Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper and visual storyteller behind “Fancy,” “Black Widow” and “Kream,” now recording again while working on digital ventures.
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- Born
- June 7, 1990, Sydney, Australia
- Birth name
- Amethyst Amelia Kelly
- Grew up
- Mullumbimby, New South Wales
- Work
- Rapper and music video co-director
- Breakout
- Viral videos in 2011, followed by “Fancy” in 2014
Mini bio
How it started.
Born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Iggy grew up in Mullumbimby, Australia. Tupac and Missy Elliott helped spark her interest in rap. At 16, she left for Miami, then spent years moving between Houston, Atlanta and Los Angeles to pursue music. Her 2011 “Pu$$y” video brought her an online audience.
The breakout.
Her debut album The New Classic introduced “Fancy” with Charli XCX, a US No. 1. “Black Widow” with Rita Ora and her guest appearance on Ariana Grande’s “Problem” became other defining collaborations. The Recording Academy nominated her four times at the 2015 Grammys, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album.
Making her own work.
Iggy also shapes what fans see: she co-directed the “Black Widow” video with Director X. She released In My Defense independently in 2019, followed by The End of an Era in 2021 through Bad Dreams Records and EMPIRE.
The latest chapter.
After exploring projects outside music, including a creative role at Thrust, Iggy told fans in September 2026 that she had returned to recording. Her update described enjoying the studio again and taking the next steps gradually.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2021The End of an EraRecording artist
- 2019In My DefenseRecording artist
- 2018Kream, featuring TygaLead artist
- 2014Fancy, featuring Charli XCXLead artist
Music videos
- 2014Black Widow, featuring Rita OraPerformer and co-director with Director X
Creative direction
- 2025ThrustCreative director and strategic partner
Awards
- 2015 Billboard Music AwardsTop Rap Artist and Top Rap Song for “Fancy” with Charli XCX.
- 2015 Grammy nominationsFour nominations: Best New Artist, Best Rap Album for The New Classic, and Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Fancy.”
- 2014 American Music AwardsFavorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for The New Classic.
- 2014 American Music AwardsFavorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.
Quotes
For me, visuals are as important as the music.Iggy Azalea, Interview Magazine
In a September 2013 interview, she explained how imagery and escapism shape her work.
Trivia
- Her stage name combines her childhood dog Iggy’s name with Azalea Street, where she grew up.
- She named Fran Drescher’s character in The Nanny as a style influence in Interview Magazine.
- She and Director X share the directing credit on the “Black Widow” video.
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