Iggy Azalea’s journey to global stardom didn’t happen overnight. Born Amethyst Kelly in Sydney, Australia, she made a life-changing decision at 16 to leave her home and chase her hip-hop ambitions in America – a leap that took grit, patience, and a willingness to stand out in a genre where she looked and sounded like no one else. Years of grinding through mixtapes, self-promotion, and relentless hustle finally paid off in 2014 with “Fancy,” the single that catapulted her into mainstream fame.
While Iggy’s bold style, distinctive flow, and unapologetically pop-infused sound set her apart musically, her personal life has often pulled just as much attention. From candid interviews to headline-making romances, she’s never shied away from living – and loving – out loud. But beneath the glitz and gossip, her approach to relationships has quietly evolved.
The Men in Iggy’s Life
Right now, Iggy is dating NBA player Malik Monk. They’ve been together since early 2022, and although glimpses of their relationship occasionally pop up on social media, the couple generally keeps things under the radar – a notable shift from Iggy’s more high-profile romances in the past.
One of her most significant relationships was with rapper Playboi Carti, with whom she shares a son, Onyx, born in 2020. While their split was messy at times and played out, in part, on social media, Iggy eventually opened up about navigating the challenges of new motherhood and co-parenting in the spotlight.
Before Carti, there was a brief romance with Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, and a highly publicized engagement to NBA player Nick Young. That relationship unraveled in 2016 after a cheating scandal, magnified by a leaked video that left little room for rumors. The very public nature of that breakup marked a turning point for Iggy, who, from then on, seemed to draw clearer boundaries around her private life.
She’s also been linked – sometimes credibly, sometimes just in the fever dream of celebrity tabloids – to names like Drake, French Montana, and Tory Lanez. Iggy has rarely confirmed or denied such rumors, often choosing to let the gossip swirl while she focuses on her career and her son.
What’s most revealing is how Iggy herself views relationships, especially in contrast with her tough, take-no-prisoners artistic persona. During a 2016 interview with Elle Canada, she shared: “Relationships are about trusting someone enough to give them the power to hurt you, but believing they won’t.” The honesty in that line says as much about her as any chart hit – a willingness to be vulnerable, to risk, to feel deeply.
When her relationships end, Iggy is rarely the first to speak out. She typically takes her time, and when she does decide to tell her side, it’s only after the dust has settled. After her breakup with Playboi Carti, for instance, she waited several months before publicly sharing what she’d gone through as a single new mom in the glare of public scrutiny.
Past Relationships
Malik Monk
Tory Lanez
Playboi Carti
Jimmy Butler
DeAndre Hopkins
Tyga
Quavo
Ljay Currie
French Montana
Nick Young
Michael B. Jordan
A$AP Rocky
Hefe Wine
Through it all, Iggy Azalea keeps moving forward. Her romantic life might draw headlines, but these days, her focus is on her music, her creativity, and – above all – her young son. The world may never tire of speculating about her love life, but Iggy’s story runs deeper: it’s one of resilience, growth, and always staying true to herself, no matter who’s watching.