Overview

• Azealia Banks and Matty Healy engaged in a public feud after Banks criticized Charli XCX, prompting Healy to defend his friend with sharp comments.
• Healy faced backlash for a since-deleted tweet threatening physical violence against Banks, which he later apologized for, calling his behavior 'insane.'
• Banks announced plans to sue Healy, accusing him of perpetuating violence against Black women and causing her significant emotional distress.
• Healy issued multiple apologies, including a statement on Reddit acknowledging his impulsive behavior and announcing a step back from social media.
• The feud has reignited discussions about Healy's past controversies, including his remarks on a podcast, while Banks has continued to criticize both Healy and Charli XCX publicly.