Iggy Azalea Blasts Music Industry: "The Grammys Are Rigged As F*ck"

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She also complained that YouTube hasn't recommended her latest music video even though they'd previously approved it.

She's already raised eyebrows for posting screenshots of those blue check-marked Instagram profiles that have slid in her DMs with offers, but airing out her private messages wasn't the only thing on Iggy Azalea's agenda this weekend. The Australian-born rapper recently released her Tyga-assisted single "Sip It," and while both Iggy and her fans expected for the single to climb the charts, she accused YouTube of refusing to promote her latest music video.

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"So @YouTube won’t recommended my video or add it to trending because of the 'content in the video' I’ve waited 48 hours and still can’t get a real answer from anyone at YouTube about why they have far more controversial videos in their trending list as week speak," tweeted Iggy. "Sip It" is an NSFW clip, but plenty of artists have scantily clad women in their music videos.

"I’m really disappointed because I’m indie and I depend on things like that for streaming," Iggy continued. "I sent my video in to their staff a week prior and they told me it was perfect, no issues. I don’t really feel like it’s fair, and I really wish someone at @youtube would resolve it." This wasn't the only grievance Iggy had with the industry.

"The Grammys are rigged as f*ck and y'all know that now and collectively agree but forget the whole biz is ran by the same mfs planning THAT event... so why don't you believe the whole industry is the same way... This YALL logic," she tweeted elsewhere. She previously took aim at Spotify, accusing them of falsifying their information. Check out a few messages, as well as the music video for Iggy Azalea and Tyga's "Sip It" 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.

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