Iggy Azalea
Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper, singer, businesswoman and model. Born in Sydney and raised in Mullumbimby, New South Wales. She moved to the United States at age 16. In September 2011, she released her first mixtape Ignorant Art. It made two promotional singles, "My World" and "Pu$$y".[source?]
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Born | Amethyst Amelia Kelly 7 June 1990 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Years active | 2011–2024 |
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Children | 1 |
Awards | Full list |
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Website | iggyazalea |
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Azalea's first album, The New Classic, was going to be released in September 2013. It was later released in 2014. The single "Fancy" from the album, featuring British singer-songwriter Charli XCX, reached number one in the United States and Canada, while becoming the fourth-best performing song of 2014 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The next single, "Black Widow", features British singer Rita Ora and reached the top three of the Billboard Hot 100. The album was rereleased with the title Reclassified in late 2014 and featured the singles "Beg for It" featuring Danish singer MØ and "Trouble" featuring American R&B singer Jennifer Hudson.[source?]
Music videos
changeDiscography
change- The New Classic (2014)
- In My Defense (2019)
- The End of an Era (2021)
Tours
changeHeadlining
change- The New Classic Tour (2014)
Cancelled tours
- Great Escape Tour (2015)
- Bad Girls Tour (2018)
Opening act
change- XXL Freshmen Live Tour (2012)[4]
- Tyga – MTV Jams Presents: Closer to My Dreams Tour (2012)[5]
- Rita Ora – Ora Tour (2012)[6]
- Rita Ora – Radioactive Tour (2013)
- Nas – Life Is Good Tour (2013)[7]
- Beyoncé – The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013)
- Pitbull - I Feel Good Tour (2021)[8]
- Pitbull - Can't Stop Us Now Summer Tour (2022)
Awards and nominations
changeReferences
change- ↑ Marantz, Andrew (17 September 2014). "Iggy Azalea and 'Realness' in Hip-Hop". The New Yorker. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ Rosenhal, Jeff (19 February 2015). "Iggy Azalea's History of Hip-Hop Controversy: A Timeline". Vulture. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ Monroe, Jazz (12 May 2015). "Iggy Azalea's 10 best songs ranked". NME. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ "XXL Freshman Live Tour Wraps Up in New York City". xxlmag.com. 10 April 2012.
- ↑ "MTV Jams Presents 'Closer to My Dreams' Tour With Tyga". MTV RapFix. 23 July 2012. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014.
- ↑ "Rita Ora's Hitting The Road on The 'MTV Presents: The ORA Tour'". MTV Buzzworthy. 10 August 2012. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
- ↑ "Video: Iggy Azalea – 'Work'". Rap-Up.com. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ↑ Price, Jason (22 June 2021). "Pitbull Announces Dates For 2021 'I Feel Good Tour' With Special Guest Iggy Azalea". Icon Vs. Icon. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
Other websites
changeMedia related to Iggy Azalea at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Iggy Azalea at AllMusic
- Iggy Azalea discography at Discogs
- Iggy Azalea on IMDb
- Iggy Azalea discography at MusicBrainz
Preceded by Hozier |
Saturday Night Live musical guest 25 October 2014 |
Succeeded by Prince |