Iggy Azalea, the Australian rapper known for hits like "Fancy," has largely stepped away from her music career as of 2024. After a peak in popularity around 2014, her career faced multiple challenges including controversies over racially insensitive remarks and personal drama, which contributed to a decline in her public image and popularity. She also experienced mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts during the height of her career pressures
. In recent years, Azalea announced she would not be finishing her fourth album and is retiring from music to focus on other creative projects. She expressed a desire to pursue creative directions beyond music, including work as a creative director and other ventures that align better with her current life, especially as a mother. She has also been active on platforms like OnlyFans, where she shares creative content and reportedly earns significant income, and launched ventures such as a memecoin called Mother Iggy and a telecommunications service called Unreal Mobile
. Her decision to leave music is influenced by her wish to protect her privacy and focus on raising her son, as touring and public scrutiny no longer fit her lifestyle priorities
. Thus, while she remains a public figure, Iggy Azalea has shifted her career focus away from music toward broader creative and business endeavors.
