Iggy Azalea Names Missy Elliott As Top Influence / Likens Press To Serial Killer

Published: Tuesday 24th Mar 2015 by Sam
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“People think I think I’m ‘The Sh*t’ when I’m actually really hard on myself”

Iggy Azalea spills all in a fun, yet telling new interview with Vogue.

Departing from the usual Q&A format, the magazine tapped the ‘Fancy’ femcee for their latest 73 Questions feature.

A mixed blend of music, fashion, and lifestyle questions, the informal chat – which sees her talk Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and more, is arguably the best sit-down we’ve from the controversial Australian rapper since she became a Billboard fixture.

See why below…

Now “this” is more like it.

In the space of just under eight minutes, she manages to come across likeable, relatable, unaffected and warm. Traits we’re more than sure she possessed before, but have undeniably become lost in the midst of her weekly social media meltdowns.

It’s unlikely she’ll ever win over some corners of the music buying mass, however her team would be well-advised to secure more media opps like this if they want to sell her in such a way that’ll facilitate longevity.

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  1. FutureCIARA March 24, 2015

    Ofcourse, MISSY is QUEEN!

    She influenced an entire generation, And shes about to comeback and SLAY this generation as well!

    • maurice March 24, 2015

      chile, how did TGJ not cover her admitting to the magazine she got a boob job recently. DEATH! Now she just gotta admit them booty tooty shots

  2. Barb-wire March 24, 2015

    Iggy be gone sis, The new flopsick gold yet?

    • Iconic Iggy March 24, 2015

      The New Classic is basically gold and it’s sales are within the same ballpark as The Pink Prints, idk why yall try it with the shade.

    • SLAYRIAH CAREY (TOUR DE FORCE) March 24, 2015

      Nicki got a #1 yet?

      • FutureCIARA March 24, 2015

        Oop

  3. Mark111 March 24, 2015

    Of course, Missy is Queen of Hip Hop.

    • I don’t stan March 24, 2015

      THAT’S RIGHT THESE B!TCHES (IGGY,NICKI) BETTER SIT. CLASS IS IN SESSION!

  4. Sarat March 24, 2015

    Why are Nicki fans running to this post? Shouldn’t you be getting back to your jobs at Kmart?

    I enjoyed the video and glad she praises Missy.

    • Rosie March 24, 2015

      Death.
      Can they even afford their fave’s stripper/IG thot clothing line? Someone posted a pic of the entire line being discounted for 90% off on Twitter not long ago.

      • Sarah March 24, 2015

        lmao probably not. Most couldn’t even afford TPP.

  5. King of hearts March 24, 2015

    i always knew she was down to earth, but everyone on the Internet rather listen to the posts that got the most RTs….anyways she always shows respect to those who came before her EVEN NICKI…even if u don’t like her hit skip or get off her post…rooting for this girl

  6. TheElusiveLamb March 24, 2015

    “I wish I could sing like Mariah Carey. That would be amazing.” You better stan for The Elusive Chanteuse!

  7. Iconic Iggy March 24, 2015

    Like someone said above, people would rather focus on the post that make Iggy seem delusional and conceited and ignore the ample proof that she is a down to earth person. As much as I miss her on Twitter, I think the break from social media has been good for her. She just needs to focus on getting the tour back on track and pushing Trouble, which has summer hit potential. I’m here for album #2 but it should wait till 2016. Iggy should take a little break.

    • Rihboy March 24, 2015

      She is very down to earth. She just sucks.

  8. SLAYRIAH CAREY (TOUR DE FORCE) March 24, 2015

    “I wish I could sing like Mariah Carey.” Yes STAN! Mariah inspires all of these chicks. I still don’t like Iggy though

  9. RATEDXXX March 24, 2015

    I am all for rooting for the underdogs or lessors some people calls them..

    but this bish gets on my last nerves….she doesn’t have any talent whatsoever..

    and for her to have an attitude for not bringing ish to the table..she makes my a** itch

    now she’s trying to use my Missy as a mean to stay relevant..bish stay in your lane

    • MisdamenorFan March 25, 2015

      Can you not?

  10. BeyRihLiyah March 24, 2015

    zzzzzzzz is the hoee still around damn I forgot all about her

    • King of hearts March 24, 2015

      Obviously not….u comment negative s*** on all her posts

    • Iconic Iggy March 24, 2015

      Lmao, you’re here literally every Iggy post, who are you trying to fool?

  11. RATEDXXX March 24, 2015

    I’m not knocking the chick for her hustle…but in this business you need to have tougher skin..

    why respond to the negative comments personally?

    If I’m going to spend my money on you, you better come correct..she needs to adjust her attitude…and learn how to rap…

    I head her on Fancy and I was amazed on how the heck did she get a record contract as a rapper?

    I blame T.I. for this….

  12. Boykin March 24, 2015

    I wouldn’t exactly say Australia wants her back, but they’ can’t say no. Please kangaroo hop your fake, floppy a** back down under.

    • King of hearts March 24, 2015

      That’s like IGGY telling blacks to go back to Africa….BLACK PPL CRY ANOUT RACISM EVERY CHANCE THEY GET but turn around and say s*** like this…like this girl literally bothers NOONE….Go find a hobby f**

  13. AnnaliseKeatingsNewWig March 24, 2015

    YOU CAN’T SIT WITH US!

    • Tyler March 24, 2015

      Ohhh, love your avi (:

      • AnnaliseKeatingsNewWig March 24, 2015

        Thank you gurl x

  14. 내가 제일 잘 나가 | Matt Toddy March 24, 2015

    You know what I like about iggy? She brings a good energy with her pop hits.

    One of my faves said she was inspired by iggy when she did her song “red”

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oTXCgR93zC8

  15. #JACKIE March 24, 2015

    Iggy has yall panini pressed kii. She never bothers anyone and always shows love unlike another silicone filled attention whoring thot…. Go Iggy! Slay!

  16. King B > ur fave March 24, 2015

    That was one of the best celeb interview I ever saw I wished people actually watch it instead of running to spit their venom on the comments section

  17. Rosie March 24, 2015

    Ugh yes, this is EXACTLY what she needed. She came off as so cute and likable here. And her Vogue shoot slays while some others are baiting for headlines and showing off their prepubicent-looking body for old white men in Playboy.

    • 내가 제일 잘 나가 | Matt Toddy March 24, 2015

      Hehe when we share the same opinion <

  18. Mark111 March 24, 2015

    Y’all hear that Fancy 3.0? Girl step out the one hit wonder box.

  19. RATEDXXX March 24, 2015

    umm she admit in an interview that she got her b****** done four months ago..so I wouldn’t bash nicki minaj for her silicone body….

    people needs to do their research first son…

    she still makes my a** itch

  20. JT March 24, 2015

    Should should of answered “Fancy” or “All the mainstream songs I’ve released” when she got asked the question about what song she wished she written

  21. GEEZUS March 24, 2015

    First she was influenced by Nicki, then it was Kim and now it’s Missy meanwhile sounding like T.I , Britney and that other dude. She probably jumped on the Missy wave after Katy’s Super Bowl performance. What’s next for Iggy? “I always was influenced by Trina since day one”

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