Matty Healy Regrets Feud with Azealia Banks
Frontman Takes Accountability for Online Behavior
Matty Healy, the frontman of the British pop-rock band The 1975, has expressed regrets over his recent feud with Azealia Banks on social media. In a candid post on Reddit, Healy, 35, acknowledged that he made a mistake and hurt both himself and others with his actions.
“What a bad day, I really let myself down,” Healy wrote. “I have worked so hard to move past these impulsive self-destructive and honestly quite volatile outbursts I have.”
Healy attributed his outbursts to his struggles with mental health and acknowledged that they were not an excuse for how he acted online. “I just feel dreadful about how I acted violent,” he said. “I think Azealia and all obvious, flawed people all deep down have a heart and I hate that I have contributed to her mental fragility. She’s a human.”
Healy also expressed regret over contributing to the toxic and violent online discourse. “I don’t wanna act like I regret who I am or who I’ve been. But Tbh at this point I feel gross even having said anything negative ever about anything – if it’s contributed to this culture.”
The Feud
The feud began when Healy came to the defense of his friend Charli XCX after Banks made negative comments about the singer’s appearance. Banks, 33, responded by posting pictures of herself and Charli, which led to a back-and-forth exchange on social media.
The tension escalated when Healy responded by calling Banks “talented but everything else about you is a failure” and told her to “just rap, bro.” Banks fired back, claiming that Healy’s words were a “read” and that he was trying to deflect attention from his own flaws.
The situation continued to deteriorate until Healy deleted a since-deleted tweet that contained a threatening message towards Banks.
Azalea Banks’ Reaction
After reading Healy’s apology, Banks responded by expressing disappointment that Healy didn’t apologize to her directly and publicly. “Clearly you can understand how this situation is bringing up loads of PTSD, and still set up to disregard any modicum of basic respect that I deserve,” she wrote.
Celebrity Support
Despite the negativity, many fans and followers praised Healy for taking accountability for his actions. “Mate, you’re human. You admit your flaws. You’re sound,” one user commented.
Healy responded to the comments by saying, “You guys rock.”
Conclusion
Matty Healy’s apology is a significant step towards acknowledging and addressing the harm caused by his online behavior. The situation serves as a reminder that even public figures, especially those with large online followings, must be mindful of the impact of their words and actions on others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What did Matty Healy apologize for?
A: Healy apologized for his online behavior, including his feud with Azealia Banks and his negative comments towards her.
Q: Why did Healy respond to Azealia Banks’ comments about Charli XCX?
A: Healy came to his friend Charli XCX’s defense after Banks made negative comments about the singer’s appearance.
Q: Has Azealia Banks forgiven Matty Healy?
A: It’s unclear whether Banks has forgiven Healy, as her latest response expressed disappointment over the lack of a public apology.
Q: How has the public reacted to Healy’s apology?
A: Many fans and followers have praised Healy for taking accountability for his actions and apologizing publicly.