Iggy Azalea Announces Retirement From Music, Pivots To Design
Since the release of her smash hit “Fancy” in 2014, Iggy Azalea has been an intrinsic part of today’s music scene. However, she recently surprised fans with an announcement: after a decade of making music, the artist has decided to call it quits and focus on design instead.
Through a lengthy message on social media, the rapper revealed the reasons behind her decision. Read on to learn more about Azalea’s retirement, and hear her thoughts in her own words.
Why Iggy Azalea Has Retired From Music
In her own words, Iggy Azalea has always been “someone who finds joy in being creative and seeing [her] ideas come to life”. Through music, she has delivered a multitude of big and crazy ideas to the world, captivating her large fanbase.
However, as she explains, she feels much more passionate about design and creative direction than she does about song-writing. It is evidenced by her work, as she spends a lot of time and energy on perfecting the design aspects of her projects. Therefore, Azalea decided to follow her heart and leave music behind.
In her message, Azalea was adamant in clarifying that she is not “bullied away from music” as some may believe; she has simply chosen to dedicate more of her time and efforts to the other passions of her life.
What’s Next For Iggy Azalea?
Now that Iggy Azalea has officially retired, her energy will mainly be focused towards design and other creative endeavors. The artist is “really happy” and “passionate” about the projects and ideas she has been working on, and she looks forward to sharing them with her fans as soon as possible.
The rapper’s recent single “Money Come” was released in August 2020. For now, there is no information about what type of projects fans can expect her to embark on. In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for new and exciting developments from Azalea.
Final Words
It’s always bittersweet to see an artist we admire announce their retirement from making music. Iggy Azalea has been a staple in the industry for the last decade; her inspirational art and discography will be greatly missed.
Although this announcement is certainly not the news fans wanted to hear, we wish the best of luck to Azalea in her new creative endeavors, and can’t wait to see the exciting projects she has in store.
