Matty Healy has addressed the recent public argument with Azealia Banks, admitting to fans that he feels he let himself down.
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After Banks criticized Charli XCX, Healy defended her, stating that Banks seems to target culturally relevant, attractive, divisive, and nice people. He also suggested that Banks was jealous and urged her to focus on her talent rather than negativity.
This led to a heated exchange between the two, with Banks making personal attacks and Healy responding with threats of physical violence. He later apologized for his comments, acknowledging that they were wrong and hurtful.
Healy took to The 1975’s Reddit page to reflect on the incident, expressing regret for his actions and recognizing the need for self-improvement. He emphasized the importance of kindness and understanding in a world filled with negativity.
Banks has threatened to sue Healy over the violent remarks, continuing to criticize him and Charli XCX. Healy has not responded to the legal threat at this time.
Despite the ongoing feud, Healy has expressed a desire to focus on music and step back from social media due to his struggles with impulsivity and regretful statements.
Charli XCX, who is engaged to Healy’s bandmate George Daniel, has also been caught up in the drama, with Banks making derogatory comments about her appearance and relationship.
Er wird auf „Club Classics“ gutgeschrieben – wo Charli erklärt „Ich möchte mit George tanzen“ – und dem viralen Hit „Apple“ (Daniel hat kürzlich den viralen Tanz zu dem letzteren Song auf der ‚Brat‘ Tour gemacht).
Healy und Daniel haben auch eine Neubearbeitung von Charli’s Titel „I Might Say Something Stupid“ für ihr neues ‚Brat‘ Remix-Album von 1975 erstellt. Während eines Interviews im Oktober sagte der Popstar, Healy sei „jetzt wie [ihr] Bruder“.
„Ich habe unendlichen Respekt vor ihm als Songschreiber und als Person“, fuhr sie fort. „Aber manchmal möchte ich ihn erwürgen.“
In anderen Nachrichten hat Charli XCX ihre Top-Künstler und Songs von 2024 über Spotify Wrapped geteilt, auf ihr Debüt-Mixtape zurückgeblickt, das sie als Teenager gemacht hat, und ihre Begeisterung über den neuen Song von Sky Ferreira ausgedrückt.
Sie hat noch nicht auf die Bemerkungen von Azealia Banks über sie reagiert.