Iggy Azalea, born Amethyst Amelia Kelly on June 7, 1990 in Sydney, is an Australian rapper and songwriter. She moved to the United States at 16 to pursue music, gaining attention through viral YouTube videos for her songs "Pussy" and "Two Times." She released her debut mixtape, Ignorant Art, in 2011 and signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle label soon after. Azalea's first studio album, The New Classic, came out in 2014 and reached the top five on charts worldwide, making her the first non-American female rapper to top the Billboard R and B Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album featured hits like "Work," "Fancy" with Charli XCX, and "Black Widow" with Rita Ora. She was also featured on Ariana Grande's massive single "Problem." During this period, Azalea made history by securing both the number one and number two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with her debut singles, a feat matched only by The Beatles. Following several single releases and label conflicts, her planned second album was canceled. Azalea later released the EP Survive the Summer in 2018 with Island Records, then became an independent artist and launched her own label, Bad Dreams. She released her second album, In My Defense, in 2019, followed by the EP Wicked Lips, and her third album, The End of an Era, in 2021. In 2024, Azalea announced her retirement from music. Iggy Azalea is among the best-selling female rappers globally, with multiple awards including two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a People's Choice Award, and four Grammy nominations. Her music videos have accumulated billions of views, establishing her as a major pop and hip-hop figure of the 2010s.