Iggy Azalea Admits She Can't Freestyle But Defends Writing Abilities

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Iggy Azalea has been criticized for her freestyling skills, but she is adamant that she can write circles around many other women in the rap game.

She may not be addressing rumors that she recently gave birth, but Iggy Azalea has taken to social media to defend her artistry.  For months, Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti have been entangled in rumors that they were expecting their first child together. Recently, gossip blogs have shared that they have sources who have confirmed that the two rappers have welcomed their child, but neither Playboi Carti or Iggy have come forward to share any news about their personal lives.

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However, Iggy did pull a post-and-delete move on Twitter after a user posed a hypothetical question to the public. "A gun is pointed to your head the female rapper that has your zodiac sign has to do a freestyle to save you are you dead or alive?" the fan account wrote in a caption of a photo. The picture showed four women in rap: Iggy Azalea, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B. Iggy decided to weigh in and The Neighborhood Talk shared a screenshot of her response.

"I can't freestyle and that's fine, but I can write the f*ck outta a song & half the girls can't do that either," Iggy stated. Who she was referring to remains a mystery, but you can check out her tweet below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.