Iggy Azalea’s recent concert in Saudi Arabia may have posed some troubles for the Australian rapper. The incident occurred last Friday when the artist was headlining the Gamers8 e-sports event at Boulevard Riyadh City. The aftermath of her wardrobe malfunction was witnessed on Twitter as Azalea explained why she was barred from finishing the show.
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The rapper, in a now-deleted tweet, explained what exactly had transpired. In a follow-up tweet, the gravity of the situation was expanded upon, with the artist claiming that the authorities were “sent over the edge” over a remark she made on-stage. The replies to these tweets suggest a mixed reception, with some supporting Azalea and others criticizing her.
Iggy Azalea’s Pants Ripped While Performing In Saudi Arabia
At the Gamers8 e-sports event, Iggy Azalea was headlining the show. Mid-performance, the actress’ latex outfit suffered a split around the leg area, revealing a swathe of skin. With this wardrobe malfunction, the concert had to be stopped. The rapper went on to Twitter to address the following in a tweet:
“Saudi Arabia please know to everyone at the show tonight… I LOVE YOU. And I’m soooooo sorry I wasn’t allowed to finish my show. It’s not the promoter who put on the show’s fault so show them kindness because they are amazing people and we all wanted to continue but were not allowed by authorities because of my pants splitting.”
Although it is not required for tourists in Saudi Arabia to cover up to the same degree as locals or wear the exact outfits as them, it is strongly advised that they “dress modestly.” This is the general norm prescribed and followed.
It has been reported that some fans were confused as to why the singer of Fancy wasn’t allowed to swap her pants and continue her performance. While she did attempt to make a wardrobe change, it appears that a comment she made may have offended local authorities in Saudi Arabia, leading to the show being stopped.
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Iggy Azalea’s Comment Seems To Have Caused The Trouble
In a follow-up tweet, the actress explained that a comment she made was enough to send the local authorities “over the edge.” She additionally affirmed that she doesn’t want her fans to lambast the show’s organizers, as they had no hand in the aftermath of the incident. The situation was far out of Azalea’s and the organizers’ control. Instead, it was the police present at the side of the stage who disallowed the artist from resuming the show.
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I did but I also said
“Ladies make some noise, it’s a woman’s world!” And apparently, that sent the authorities over the edge. Lol
I’m cool I just didn’t want the fans to be sad or angry at the show organizers cause it wasn’t their control or mine it was the police at the side…— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) August 25, 2023
The current Iggy Azalea incident has caused controversy and polarized the internet. The rapper has received a lot of support from her fans. However, others are debating whether authorities and event planners properly vet the artists they book. Some have also expressed their disapproval of Azalea’s on-stage remark. With cultural barriers and conflicting opinions at play, the matter continues to spark online debate.
Iggy Azalea’s new single Money Come is available for streaming on Spotify.
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