Iggy Azalea has affirmed her departure from music,stating she has “no interest” in returning to the industry.The rapper’s comments, recently surfacing online, solidify a shift away from music that has been developing over recent years.
azalea’s statement follows a period of increasing distance from major music releases and public discussion of challenges faced during her career. Her decision impacts fans and raises ongoing conversations about artist rights and the pressures within the music industry, particularly for women in rap.
Azalea’s last studio album, The End of an Era, arrived in 2021, presented as a closing chapter before pursuing new creative endeavors. her 2014 debut, The New Classic, achieved global success, featuring the Billboard No. 1 single “Fancy” and establishing her as a leading Australian rapper of the decade.
Earlier this year, Azalea publicly alleged on X (formerly Twitter) that Worldwide Music Group owed her “millions of dollars in back pay” from international royalties, claiming the amount was in the “eight-figure range” and accusing the corporation of “technically” stealing earnings from her early career. UMG did not comment at the time. azalea has continued to advocate for artist rights and royalty clarity online.
In August, Azalea appeared on ABC News, speaking candidly about the pressures she experienced during her peak fame. She recalled being labeled an “industry plant” and described the rap industry as a “battlefield.” “I was stepping on landmines left and right, and I just couldn’t survive it. It’s not survivable,” she said. She acknowledged making mistakes but emphasized the emotional toll of navigating the spotlight reshaped her relationship with music.
“There are some things I walked into and deserve, or things I could have done better,” she said. ”But I can’t sit here all day long feeling sorry about that. It’s just part of life.”
Since then, Azalea has focused on business ventures, including cryptocurrency projects and online creative work, and has given no indication of reconsidering her retirement. Her recent comments reinforce her firm decision to step away from music, with no plans for a comeback.
