’s released albums like Broke With Expensive Taste (2014) and singles such as “Anna Wintour” and “Fuck Him All Night,” maintaining a reputation as one of music’s most controversial figures.
