Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea is the stage name of Amethyst Amelia Kelly, an Australian rapper who rose to fame in the mid-2010s with hits like "Fancy" and "Black Widow." Her career has been marked by both commercial success and controversy over her adoption of Southern American hip-hop style and accent.

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controversy

cultural appropriation

Misusing another group's traditions

backlashStrong negative reaction
criticismJudgment of faults
feudBitter ongoing rivalry

T.I. · apology · Twitter · social media · outrage · scandal · polarizing · debate · tabloid · provocative

collaborations

T.I.

Atlanta-based rapper's stage name

Ariana Grande"Thank U, Next" singer
Def JamHip-hop record label
producerOne who makes things

rapper

hip-hop

Rhythmic spoken-word music

FancyGiven name, often pets
emceeCeremony host
flowUnbroken forward movement

bars · rhymes · verses · lyricism · beats · trap · mixtape · freestyle · cadence · Trouble

fame

celebrity

Widely recognized public figure

FancyGiven name, often pets
BillboardLarge outdoor advertising display
chart-toppingRanking first in sales

viral · paparazzi · red carpet · endorsements · followers · trending · spotlight · glamour · limelight · stardom

Australian

Sydney

New South Wales capital

accentRegional speech pattern
emigratedLeft one's native land
AussieInformal term for Australian

Opposites

musical authenticity and hip-hop credibility

Iggy AzaleaKendrick Lamar

Lauryn Hill · J. Cole · Tupac Shakur · The Notorious B.I.G. · Scarface

cultural position as white artist in Black genre

Iggy AzaleaLauryn Hill

Missy Elliott · Queen Latifah · Nicki Minaj · Eve · Da Brat

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG