Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea, born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, is an Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter who became one of the most prominent female rappers in the world during the mid-2010s. Born in Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia, she moved to the United States at age 16 to pursue a career in hip-hop music. After years of struggle and independent releases, she signed with Grand Hustle Records, the label founded by rapper T.I.

Her debut studio album, The New Classic, was released in 2014 and became a massive commercial success. The lead single Fancy, featuring Charli XCX, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the best-selling singles of the year. The album also spawned the hit Black Widow featuring Rita Ora. Azalea made history as the fourth solo female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 and the first non-American female rapper to reach number one on the chart.

Despite achieving enormous commercial success, Azalea faced significant controversy throughout her career, including criticism over cultural appropriation and public feuds with other artists. Her second album was repeatedly delayed, and she eventually left her record label. However, she continued to release music independently, including the albums In My Defense (2019) and The End of an Era (2021), maintaining a dedicated fanbase.

In recent years, Azalea diversified her income streams significantly. She launched a highly successful OnlyFans account and has been involved in various business ventures. Her estimated net worth of $15 million reflects earnings from music sales, touring, endorsement deals, social media monetization, and her content platform ventures.