Rapper Iggy Azalea finds unwavering support in her career from her parents, Tanya Kelly and Brendan Kelly, who provided her with a unique shelter as she grew up in Australia. Despite their fascinating personalities, the musician loves them just as they are.
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Renowned hip-hop star Iggy Azalea's prosperous music career is intricately linked to her upbringing by her parents, Brendan Kelly and Tanya Kelly. The Australian rapper has risen to fame through her distinctive sound.
Before becoming a successful musician, she had tried to be a model. However, due to her fame, fans wonder what role Iggy Azalea's parents play in shaping their daughter's success in the industry.
Iggy Azalea arriving at Capital Radio studios on November 25, 2019, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Tanya and Brendan Kelly Raised Their Daughter in a Unique Home
Tanya and Brendan Kelly became parents at 19 when they welcomed their daughter. While she is known as Iggy Azalea to her fans, her birth name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly, and she once remarked that only those who she considers elite use her first name.
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Shortly after their daughter's birth, they moved from Sydney to Mullumbimby, where Brendan took on the impressive task of building their house himself. According to Tanya, their home was constructed using mud bricks.
Iggy Azalea attends "The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show" at Z100 Studio on November 19, 2019, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Inside Brendan and Tanya Kelly's Journey as Parents
Brendan is a former comic artist renowned for his unique approach to creating cartoons. His unique style ingeniously imitates the format of children's books, albeit with explicit content.
Among his notable works is the book "The Perfect Poo," published in August 2013. In addition to being an author, he extended his artistry to new horizons by releasing a video in which he narrates one of his quirky masterpieces.
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Iggy Azalea visits "The X Change Rate" hosted by Monet X Change during the Build Series on July 25, 2019, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Despite Brendan's unconventional artistic creations, he remains loved by his daughter, and he influenced her art when she was a teenager and made her read books. She said:
"He made me look at [art] as a teenager. He would give me books and he would give me quizzes. He would always tell me, 'Look at this film,' or 'Look at this artist. What do you think he's trying to say?'"
While his art did bring vibrancy to his life, it wasn't always the scenario. When his daughter was in fifth grade, Brendan left the family, influenced by the pressures and frustrations stemming from his relationship with Tanya.
Iggy Azalea attends the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 beach concert on July 26, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
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Brendan eventually returned when his daughter had grown older. During this reconciliation, his daughter also developed a deeper understanding of him. Over time, their relationship improved significantly, and she recognized his positive influence on her.
Meanwhile, Tanya reportedly worked as a "cleaner." Before her daughter became a famous musician, the mother-daughter used to run a small cleaning business. She is also a highly protective mother.
When Iggy Azalea bravely released one of her initial songs, despite its explicit nature, Tanya remarked that her creations were "cool."
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When her daughter expressed her desire to go to the U.S., specifically to Miami, Florida, for a holiday, Tanya harbored reservations about the idea. Still, her daughter had all the money she needed to be in another country.
Nevertheless, Tanya agreed to her daughter's request, unaware that the latter had concealed the true purpose of the journey, which was to pursue music. On the day her daughter left, Tanya cried, emphasizing her worries about being seen as a bad mom if anything happened. All her fears have turned into happiness now.
Iggy Azalea performs at YouTube Theater on September 22, 2021, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Iggy Azalea's Parents Proudly Support Her Career
Tanya and Brendan's daughter is now one of the hip-hop sensations in the music industry. Iggy Azalea has become iconic for her tracks "Fancy" with Charli XCX. The couple's daughter has collaborated with equally-talented artists, including Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Rita Ora, and Jennifer Lopez.
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A proud mom, Tanya fondly remembered her daughter was interested in hip-hop as a teenager. The particular memory that stood out for Tanya was her daughter's first hip-hop performance during Australia Day's long weekend at Lismore PCYC.
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Tanya and Brendan's daughter has truly made her mark on international stages. When Iggy Azalea bravely released one of her initial songs, despite its explicit nature, Tanya remarked that her creations were "cool."
With her daughter's success, Tanya emphasized that her daughter aspires to be the female equivalent of Eminem, highlighting that one can achieve anything with determination.
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