Iggy Azalea 3x5g29
Birthday: 7 June 1990, Sydney, Australia
Birth Name: Amethyst Amelia Kelly
Height: 178 cm
Iggy Azalea was born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, in Sydney, Australia. Her family later relocated to Mullumbimby, New South Wales, when she was still an infant, into a house on 12 acres that her father bui ...Show More 42475y
I do absolutely nothing, actually, believe it or not. People will probably hate me for saying that, Show more I do absolutely nothing, actually, believe it or not. People will probably hate me for saying that, but I guess I'm one of those lucky horrible people who, no matter what I eat, I don't gain a pound. My whole family is just like that. They're all skinny and tall, and I guess, so am I. Hide
I think music talks to you on an emotional level, regardless of where you're from. I guess I related Show more I think music talks to you on an emotional level, regardless of where you're from. I guess I related to the tempo of rap, the aggressiveness. Hide
There are many females in my life I couldn't function on a daily basis without who I've purposely pu Show more There are many females in my life I couldn't function on a daily basis without who I've purposely put there that work with me. Hide
I think that music is still art, even if it's commercialised. I think that music is still art, even if it's commercialised.
I think most music provides the same messages - whether it be 'I'm unhappy' or 'I love a girl.' I ju Show more I think most music provides the same messages - whether it be 'I'm unhappy' or 'I love a girl.' I just liked the package of rap music. Hide
As far as people whose style interests me, I'd say Grace Kelly, Gwen, Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, Show more As far as people whose style interests me, I'd say Grace Kelly, Gwen, Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, and that nanny called Fran. Hide
My management team are all women. Most of the people at labels I liaise with are all women. It's pre Show more My management team are all women. Most of the people at labels I liaise with are all women. It's pretty much all women all the time. Hide
I really like 'Roar' and 'Dark Horse.' 'Dark Horse' I really like, and I feel I would sing that in t Show more I really like 'Roar' and 'Dark Horse.' 'Dark Horse' I really like, and I feel I would sing that in the bathroom; I would buy that album, and I think Katy Perry's amazing! Hide
Luxury lives in the finer details. It's a cloth napkin at a dinner table. It's a mint on your pillow Show more Luxury lives in the finer details. It's a cloth napkin at a dinner table. It's a mint on your pillow before bed. Hide
I think some people think I'm, like, anti-label, and I'm not. I just wanted to sign a deal when the Show more I think some people think I'm, like, anti-label, and I'm not. I just wanted to sign a deal when the time was right. I'm anti being shot out of a rocket when you're not ready and the songs and image aren't there. Hide
'Iggy' was my dog - he was named after Iggy Pop - and 'Azalea' is the street where I grew up; togeth Show more 'Iggy' was my dog - he was named after Iggy Pop - and 'Azalea' is the street where I grew up; together, they have the right amount of syllables to make the perfect name. Hide
I naturally want to be provocative. I naturally want to be provocative.
I was a kid watching music videos, which were so cool and made me want to learn how to dance. I wish Show more I was a kid watching music videos, which were so cool and made me want to learn how to dance. I wish I could've gone to dance classes and learn, like, hip-hop dancing. Hide
For me, visuals are as important as the music. I just love escapism and giving people something to e Show more For me, visuals are as important as the music. I just love escapism and giving people something to escape to. To me, that's what art is. Hide
We don't really watch basketball in Australia. We don't really watch basketball in Australia.
I think you can say anybody uses anything as a gimmick. Is Adele's not having gimmicks her gimmick? Show more I think you can say anybody uses anything as a gimmick. Is Adele's not having gimmicks her gimmick? It's hard to say, isn't it? Really, I think that everybody has something that people like or that's great about them. Hide
I'd known since about eleven that I wanted to live in America. I'd known since about eleven that I wanted to live in America.
T.I.'s my mentor; he's a really close friend of mine. I call him my brother like we talk on the phon Show more T.I.'s my mentor; he's a really close friend of mine. I call him my brother like we talk on the phone all the time. He's helped me with my career. Hide
I've been a little bit Las Vegas and casino-obsessed. So, I love some trashy glamour... and I think Show more I've been a little bit Las Vegas and casino-obsessed. So, I love some trashy glamour... and I think nothing's trashier or more glamorous than a bit of a sheer number! Hide
My real name is Amethyst. It sounds like a stage name. My mom is kind of crazy. My real name is Amethyst. It sounds like a stage name. My mom is kind of crazy.
I've never heard a man in a suit tell me what to wear; that's not their forte. You hire your stylist Show more I've never heard a man in a suit tell me what to wear; that's not their forte. You hire your stylist; whatever someone's image is as an artist is what they've chosen to portray. Hide
I hated school so bad. I only liked art class during high school. I was always smart. I hated school so bad. I only liked art class during high school. I was always smart.
I never feel with the fashion stuff that it's too fake. If I was a model and had a working part in F Show more I never feel with the fashion stuff that it's too fake. If I was a model and had a working part in Fashion Week, then I might feel like that, but I'm just a visitor. I really only walk in and watch the shows and think, 'Maybe I could wear that in a video.' I meet the designer, say hello, and then I go. Hide
I love musk oil. There's something about musk that makes it memorable without being overpowering. I love musk oil. There's something about musk that makes it memorable without being overpowering.
Music is art to me, and you don't censor art. You don't go into a museum and censor things. Music is art to me, and you don't censor art. You don't go into a museum and censor things.
Not every artist is a role model. Not every artist is a role model.
I always thought that there was something in hip-hop culture that was the misfit of all the musical Show more I always thought that there was something in hip-hop culture that was the misfit of all the musical styles, where they didn't really belong. They're kind of like, 'No, we're a real culture! We're not going anywhere, you can't get rid of us!' I really liked that there was a rebelliousness about it. I connected with that. Hide
I like 'Ab Fab;' I love the crazy stuff they wear. That's my favourite! I love 'Ab Fab.' I like 'Ab Fab;' I love the crazy stuff they wear. That's my favourite! I love 'Ab Fab.'
I'd dropped out of high school without really doing it on purpose - I'd just go home at lunch 'cos I Show more I'd dropped out of high school without really doing it on purpose - I'd just go home at lunch 'cos I didn't have friends, then stay there all afternoon listening to rap. It got to the point where I wouldn't have ed even if I'd gone back. I was depressed, basically. Hide
I'm a pretty chill and easygoing person; most people in Australia are, as well. I don't think I ever Show more I'm a pretty chill and easygoing person; most people in Australia are, as well. I don't think I ever really saw a lot of fights growing up. I think it's hard to get people in Australia angry and want to fight, minus one or two people in the media... but we won't say any names. Hide
They say I'm insane because I need to have so much creative control. They say I'm unmanageable, but Show more They say I'm insane because I need to have so much creative control. They say I'm unmanageable, but I'm not. I just know what I like. I'm obsessed with it. If you can't control it, that's like having somebody else paint your pictures. How could you do that? I never could. Hide
It's different, it's weird to say, 'She's a white rapper or she can't do this because she's this col Show more It's different, it's weird to say, 'She's a white rapper or she can't do this because she's this color - this color does this thing. These are the boxes we have, this is what it is, don't try to change it.' And it's crazy to me because I'm just not from that world, so I can't really rock with it all the way. Hide
I feel like 'Work' was a really good song for people to get to know me, as it's obviously biographic Show more I feel like 'Work' was a really good song for people to get to know me, as it's obviously biographical. With 'Bounce,' I wanted to make sure people know there's a fun side to me as well as the somber and serious one. Hide
A lot of people heard 'Murda Business' and thought it was about killing people, trying to be tough a Show more A lot of people heard 'Murda Business' and thought it was about killing people, trying to be tough and hardcore. If you actually listen to the lyrics, it's kind of silly and playful. Hide
I always say: 'Share your happiness with the world, give other people that happiness and let it come Show more I always say: 'Share your happiness with the world, give other people that happiness and let it come back,' but some things make me question it. I don't know if I want some people to know that I am happy. I think a lot of people want to take it away from you, and that's really scary. Hide
There's an obligation to not lead people down the wrong path, but I hardly think me wearing short sh Show more There's an obligation to not lead people down the wrong path, but I hardly think me wearing short shorts on stage is creating monsters. Hide
People think I'm more wild than I am... I like going to theme parks, play sports or just hanging out Show more People think I'm more wild than I am... I like going to theme parks, play sports or just hanging out with my friends. Hide
I think stupid people are surprised that I'm Australian. It's a small-minded; we live in a global co Show more I think stupid people are surprised that I'm Australian. It's a small-minded; we live in a global community, but I suppose some people still are small-minded. Hide
I always felt really alone because no one wanted to talk about the things that I enjoyed, and that w Show more I always felt really alone because no one wanted to talk about the things that I enjoyed, and that was really rap music and hip-hop as a culture. You know, having the shoes, using the words, buying the magazines, seeing the videos. And I had nobody to share it with, so I feel like I lived a lot online. Hide
As a child, I my dad would sometimes drive me into town with him to play pinball machines t Show more As a child, I my dad would sometimes drive me into town with him to play pinball machines together. It's a bittersweet memory but also a favorite. Hide
People criticize you for trying new things. I think, 'I'm new! I'm 22!' I don't know exactly what my Show more People criticize you for trying new things. I think, 'I'm new! I'm 22!' I don't know exactly what my sound is or what I want my album to sound like, so I'm not releasing it yet. While I'm experimenting, I'll let you in on the journey, and you can hear it for free. Hide
I started rapping since, like, 14. But I've been obsessed with rap from when I was 11. I heard 'Baby Show more I started rapping since, like, 14. But I've been obsessed with rap from when I was 11. I heard 'Baby Don't Cry,' I'll never forget. Hide
Being talked about like a package - I feel like that all the time. Being talked about like a package - I feel like that all the time.
I'm irrational about all things creative, and I'm always late! I'm irrational about all things creative, and I'm always late!
I didn't have cable television growing up; there were only six channels you could watch then. The on Show more I didn't have cable television growing up; there were only six channels you could watch then. The only really good channel was channel 10, and they would play 'The Nanny Called Fran' every night for years. I've seen every episode 100 times. I would get my Grandma to make me leopard skin dresses on her sewing machine. Hide
I love purple because my name is Amethyst. I love purple because my name is Amethyst.
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