Iggy Azalea Sails into Crypto Fortune: From Rap Star to Meme Mogul
Iggy Azalea's Shocking Career Transformation: From Rap Queen to Crypto Kingpin
The once-mighty Iggy Azalea, who rose to fame with her chart-topping hit "Fancy" back in 2014, has been keeping a low profile lately. But it seems the Australian rapper has traded in her microphone for a different kind of spotlight – and it's not just about her music.
The 35-year-old hip-hop star has been secretly building an empire in the cryptocurrency world, and it's clear she's done incredibly well for herself. In recent weeks, Iggy has been flaunting her luxurious lifestyle on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into the high-octane world of crypto entrepreneurship.
A series of jaw-dropping posts showed Iggy sailing on a massive yacht, sipping cocktails, and being pampered by a team of staff. The photos were captioned with a cheeky tongue-out emoji, hinting that the rapper is living her best life.
But what's behind this sudden shift in career focus? Sources close to Iggy reveal that she's been quietly working on various crypto ventures, including an online casino called Motherland. The platform features scantily-clad streamers hosting games like blackjack and poker, with punters using Iggy's own memecoin, $Mother.
Some streams have raised eyebrows, featuring strippers twerking, pole dancing, and rubbing cake on each other – a far cry from the wholesome image of her music days. Other clips showcase women shaking their derrieres in front of green-screened slot machines, leaving fans questioning Iggy's latest business move.
It seems Iggy has abandoned her rap career for good, having officially retired from music in 2024 after making millions on OnlyFans in 2023. Her transition to crypto entrepreneur comes as a shock to longtime fans, who are still reeling from the news.
"I'm heartbroken," confessed one fan on social media. "My biggest wish for 2025: Iggy Azalea to go back to her real passion which is music."
But it's clear that Iggy has moved on and is now invested in the world of cryptocurrency. In fact, she's taken over Unreal Mobile, relaunching the company as co-founder and chief branding officer. Plans are underway to incorporate her $Mother memecoin into the service.
When asked about her decision to leave music behind, Iggy told TheScholarlyNote.com that touring had become "monotonous" for her. "It was a bit creatively limiting," she explained. "I had already started angel investing and taking smaller creative roles in companies, and I just felt so much more fulfillment and excitement in that."
As part of her transition, Iggy sold the rights to her music catalog – including hits like "Fancy" and "Black Widow" – for an eight-figure sum to Domain Capital. It's a bold move, considering she's now diving headfirst into the world of crypto.
But not everyone is impressed with Iggy's career change. Longtime fans are still reeling from her departure from music, and some have taken to social media to express their disappointment.
"I really wish some people understood there’s more to life than money," wrote one fan. "She's stuck on Crypto now because her music career ended as a dud."
As the controversy surrounding Iggy's latest venture continues to simmer, one thing is clear: this rapper-turned-crypto-kingpin has truly gone all-in on her new business ventures.
Whether or not fans will follow her into the world of crypto remains to be seen. But for now, it seems Iggy Azalea is loving every minute of her luxurious lifestyle as a cryptocurrency entrepreneur – and judging by her Instagram posts, she's got nothing but praise for her new line of work.