Iggy Azalea

Description: (Rapper Whose Musical Act Came Second to Rank at Number One & Two Simultaneously on The Hot 100)

Amethyst Amelia Kelly, professionally known as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter, and model who topped the ‘Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums' chart as the first female and non-American rapper. A fan of hip-hop music, she moved to America, the birthplace of that genre, to pursue her music career. She gained the attention of the media when the music videos of her songs 'Pu$$y' and 'Two Times' went viral on YouTube. While her debut mixtape 'Ignorant Art' earned her recognition, her debut studio album 'The New Classic' increased her popularity. Some of her chartbusting singles are 'Fancy,' 'Work,' 'Black Widow,' 'Team,' and 'Change Your Life.' She has worked with popular artists like Rita Ora, Tyga, Beyoncé, and T.I. Along with 'The Beatles,' she holds the record for claiming the top two positions with her first two 'Hot 100' entries in the ‘Billboard’ chart. She has also modeled for top brands and went on to appear in the movie 'Furious 7.' She was in a relationship with pro basketball player Nick Young for three years before breaking up with him. In 2016, she started her own production company, ‘Azalea Street Productions.’

Overview

Birthday June 7, 1990 (Gemini)
Born In Australia
Alternative names Amethyst Amelia Kelly
Height 178 cm
City Sydney, Australia
Parents Brendan Kelly
Tanya Kelly
Relatives Emerald Kelly, Mathias Kelly

Did you know

What is Iggy Azalea's nationality? Iggy Azalea is Australian.
When did Iggy Azalea release her debut album? Iggy Azalea released her debut album "The New Classic" in 2014.
What is Iggy Azalea's most popular song? Iggy Azalea's most popular song is "Fancy" featuring Charli XCX.
Has Iggy Azalea won any Grammy Awards? No, Iggy Azalea has not won any Grammy Awards.
What inspired Iggy Azalea to pursue a career in music? Iggy Azalea was inspired by artists like Tupac Shakur and Missy Elliott to pursue a career in music.
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