Early Life and Education of Iggy Azalea: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Iggy Azalea. From birth to education, explore key events.

Iggy Azalea, born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, is an Australian rapper who gained fame in the United States. She moved to America at 16 to pursue her music career. Azalea garnered attention with her music videos for "Pussy" and "Two Times" on YouTube. She released her debut mixtape, Ignorant Art, in 2011 and later signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle label. She is now retired from rapping.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 1990: Iggy Azalea Born

On June 1990, Amethyst Amelia Kelly, known professionally as Iggy Azalea, was born in Sydney, Australia.

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2006: First Arrival in the United States

In 2006, Iggy Azalea first arrived in the United States, initially staying in Miami, Florida, before briefly living in Houston, Texas.

2006: Azalea Moves to the United States

In 2006, shortly before turning 16, Iggy Azalea traveled to the United States, telling her parents she was going on a holiday. She decided to stay in the US and informed her parents that she was not returning home.

2010: Move to Los Angeles

During the summer of 2010, Iggy Azalea moved to Los Angeles after being encouraged by someone from Interscope Records, who would later manage her briefly. It was around this time she created her stage name and began creating stop motion animated videos with freestyle raps.

February 2013: Granted O Visa

In February 2013, Iggy Azalea was granted a five-year O visa, allowing her to legally work in the United States.

December 2014: Announcement of The Great Escape Tour and Second Album

On December 10, 2014, Iggy Azalea announced plans for The Great Escape Tour in 2015 and a second studio album via her Twitter account, envisioning herself as "a musical escape artist for people".

March 2015: Breast Augmentation Revelation

In March 2015, Iggy Azalea revealed that she had undergone breast augmentation four months prior. She explained that she had considered it her entire life and was tired of padding her costumes.

August 2015: Rhinoplasty Discussion

In August 2015, Iggy Azalea talked about having undergone rhinoplasty, or a nose job, with Seventeen magazine. She emphasized the importance of waiting to make sure it's the right choice, adding that plastic surgery is an emotional journey.

March 2018: Permanent Residence Approval in the United States

In March 2018, Iggy Azalea was approved for permanent residence in the United States.

2018: Approved as a Permanent U.S. Resident

In 2018, Iggy Azalea was approved as a permanent U.S. resident.

June 2020: Birth of Son

In June 2020, Iggy Azalea announced that she had given birth to a son with Playboi Carti.

July 2021: Hiatus Announcement

On July 15, 2021, Iggy Azalea announced that she would take a hiatus from music after the release of "The End of an Era".

January 2024: Album Abandonment and New Ventures

In early January 2024, Iggy Azalea announced she would not continue working on the album "Hotter Than Hell". Instead, she would focus on other creative projects. In 2024, Azalea launched $MOTHER, a memecoin on the Solana blockchain, Unreal Mobile, a non-contract telecommunication service, and crowdfunding platform "Dream Vault".