Iggy Azalea took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday to reveal that she is stepping away from the music industry. The “Fancy” rapper disclosed that she has halted work on her upcoming album to explore her passion for design and creative direction.
In a heartfelt and lengthy post, Iggy expressed her genuine feelings about her artistic pursuits. “In truth, what I’ve known for a long time is that I feel more passionately about design and creative direction than I do about songwriting,” she shared. “Jokes aside, I do spend a lot more time on that part of things… because I’m most confident at that (sic).”
The Australian rapper went on to explain that she has been dedicating significant time to another project, redirecting her focus away from completing her album. “That’s why I want to let you know that I’m not going to finish my album,” Iggy revealed. “It’s been paused for a few months while I was giving direction for a different project, and in truth, I just haven’t felt the urge to go back to it. I feel really happy and passionate in my day-to-day life when my mind’s (sic) focused on that, and so I want to stick to what’s undeniably best for me.”
This unexpected announcement has left fans and the music industry in shock, as Iggy Azalea, known for her chart-topping hits and dynamic stage presence, takes a new creative direction in her career. While fans may miss her musical contributions, it’s evident that Iggy is excited about this new chapter in her life. Only time will tell what innovative projects and designs Iggy Azalea will unveil in the realm of design and creative direction.
He discovered the gem when he was 12 years old and still has it now, claiming it to be why he fell in love with music. He likes to play disc golf when he's not writing about music. He is a one-of-a-kind individual who is always the first to bust out his air guitar on the dance-floor.