Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper, songwriter, and model, whose rapid rise to fame in the early 2010s was shocking, if not scandalous. As Amethyst Amelia Kelly, she was born in Sydney Australia, and moved to the United States at 16, with the dream of becoming a hip-hop artist. Her story from obscurity as an immigrant to become a chart-topping global artist speaks to her drive and her ability to appropriate and exploit Internet culture for her own purpose.
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Here is a detailed breakdown of her career and personal life in a table format.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Real Name | Amethyst Amelia Kelly |
| Stage Name | Iggy Azalea (A portmanteau of her dog’s name, Iggy, and the street she grew up on, Azalea Street) |
| Place of Birth | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1990 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter, Model |
| Years Active | 2011–present |
| Musical Genre | Hip-Hop, Pop Rap, Trap |
| Record Labels | Empire (current), Def Jam Recordings, Virgin EMI, Grand Hustle, Mercury |
| Major Associations | T.I. (mentor), Charli XCX, Rita Ora, Ariana Grande, Quavo |
| Net Worth (Est.) | Approximately $25 million (USD) |
| Career & Discography | Information |
|---|---|
| Debut Mixtape | Ignorant Art (2011) |
| Breakout Single | “Work” (2013) |
| Debut Studio Album | The New Classic (2014) |
| #1 Hit Singles | “Fancy” (feat. Charli XCX), “Black Widow” (feat. Rita Ora) |
| Other Albums | Survive the Summer (EP, 2018), In My Defense (2019), Wicked Lips (EP, 2019), The End of an Era (2021) |
| Notable Achievements | First non-American female rapper to be nominated for a Best Rap Album Grammy. “Fancy” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 consecutive weeks. First artist since The Beatles to hit #1 and #2 simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 with their first two hits (“Fancy” and “Problem” by Ariana Grande). |
| Personal Life | Information |
|---|---|
| Family | Son: Onyx Kelly (born June 2020) |
| Relationships | Partner: Playboi Carti (2018-2021) – father of her son. Previously engaged to NBA player Nick Young. |
| Education | Dropped out of high school at age 16. |
| Business Ventures | Collaboration with fashion brand Steve Madden. A makeup collection with BH Cosmetics. |