Iggy Azalea Speaks Out About Her Experience With Rap Music: Read The Tweets
Perhaps no pop star has skyrocketed to fame faster in 2014 than Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea: From “Fancy” with Charli XCX to “Problem” with Ariana Grande to “Black Widow” with Rita Ora, the New Classic femcee has gone from success to success on top of the pop charts.
But at the same time, Iggy’s also fielded a substantial amount of criticism and shade for her entry into the rap game: From Nicki Minaj‘s (maybe?) shady snipe on the BET Awards to Rah Digga‘s diss to most recently, shots fired on Instagram from Snoop Dogg, not everyone is feeling the I-G-G-Y love.
Last night, Iggy opened up on Twitter about her history with rap music, where she came from (“Work” style), and her intention to globalize the craft. “As a kid loved rap but alot of lyrics were SO heavily themed around where you came from, it made me feel i didnt have a place,” she began the conversation. “i love love love to see and hear about other kids from all around the world discovering that maybe rap music is for them too. :-)”
Read all of the tweets after the jump.
Lets talk…
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
As a kid loved rap but alot of lyrics were SO heavily themed around where you came from, it made me feel i didnt have a place.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
I shared my journey in WORK but make it a point not to mention much about any place wether it be where i was birthed or where i now reside.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
Because i approach writing as if I’m making music for my 14 year old self to hear and i don’t want her to feel left out.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
to fill a song full of references about australia or any other place in particular would defeat the entire point.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
because the point is to defy the notion youre defined by the dirt underneath your feet.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
the point is for many music is more influential, relatable and inspirational than the place we live.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
I’m the product of how powerful music is and how far it can reach. I’m one of those kids and i love it.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
and i love love love to see and hear about other kids from all around the world discovering that maybe rap music is for them too. :-)
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 17, 2014
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