Who Is Iggy Azalea? Age, Biography and Wiki
Iggy Azalea, born Amethyst Amelia Kelly on June 7, 1990, in Sydney, Australia, is a globally recognized rapper, singer, and songwriter. By 2025, she is 35 years old and continues to be a significant figure in the music industry. Iggy first gained fame in the early 2010s with hit singles such as "Fancy" and "Black Widow." Her distinctive style and bold persona have earned her numerous awards and nominations, making her a household name.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1990 |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Birth Place | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Australia |
Popularity
Iggy Azalea's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
In 2025, Iggy Azalea stands at approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighs around 145 pounds (66 kg). Her body measurements are reported to be approximately 36-25-36 inches (91-64-91 cm), showcasing her hourglass figure. Iggy's dedication to fitness and style ensures that she remains a striking presence both on and off the stage.
Azalea's debut studio album, The New Classic (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide and eventually topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart.
The New Classic was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Azalea was featured on Ariana Grande's 2014 single "Problem", which peaked at number two behind "Fancy".
With these hits, Azalea became the second musical act (aside from the Beatles) to rank at number one and number two simultaneously on the Hot 100 with their debut releases on the chart.
In addition, she achieved three top ten hits simultaneously on the Hot 100 with the aforementioned songs and the album's fifth single, "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora), which debuted later that year.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Iggy Azalea has had her share of high-profile relationships over the years. As of 2025, she is currently dating an undisclosed individual, having maintained a certain level of privacy around her romantic life. Previously, she was in a notable relationship with rapper Playboi Carti, with whom she shares a son. Iggy's family continues to be a source of support, reflecting a close-knit relationship with her mother and close relatives.
Her father, Brendan Kelly, was a painter and comic artist, while her mother, Tanya, cleaned holiday houses and hotels. Azalea lived in a house that her father built by hand from mud-bricks, surrounded by 5 ha of land. She has two siblings named Mathias and Emerald Kelly.
Azalea has also said that her father "made her look at [art] as a teenager", which has always influenced her life and work. She began rapping at age 14. Before embarking on a solo career, Azalea formed a group with two other girls from her neighborhood: "I was like, I could be the rapper. This could be like TLC.
I'll be Left Eye." Azalea eventually decided to disband the group because the other girls were not taking it seriously: "I take everything I do serious [sic]. I'm too competitive."
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Iggy Azalea's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful music career, endorsement deals, and business ventures. Her earnings, which have included lucrative contracts and concert tours, reflect her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
On 8 August 2022, Azalea announced that she would resume her musical activity, and in August 2023, she released a music video for her single "Money Come", directed by herself and Christian Breslauer.
In 2022, Azalea sold her music catalog to Domain Capital in an eight-figure deal, which includes Azalea's share of her music and future revenue from master recordings. Also in 2022, she announced her upcoming fourth album would be produced by Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez.
However, due to his involvement in the shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, the project was put on hold. In 2023, during the sentencing phase of Lanez's trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Azalea wrote a letter to the judge requesting a reduced sentence for Lanez.
When the letter became public, she explained: "[…] I am not in support of throwing away ANY ones [ sic] life if we can give reasonable punishments that are rehabilitative instead. I support prison reform. Period."
Career, Business and Investments
Iggy Azalea's career has evolved over the years, seeing her branch out beyond music. In addition to releasing musical singles, Iggy has invested in various business ventures, including a successful line of beauty products and fashion collaborations. Her passion for entrepreneurship has enabled her to maintain financial growth and market presence in industries beyond music.
On 8 June 2018, the rapper revealed that Survive the Summer would be an EP. She also stated that the reason behind the postponed release date—originally for 2 June, then 30 June release—was the change of president of her record label, Island Records.
On 5 July, Azalea released two tracks from the EP: "Tokyo Snow Trip" and "Kream", the latter featuring Tyga. Survive the Summer was released on 3 August 2018, and debuted at number 144 on the Billboard 200.
On 3 November 2018, Azalea tweeted that she had left Island Records, which she had signed to in 2017, and established her own record label, which was then named New Classic Records. Two weeks later, she announced she had signed a $2.7 million dollar distribution deal with an unidentified company.
She stated that she would be an independent artist, be able to sign other artists, and own all her masters, with the exception of her music licensed under Universal. On 20 November 2018, it was announced that she had signed a partnership deal with Empire Distribution. She would later rename her record label Bad Dreams in January 2019.
Social Network
Iggy is quite active on various social media platforms, using them to connect with her fans. Her Instagram account boasts millions of followers, where she shares insights into her life, career updates, and personal milestones. Additionally, she engages with fans on Twitter and TikTok, further solidifying her influence in pop culture.
Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper. Born in Sydney, Azalea moved to the United States at the age of 16 in order to pursue a career in music. She earned public recognition after releasing the music videos for her songs "Pussy" and "Two Times" on YouTube.
Shortly after releasing those two songs, she released her debut mixtape, Ignorant Art (2011), and subsequently signed a recording contract with American rapper T.I.'s Grand Hustle label.
Education
Iggy Azalea completed her high school education in Australia before moving to the United States to pursue her music career. Although she did not pursue formal higher education, her life experiences and dedication to her craft have provided her with significant knowledge in the music industry, contributing to her success as an artist and entrepreneur.
Azalea is often noted for her cinema-quality music videos which are often comedic and contain satire.
Azalea has paid homage to a number of cult films from the 1990s and early 2000s in her music videos, among the most notable examples being Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1997) in "Work" (2013), Showgirls (1995) in "Change Your Life" (2013), Clueless (1995) in "Fancy" (2014), Kill Bill (2003) in "Black Widow" (2014), Earth Girls Are Easy (1988) in
"Pretty Girls" (2015), and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) in "Fuck It Up" (2019), among others.
Alongside those film references, eras of cinema are referenced in several other videos including the Bollywood-themed video for "Bounce" (2013) and the 1980s cop comedy-inspired video for "Trouble" (2015). Additionally, the video for "Murda Bizness" (2012) is reminiscent of the pageant culture shown in reality series Toddlers & Tiaras.
