Date of Birth: June 7, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Amethyst Amelia Kelly, known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter, and model. Born on June 7, 1990, in Sydney, Australia, she moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a career in music. Azalea gained recognition after releasing music videos for her songs “Pussy” and “Two Times” on YouTube, both of which went viral. She released her debut mixtape, “Ignorant Art,” in 2011, which garnered significant attention and led to a recording contract with Grand Hustle Records, owned by American rapper T.I. In 2014, Azalea’s debut studio album, “The New Classic,” peaked among the top five of several charts worldwide and topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album included the hit singles “Work,” “Fancy” (featuring Charli XCX), and “Black Widow” (featuring Rita Ora). “Fancy” became a massive success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Azalea multiple award nominations. Azalea’s style is characterized by her rapid-fire delivery and her ability to blend pop and hip-hop elements. Despite facing criticism and controversy over cultural appropriation, she has maintained a substantial fan base and continued to release music, including her second studio album, “In My Defense,” in 2019.
5 Interesting Facts about Iggy Azalea
1. Iggy Azalea is the first non-American female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2. Before her music career took off, she worked as a model and appeared in several fashion magazines.
3. Azalea moved to the United States alone at the age of 16, initially living in Miami, Florida.
4. She has cited Tupac Shakur as one of her biggest musical influences.
5. Azalea has also dabbled in acting, making her film debut in “Fast & Furious 7” (2015).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Iggy Azalea
1. “I’m a pretty chill and easy-going person; most people in Australia are.”
2. “I think music talks to you in a lot of ways and teaches you lessons when you’re willing to listen.”
3. “You just have to be authentic. You’re going to get found out if you’re not.”
4. “I think you should wear whatever you want. If you look good in it, wear it.”
5. “I think it’s important to have something to say. If you don’t, you are just a pretty face.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At her peak, Iggy Azalea’s net worth was estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
Iggy Azalea has one child, a son named Onyx Kelly, born in June 2020, with American rapper Playboi Carti.
Relevant Links
1. [Iggy Azalea – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iggy_Azalea
2. [Iggy Azalea – Official Website](https://www.iggyazalea.com/
3. [Iggy Azalea on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thenewclassic/
4. [Iggy Azalea – Billboard Profile](https://www.billboard.com/music/iggy-azalea
5. [Iggy Azalea – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5364624/
