Conor McGregor’s response to Jake Paul’s jab could fall on Xzibit

In the latest chapter of their long-running feud, Conor McGregor and Jake Paul have reignited their war of words, but this time the backdrop is a much more serious matter.

Following McGregor’s defeat in a civil assault case, which saw him ordered to pay $250,000 to prosecutor Nikita Hand, Paul wasted no time in hurling verbal abuse at UFC star and UFC President Dana White.

‘Dan hits his wife. Conor is convicted of rape. But I’m the bad guy?” Paul, known for his provocative antics on social media, wrote in a tweet.

McGregor, who has vowed to appeal the verdict, did not shy away from the insult.

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McGregor’s rebuttal, while rude, reflects the deep contempt between the two. This isn’t their first clash. McGregor has repeatedly belittled Paul in the past, labeling him a ‘p***bag’ and dismissing his boxing career as a farce. Paul has, in turn, presented McGregor with challenges, recently proposing a weight class-free MMA fight.

But their latest mocking contest on social media is anything but a laughing matter and could have multiple ramifications for those connected to McGregor’s inner network. The verdict in McGregor’s case stems from a 2018 incident in which Hand accused him of a violent attack in a Dublin hotel room.

McGregor has insisted the meeting was consensual and expressed his disappointment at the ruling, saying: “I am with my family now, focused on my future.”

While McGregor is no stranger to controversy, the case marks a significant stain on his public image and legal record. Beyond the Octagon, McGregor’s ambitions extend into the music industry. In July, he launched Greenback Records, signing hip-hop heavyweight Xzibit and legendary group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to the label.

The gamble seemed to pay off, as Xzibit recently released “Play This At My Funeral,” the lead single from his upcoming album King Maker. The rough song has already received a lot of attention and promises to put Greenback Records on the map. But now industry insiders are wondering whether the fallout from McGregor’s legal troubles could jeopardize the label’s success.

Others argue that controversy could increase the label’s visibility, especially since Xzibit’s penchant for raw, fearless storytelling aligns with McGregor’s larger-than-life personality.

For now, Greenback Records is soldiering on, with Xzibit’s album slated for early next year. Still, the firestorm surrounding the founder raises questions about the sustainability of McGregor’s crossover aspirations. Can the brash fighter keep his focus on building a music empire, or will his legal and personal battles undermine his efforts?

As McGregor and Paul continue their public sparring, one thing is clear: this saga is far from over. Whether it’s in the ring, the courtroom or the recording studio, McGregor’s next steps will undoubtedly be scrutinized.

See the photo of the hostile interaction between the pair of fighters above.