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Iggy Azalea

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.

1988: Homage to Earth Girls Are Easy

Iggy Azalea's "Pretty Girls" (2015) music video paid homage to the film "Earth Girls Are Easy" released in 1988.

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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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1990: "Groove Is in the Heart" Release

In 1990 the song "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite was released.

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1994: Homage to Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Iggy Azalea's "Work" (2013) music video paid homage to the film "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" released in 1994.

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1995: Homage to Showgirls and Clueless

Iggy Azalea's "Change Your Life" (2013) music video paid homage to the film "Showgirls" released in 1995 and her "Fancy" (2014) video paid homage to the film "Clueless" released in 1995.

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1997: Homage to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

Iggy Azalea's "Fuck It Up" (2019) music video paid homage to the film "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" released in 1997.

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2003: Homage to Kill Bill

Iggy Azalea's "Black Widow" (2014) music video paid homage to the film "Kill Bill" released in 2003.

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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.

September 2011: Release of 'Ignorant Art' Mixtape

On September 27, 2011, Iggy Azalea released her first full-length project, a mixtape titled 'Ignorant Art', with the intention to make people question and redefine old ideals.

November 2011: Release of 'My World' Music Video

In November 2011, Iggy Azalea released a music video for her song "My World", directed by Alex/2tone, featuring a cameo appearance from Tiny Lister. It gained attention for its over-the-top '90s video feel.

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December 2011: Announcement of Debut Album

In December 2011, Iggy Azalea announced that she would release her debut studio album, 'The New Classic', as soon as she signed a major record label deal.

2011: Release of 'Ignorant Art' Mixtape

In 2011, Iggy Azalea gained public recognition after releasing the music videos for her songs "Pussy" and "Two Times" on YouTube, shortly after which she released her debut mixtape, 'Ignorant Art', and then signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle label.

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2011: Dating ASAP Rocky

In late 2011, Iggy Azalea began dating American rapper ASAP Rocky, whom she met through American record producer Chase N. Cashe.

January 2012: Relationship Confirmation and Tattoo

In January 2012, Iggy Azalea confirmed her relationship with ASAP Rocky and got the title of Rocky's breakout mixtape, "Live. Love. ASAP", tattooed on her fingers.

January 2012: Release of 'The Last Song' Music Video

On January 11, 2012, Iggy Azalea released the music video for "The Last Song", her third video from 'Ignorant Art'.

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March 2012: Signing with Grand Hustle Records

In March 2012, Iggy Azalea signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records, along with rappers Chip and Trae tha Truth. On March 26, 2012, she posted "Murda Bizness", featuring T.I., on her YouTube account as the intended lead single for 'The New Classic'.

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April 2012: Announcement of 'Glory' EP and SSENSE Collaboration

In April 2012, Iggy Azalea announced plans to release an EP entitled 'Glory' in May. She also starred in the world's first fully interactive shoppable music video for Canadian fashion retailer, SSENSE, alongside Diplo and FKi.

May 2012: Status as a 'Free Agent' and 'Beat Down' Release

In May 2012, it was confirmed that Iggy Azalea had not yet secured distribution for her deal with Grand Hustle Records, described by T.I. as a "free agent". She was also featured on Steve Aoki and Angger Dimas' track "Beat Down", released on May 31, 2012.

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June 2012: Release of 'Millionaire Misfits'

On June 24, 2012, Iggy Azalea released "Millionaire Misfits", the second offering from her EP Glory.

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July 2012: End of Relationship with ASAP Rocky

In July 2012, ASAP Rocky stated that he and Iggy Azalea were no longer dating. Later, Iggy Azalea removed her tattoo dedicated to the relationship.

July 2012: Release of 'Murda Bizness' Music Video and 'Glory' EP

On July 21, 2012, the official music video for "Murda Bizness" was released online. On July 30, 2012, Iggy Azalea released the EP Glory.

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September 2012: Announcement of 'TrapGold' Mixtape

On September 28, 2012, Iggy Azalea announced that she would be releasing her second mixtape, 'TrapGold', on October 11, 2012.

October 2012: US National Television Debut and Ora Tour

On October 9, 2012, Iggy Azalea made her US national television debut at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. Later that month, she embarked on the Ora Tour with Rita Ora.

December 2012: VH1 Divas Performance

On December 16, 2012, Iggy Azalea performed live alongside Natasha Bedingfield and Bootsy Collins, covering Deee-Lite's 1990 hit disco song "Groove Is in the Heart", on the annual television series VH1 Divas.

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2012: Murda Bizness Inspiration

Iggy Azalea's video for "Murda Bizness" (2012) is reminiscent of the pageant culture shown in reality series Toddlers & Tiaras.

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2012: Controversy over "D.R.U.G.S" Lyrics

In 2012, Iggy Azalea faced controversy for her song "D.R.U.G.S", a remix of Kendrick Lamar's "Look Out for Detox", specifically for the lyric "When the relay starts, I'm a runaway slave / Master", which led to accusations of racism and cultural insensitivity. She later apologized, calling it a "tacky and careless thing to say."

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2012: Modeling Career Begins

In 2012, Iggy Azalea signed with Wilhelmina Models. She featured in ads for Dim Mak's fall/winter collection and was the face of Levi's "Go Forth" campaign. She also appeared in House of Holland's eyewear collection campaign.

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.

February 2013: Radioactive Tour and 'Work' Premiere

In February 2013, Iggy Azalea was the opening act for Rita Ora's Radioactive Tour in the United Kingdom. She premiered her commercial debut single "Work" on BBC Radio 1Xtra on February 11, 2013, and on February 13, 2013, it was announced that she had signed a record deal with Mercury Records.

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March 2013: 'Work' Music Video Release and Life Is Good Tour

In March 2013, the music video for Iggy Azalea's debut single "Work" was released. She also joined Nas on the European leg of his Life Is Good Tour.

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April 2013: Vevo LIFT Artist and Solo Record Deal

In April 2013, Vevo announced Iggy Azalea as its second LIFT artist of the year. On April 23, 2013, she announced that she had signed a solo record deal with Island Def Jam. On April 26, 2013, "Bounce" premiered on BBC Radio 1.

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May 2013: Radio 1's Big Weekend Performance

In May 2013, Iggy Azalea performed a carnival themed set at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Derry, Northern Ireland. She performed songs from previous EPs and album material such as "Bounce" and "Work".

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June 2013: Album Completion Confirmation

In June 2013, Iggy Azalea confirmed that her album was nearly finished and expected to be released in September 2013.

July 2013: Opening for Beyoncé on Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

In July 2013, Iggy Azalea announced that she would be opening for Beyoncé on the Australian leg of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in October and November.

August 2013: 'Change Your Life' Premiere

On August 19, 2013, the third single from Iggy Azalea's album 'The New Classic', titled "Change Your Life", was premiered by BBC Radio 1Xtra's MistaJam.

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September 2013: Original Target Album Release Month

Iggy Azalea's album was expected to be released in September of 2013.

October 2013: 106 & Park Appearance and Album Delay Announcement

In October 2013, Iggy Azalea made her first appearance on BET's 106 & Park, performing "Change Your Life" with T.I. She also announced that her debut album release was delayed until March 2014 due to touring commitments and label decisions.

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November 2013: Relationship with Nick Young Begins

In November 2013, Iggy Azalea began a relationship with Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Nick Young.

November 2013: Performance at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards

In November 2013, Iggy Azalea performed "Blurred Lines" with Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards.

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December 2013: Leak of "Leave It"

In December 2013, an unfinished song by Iggy Azalea titled "Leave It" was leaked, initially alleged to be produced by DJ Mustard, but later revealed to be produced by the Invisible Men and the Arcade.

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2013: Music Video Homages: Work and Change Your Life

In 2013, Iggy Azalea's music video for "Work" paid homage to "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994), and her video for "Change Your Life" referenced "Showgirls" (1995).

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February 2014: Announcement of "Fancy"

In February 2014, Iggy Azalea announced the release of her new single "Fancy", featuring Charli XCX, which premiered on BBC Radio 1 Xtra on February 6, 2014. It was revealed "Fancy" was the song that had leaked titled "Leave It". On February 17, 2014, the song was serviced to urban contemporary radio in the United Kingdom.

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March 2014: Delayed Release Date for 'The New Classic'

Iggy Azalea announced in October 2013 that her record label would not allow her to release 'The New Classic' until March 2014.

March 2014: Feature in GQ Magazine

In March 2014, Iggy Azalea and Nick Young were featured in the March 2014 issue of GQ magazine.

April 2014: Feature on "Problem"

In April 2014, Iggy Azalea was featured on Ariana Grande's single "Problem," which was released as the lead single from Grande's second studio album.

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April 2014: Release of The New Classic

In April 2014, after delays, Iggy Azalea's album The New Classic was released, debuting at number-three on the Billboard 200 chart with 52,000 copies sold in the first week. It was the highest-charting female rap album since Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012) and the highest debut for a female rapper since Minaj's Pink Friday (2010).

May 2014: "Fancy" Reaches Number One

On May 28, 2014, Iggy Azalea's single "Fancy" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the fourth solo female rapper to top the Hot 100. Her feature on "Problem" rose to number two on the Hot 100 on the same day, making Azalea the only artist since The Beatles to simultaneously rank at numbers one and two with their first two entries.

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June 2014: Release of "Black Widow"

On June 24, 2014, Iggy Azalea's song "Black Widow", featuring Rita Ora, was serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio, as the fifth single from her debut album in the US. The song eventually peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

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July 2014: Hosting House of Style

In July 2014, MTV announced Iggy Azalea as the host of the revived House of Style, where she interviewed various celebrities.

October 2014: Forever 21 Campaign

In October 2014, Iggy Azalea and her boyfriend Nick Young were announced as the new faces of Forever 21's 2014 holiday campaign.

October 25, 2014: Saturday Night Live Debut

On October 25, 2014, Iggy Azalea made her debut on Saturday Night Live, hosted by Jim Carrey, where she performed "Black Widow" with Rita Ora and "Beg for It" with MØ. The performance of "Beg for It" received negative feedback.

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November 2014: Release of Reclassified

In November 2014, Iggy Azalea released Reclassified, a reissue of The New Classic, featuring five new songs, including "Trouble" featuring Jennifer Hudson and "Beg for It" featuring MØ.

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November 2014: Number One on Maxim Hot 100

In November 2014, Iggy Azalea was placed at number one on the Maxim Hot 100 list in Australia due to her successful year.

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".

2014: American Music Awards and MTV VMA Wins and Nominations

In 2014, Iggy Azalea received two American Music Awards in the Rap/Hip-Hop categories, along with four more nominations, and one MTV Video Music Award for her collaboration with Ariana Grande, along with seven more nominations.

2014: Success of 'The New Classic' and Featured on 'Problem'

In 2014, Iggy Azalea's debut album, 'The New Classic,' reached top positions worldwide and topped Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making her the first non-American female rapper to achieve this. She also had hits with "Fancy" and was featured on Ariana Grande's "Problem", achieving simultaneous top rankings on the Hot 100 chart. "Black Widow" also debuted that year.

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2014: Homage to Clueless and Kill Bill

In 2014, Iggy Azalea's music video for "Fancy" paid homage to the film "Clueless" (1995), and her video for "Black Widow" referenced "Kill Bill" (2003).

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January 2015: Work on Second Album Begins and People's Choice Award

In January 2015, Iggy Azalea started working on her second studio album. She also closed the 41st People's Choice Awards with "Beg for It" and won the award for Favorite Hip-Hop Artist.

February 2015: Shoe Collection Unveiled

In February 2015, Iggy Azalea partnered with Steve Madden, and their shoe collection was unveiled.

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.

April 2015: Acting Debut in Furious 7

In April 2015, Iggy Azalea made her acting debut in the blockbuster action film Furious 7 as a "Girl race driver" and contributed to the film's soundtrack with Wiz Khalifa for the song "Go Hard or Go Home".

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April 2015: Bonds Ambassador

In April 2015, Iggy Azalea signed on to be the 100th-birthday ambassador of Australian underwear and clothing company Bonds.

May 2015: Release of "Pretty Girls" and Billboard Music Awards

On May 4, 2015, Iggy Azalea released a duet with Britney Spears titled "Pretty Girls". They performed live for the first time on May 17 at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, where Azalea was nominated for 12 Billboard Awards and won 3: Top Rap Song, Top Rap Artist, and Top Streaming Artist.

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June 1, 2015: Engagement Announcement

On June 1, 2015, Iggy Azalea and Nick Young announced their engagement.

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.

October 2015: Announcement of Digital Distortion

In October 2015, Iggy Azalea revealed the initial title of her second album to be Digital Distortion.

2015: iHeartRadio and Billboard Music Awards Nominations

In 2015, Iggy Azalea led the iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations with five and received twelve nominations at the Billboard Music Awards. This signified her impact and recognition in the music industry during that year.

2015: ARIA Award and People's Choice Award Wins

In 2015, Iggy Azalea won the ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip-Hop Artist.

2015: Music Video Homages: Pretty Girls and Trouble

In 2015, Iggy Azalea's music video for "Pretty Girls" paid homage to "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1988), and her video for "Trouble" was inspired by 1980s cop comedies.

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January 2016: Release of "Azillion" on SoundCloud

On January 9, 2016, Iggy Azalea released "Azillion", a buzz track off the album Digital Distortion, for free streaming on SoundCloud.

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March 2016: Release of "Team" and Start of Production Company

On March 18, 2016, Iggy Azalea released "Team" along with a dance video. The song debuted and peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In March 2016, Azalea revealed she had started a production company.

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June 2016: Joining The X Factor Australia as Judge

On June 12, 2016, Seven Network revealed that Iggy Azalea had signed on to be a judge replacing Chris Isaak on The X Factor Australia for its eighth season.

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June 19, 2016: Split from Nick Young

On June 19, 2016, Iggy Azalea announced that she and Nick Young had split after a video leaked showing Young bragging about cheating on Azalea.

July 2016: Azalea Street Productions Signs Deal with NBCUniversal

In July 2016, Iggy Azalea announced that her company, Azalea Street Productions, had signed a deal to create original content for NBCUniversal.

September 2016: Delay of Album Release

In September 2016, Iggy Azalea delayed the release of her album to 2017, initially set for July 2016, due to the end of her relationship with Nick Young. She wanted to record new songs reflecting her mindset.

November 2016: Broadcast of The X Factor Australia season 8

The X Factor Australia season 8, where Iggy Azalea appeared as a judge, was broadcast from October to November 2016.

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2016: Addressing Racial Controversy and Album Concept

In 2016, Iggy Azalea addressed the racial controversy surrounding her, citing sexism as a contributing factor to the criticism. She explained the concept of her then upcoming album, Digital Distortion, which would tackle the criticisms against her.

2016: GQ Australia Woman of the Year Award

In 2016, Iggy Azalea was presented with the Woman of the Year award by GQ Australia, recognizing her achievements and influence.

February 2017: Optioning of "Bad Girls Gone" for Film

In February 2017, Iggy Azalea's company, Azalea Street Productions, optioned the book Bad Girls Gone for a film that Azalea would produce, though the film did not materialize.

March 2017: Release of "Mo Bounce"

On March 24, 2017, Iggy Azalea released the single "Mo Bounce".

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May 2017: Release of "Switch"

On May 19, 2017, Iggy Azalea released the single "Switch", featuring Brazilian singer Anitta. She promoted the track with a performance on the 2017 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards.

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November 2017: Signing with New Label and Announcement of Surviving the Summer

On November 7, 2017, Iggy Azalea announced she was unable to release music until January 2018 due to signing with a new label. She also announced the new title of her second album, Surviving the Summer, and released four new tracks for free download.

January 2018: Announcement of "Savior"

In January 2018, Iggy Azalea announced the title of the lead single from Surviving the Summer, "Savior" featuring Quavo, which was released on February 2, 2018.

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February 2018: Release of "Savior"

On February 2, 2018, Iggy Azalea released the song "Savior" featuring Quavo.

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March 2018: Permanent Residence Approval in the United States

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

March 2018: Performance of "Savior" on The Late Late Show with James Corden

On March 20, 2018, Iggy Azalea performed "Savior" on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

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June 2018: Survive the Summer Announced as EP

On June 8, 2018, Iggy Azalea announced that Survive the Summer would be an EP due to a change in presidency at her record label, Island Records.

August 2018: Release of Survive the Summer

On August 3, 2018, Iggy Azalea released Survive the Summer, which debuted at number 144 on the Billboard 200.

November 2018: Departure from Island Records and Establishment of New Classic Records

On November 3, 2018, Iggy Azalea announced she had left Island Records. Two weeks later, she announced she had signed a $2.7 million distribution deal and would be an independent artist, establishing her own record label, New Classic Records. On November 20, 2018, she announced a partnership deal with Empire Distribution.

December 2018: Performance at Maracanã Stadium and Dancer's Seizure

On December 28, 2018, Iggy Azalea performed at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. During the performance, one of her dancers suffered a seizure onstage, and Azalea continued singing, sparking online criticism. She later explained that she kept singing because she thought the dancer had simply fallen.

2018: Claims of Racism and Musical Intent

In 2018, Iggy Azalea claimed that racism in the United States contributed to the dismissal of her work. She stated that she made "black" music but wanted to offer a musical escape from social issues rather than commentary.

2018: Monster Products Spokesperson

In 2018, Iggy Azalea was announced as Monster Products's new spokesperson and starred in their Super Bowl LII commercial.

2018: Approved as a Permanent U.S. Resident

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

2018: Release of 'Survive the Summer' EP

In 2018, following conflicts with her label and personal issues which led to the cancellation of 'Digital Distortion,' Iggy Azalea released the EP 'Survive the Summer' under Island Records.

2018: Relationship with Playboi Carti

In late 2018, Iggy Azalea began dating American rapper Playboi Carti.

January 2019: Renaming to Bad Dreams

In January 2019, Iggy Azalea renamed her record label Bad Dreams.

February 2019: Kream Certified Platinum

In February 2019, Iggy Azalea's song "Kream" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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February 2019: Completion of In My Defense

In early February 2019, Iggy Azalea announced that she had completed work on her second studio album, In My Defense, and planned to release it in the spring of that year.

March 2019: "Sally Walker" Release and Success

On February 27, 2019, Iggy Azalea announced that "Sally Walker" would be the first single off of the album. On the same day, her previous single, "Kream", was certified gold. At the end of March 2019, 14 days after Azalea's new single was released, "Sally Walker" had accumulated over 38 million views on YouTube and had debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart at number 62.

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May 2019: Release of "Started"

On May 3, 2019, Iggy Azalea released the album's official second single, "Started", along with its official music video.

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June 2019: Announcement of In My Defense Release Date

On June 24, 2019, Iggy Azalea announced via Twitter that her album In My Defense would be released on July 19, 2019. Pre-orders began on June 28, 2019.

July 2019: Release of In My Defense

Iggy Azalea's album In My Defense was released on July 19, 2019.

September 2019: Announcement of New Extended Play

On September 27, 2019, Iggy Azalea announced she would be releasing a new extended play. She also stated she planned to begin recording new material in September.

November 2019: Wicked Lips EP Release Date Announced

Iggy Azalea announced on her Twitter that she planned on releasing a new extended play on November 15, 2019 entitled Wicked Lips following the release of its lead single, "Lola".

December 2019: Reported Split from Playboi Carti

In December 2019, Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti reportedly split.

2019: Releases of 'In My Defense' Album and 'Wicked Lips' EP

In 2019, Iggy Azalea released her second album, 'In My Defense', followed by the EP 'Wicked Lips' the same year after becoming an independent artist.

2019: Homage to Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

In 2019, Iggy Azalea's music video for "Fuck It Up" paid homage to the film "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" (1997).

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June 2020: Birth of Son

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

August 2020: Album Announcement and Single Release

In August 2020, Iggy Azalea announced her third studio album, "The End of an Era", and on August 20, 2020, she released "Dance Like Nobody's Watching" featuring Tinashe, as the original lead single.

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2020: Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time"

In 2020, Iggy Azalea was listed at number 50 in Rolling Stone Australia's "50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time" issue, solidifying her legacy as a significant Australian artist.

April 2021: New Lead Single Release

In April 2021, Iggy Azalea released "Sip It" with Tyga as the new lead single for her album "The End of an Era", after scrapping the previous single due to underperformance.

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June 2021: Album Release and Tour Announcement

In June 2021, Iggy Azalea tweeted that "The End of an Era" would be released in August of the same year. Also in June 2021, Pitbull announced his I Feel Good Tour with Iggy Azalea as an opening act.

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".

2021: Release of 'The End of an Era' Album

In 2021, Iggy Azalea released her third studio album, 'The End of an Era'.

2021: Blackfishing Accusations

In 2021, after Iggy Azalea released the music video for her song "Iam the Stripclub", some Twitter users accused her of blackfishing or "imitating a black female aesthetic." Azalea denied the allegations, stating she had used the same Armani foundation for three years and in every video since 'Sally Walker'.

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August 2022: Return to Music and Catalog Sale

On August 8, 2022, Iggy Azalea announced her return to musical activity. In 2022, she also sold her music catalog to Domain Capital in an eight-figure deal.

January 2023: OnlyFans Account Launch

In January 2023, Iggy Azalea opened an OnlyFans account to promote her fourth album, "Hotter Than Hell".

August 2023: Music Video Release

In August 2023, Iggy Azalea released a music video for her single "Money Come", directed by herself and Christian Breslauer.

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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".

July 2024: Sole Parent Statement

In July 2024, Iggy Azalea stated that she was "very much the only parent" to her child.

2024: Retirement Announcement

In 2024, Iggy Azalea announced her retirement from music.