Iggy Azalea owes her life to her management team.
The rapper gave a very candid interview to Billboard on Friday, in which she revealed just how bad her mental state had become.
Following a Twitter war with her record label which resulted in her leaving Def Jam, allegations of cultural appropriation, and a canned second album, the Australian native commenced on a downward spiral, prompting her team to take action.
They staged an intervention for the 27-year-old and recommended that she check into a mental retreat in Arizona.
“They were like, ‘We think you’re really talented and you can go to the studio and make hits all day, but we don’t know if, you know, someone says something about you and you have a reaction it could ruin a branding deal,’” she recalled. “‘We need you to go and speak to these people and make sure that you’re mentally prepared to come out with new music.’ I didn’t want to go there — I didn’t like the idea of being sent away somewhere. I was pissed.”
But after spending 2 weeks at the facility, Iggy is grateful for following orders
“I’ve never really sat down and had an honest conversation with professional people.It was good to say something to somebody who could give me the tools and information on how to make my life manageable when I’m feeling those things. So it was really useful — I’m glad that I went.”
And we’re glad that you’re doing well, Iggy.
