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Iggy Azalea has responded to criticsism from Jill Scott and Eve, writing on Twitter that people want her to act more like a stereotype.
Scott and Eve appeared on Sway In The Morning and discussed the issue with Azalea's voice fairly diplomatically. They mentioned that they'd like to hear her rap in her native tounge, rather than adopting a "blaccent".
Iggy later responded on Twitter, not naming Eve or Scott although it's pretty clear who the comments are aimed at.
Read the tweets below:
There's a difference between being yourself and being your stereotype. When people I've never met say I should act more like "myself"
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) January 28, 2015
I feel like they're really saying "act more like how I sterotype you to be, so I can feel comfortable"
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) January 28, 2015
I'm myself as strange as I may be, daily. I think it's really important we all feel free to explore or feel passionate about whatever u wish
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) January 28, 2015
Be as complex and multidimensional and interesting as you possibly can.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) January 28, 2015
The Australian rapper has been subject to a torrent of controversy over the last year following accusations of her appropriating black hip-hop culture. Despite this she has been nominared for four Grammys, including Best Rap Album, Record Of The Year and Best New Artist).
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