Matty Healy Clashes with Azealia Banks After Her Harsh Remarks About Charli XCX: "Who Do You Think You Are, Azealia?"
The music world was rocked by an unexpected and intense verbal feud when Matty Healy, the charismatic lead vocalist of The 1975, fiercely defended his close friend Charli XCX after rapper Azealia Banks launched a scathing critique of Charli's appearance. In a tweet that was filled with fiery anger, Healy didn’t hold back, hitting Banks with pointed remarks that left social media users in shock and disbelief:
Healy Stands Up for Charli XCX Amidst Azealia Banks' Criticism
In response to Azealia Banks, 33, mocking Charli XCX's appearance and commenting on how her look has changed since her 2014 peak, Healy took to Twitter to defend her. Banks' criticism, accompanied by a clip from Charli's "Break the Rules" video, sparked a wave of backlash from fans who quickly rallied to support the "Boom Clap" singer. One Twitter user responded, "She's still beautiful, Miss Banks. And so are you," while another added, "Charli was gorgeous back then, but now she's even more stunning."
Beyond Music: The Deep Bond Between Matty Healy and Charli XCX
The relationship between Matty Healy and Charli XCX extends far beyond their professional collaboration. Charli, 32, often refers to Healy as her 'brother' and has expressed profound admiration for him as both an artist and a person. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Charli shared, "I hope he doesn't mind me saying this, but I have immense respect for him in every way." Despite their close friendship, Charli has joked about wanting to "cut him off" at times, highlighting the playful dynamic between them. Their bond was further cemented when Charli collaborated with Healy and his band on a remix of "I Might Say Something Stupid."
A Complex Web: Azealia Banks, Matty Healy, and Taylor Swift
This isn't the first time Azealia Banks has publicly clashed with Matty Healy. Previously, she labeled him an "incel" following his brief relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift. The situation grew more complicated when Charli XCX and Taylor Swift