Iggy Azalea is fully embracing the Australian summer, trading the studio for the shoreline during a sun-drenched holiday back in her homeland. The 35-year-old musician has been sharing glimpses of her extended break, which prominently features endless beach days near her hometown.
Sun, Sea and a Surprise Windfall
Over the weekend, the star made a bold style statement, stripping down to a revealing G-string bikini for a dip in the ocean. In photos posted to her Instagram, she showcased her impressively toned physique and a large floral tattoo adorning her bottom. The Sydney-born rapper, who returned Down Under for Christmas last week, appears to be basing herself in the Byron Bay area, close to her hometown of Mullumbimby, and spending quality time with family and friends.
In a more casual post, she offered a nod to classic Aussie tastes, sharing a picture of a half-eaten iced finger bun. However, the most unexpected reveal came in the form of a lucrative Christmas gift. Another social media upload appeared to show that the star had won a hefty $10,000 on an Instant Scratch-It ticket she received on Christmas Day.
From Chart-Topping Rapper to Crypto Mogul
While she may have officially retired from music in 2024, selling her catalogue—including the record-breaking hit Fancy—for an eight-figure sum, Azalea is far from idle. The hip-hop artist has pivoted to a new and potentially more profitable career path as a cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Beyond the controversial launch of her 'memecoin' $Mother, a venture less known to those outside the crypto world is her ownership of an online casino. Named Motherland, the crypto-powered gambling platform features streamers hosting classic games like blackjack and poker, with punters able to bet using Azalea's own cryptocurrency. The star occasionally hosts streams herself to drive engagement on the site.
This business move seems to be funding a luxurious lifestyle, which she frequently flaunts online. It marks a significant shift for the artist who, a decade ago, dominated global charts with Fancy—a song Billboard later crowned the biggest hit by a female rapper in history—and collaborated with greats like Ariana Grande and Britney Spears.
A Life of Leisure and Luxury
Azalea's current Australian sojourn paints a picture of relaxation and indulgence. From car journeys with a group of girlfriends en route to the beach to serene ocean swims, her focus is squarely on holiday mode. The successful scratchcard win only adds to the theme of good fortune surrounding her trip.
Having also found major financial success on the subscription platform OnlyFans in 2023, Iggy Azalea has expertly transitioned from pop-rap superstar to a multifaceted businesswoman, proving her ventures extend well beyond the microphone. Her Australian summer holiday serves as a glamorous showcase of where that new career path has led.
