Iggy Azalea

Amethyst Amelia Kelly, known to the world as Iggy Azalea, was born on June 7, 1990, in Sydney, Australia. At the age of 16, she made a bold move to the United States to chase her dreams in the music industry. Azalea quickly gained attention with her provocative music videos for tracks like 'Pussy' and 'Two Times' on YouTube, which set the stage for her burgeoning career.

In 2011, she released her debut mixtape, 'Ignorant Art', and soon after signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle label. Her debut studio album, 'The New Classic', launched in 2014, achieved remarkable success, peaking in the top five on various global charts and making her the first non-American female rapper to top the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album featured hit singles such as 'Work' and the chart-topping 'Fancy', which showcased her unique style and lyrical prowess.

Azalea's career continued to flourish with collaborations, including the hit 'Problem' with Ariana Grande, which solidified her status as a leading figure in the music scene. Despite facing challenges with her label and personal conflicts that led to the cancellation of her second album, she persevered, releasing the EP 'Survive the Summer' in 2018 and later establishing her own label, Bad Dreams.

Her second album, 'In My Defense', was released in 2019, followed by the EP 'Wicked Lips' and her third studio album, 'The End of an Era', in 2021. In 2024, Azalea announced her retirement from music, marking the end of an era for one of the best-selling female rappers in history. With numerous accolades, including two American Music Awards and four Grammy nominations, her impact on the music industry is undeniable.