Iggy Azalea’s Christmas Confrontation: Unpacking the Playboi Carti Twitter Rant Over Son Onyx
Christmas Day 2020 became the backdrop for a dramatic public outpouring from Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, whose real name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly. What began as a day of holiday cheer for many quickly escalated into a heated Twitter rant directed at her ex-partner, fellow rapper Playboi Carti (Jordan Terrell Carter). Iggy, the mother of their son Onyx, levied a series of serious accusations against Carti, highlighting alleged parental negligence, including his absence during their son’s first Christmas and even his birth, his refusal to sign Onyx’s birth certificate, and a contentious living situation. The emotional tirade unfolded just as Carti released his highly anticipated album, Whole Lotta Red, at midnight on December 25, creating a stark contrast between his professional milestone and the personal turmoil revealed by Azalea.
The saga began in the early hours of Christmas morning, with Iggy’s initial tweets targeting Carti for prioritizing his album release over spending time with their nine-month-old son. Her frustration was palpable, quickly attracting widespread attention across social media platforms. “Too bad you got an album out but can’t even come to Christmas with your own son,” Iggy’s first tweet declared, setting the tone for the subsequent revelations. This initial outburst hinted at deeper unresolved issues between the former couple, laying bare the complexities of their co-parenting relationship in the public eye.
Too bad you got an album out but can’t even come to Christmas with your own son.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
Unveiling Deeper Issues: Birth, Birth Certificate, and Broken Promises
As the day progressed, Iggy’s accusations grew more detailed and personal, revealing a history of alleged neglect extending beyond just the Christmas holiday. She claimed that Playboi Carti had missed Onyx’s birth entirely, despite it being a scheduled C-section during the pandemic. Iggy recounted having to go through the experience alone, with Carti allegedly “playing PS5 mid pandemic the day my son was born even tho it was a scheduled c section.” This deeply personal revelation painted a picture of isolation and lack of support during a critical life event, exacerbated by the global health crisis limiting hospital visitors. “I had onyx alone completely cause he was my only visitor approved with Covid. We lived together at that time,” she stated in a poignant tweet.
This man was in philly playing PS5 mid pandemic the day my son was born even tho it was a scheduled c section.
I had onyx alone completely cause he was my only visitor approved with Covid. We lived together at that time.— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
Further escalating her grievances, Iggy revealed that Carti had allegedly refused to sign their son’s birth certificate, preventing Onyx from bearing his father’s last name. She emphasized that Onyx was a “PLANNED baby, that we both wanted,” making Carti’s alleged refusal even more baffling and hurtful. This omission on legal documents meant that their son, Onyx, officially carried Iggy’s legal last name, Kelly. To underscore her point, Iggy even shared a photo of Onyx’s birth certificate, which starkly showed “Kelly” as his surname. “Imagine how trash you are to do this to your first born son,” she wrote alongside the image, a powerful statement of her dismay and anger regarding Carti’s apparent disengagement from his parental responsibilities.
Imagine how trash you are to do this to your first born son. pic.twitter.com/qV1vBuK9me
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
The Alleged Housing Predicament and Iggy’s Struggle for Stability
The accusations didn’t stop at parental involvement; Iggy also detailed a distressing housing situation. She claimed that after a fight in May, she left their shared home with Onyx, only to find herself locked out upon her return a week later. All of her personal belongings were allegedly moved into a guest bedroom, and she and her son were “never allowed back.” This left the “Bounce” rapper in a precarious position, forcing her to live in an Airbnb for months in Los Angeles while attempting to find a permanent residence. She expressed frustration that this occurred while Carti was purportedly “working on getting his family back.” This particular grievance highlighted the financial and emotional strain placed upon Iggy as she navigated single motherhood amidst professional obligations and a turbulent personal life.
And I dare you to say ANYTHING because I can keep on going with this for days.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
Iggy concluded this intense phase of her rant with a direct challenge to Carti, stating, “And I dare you to say ANYTHING because I can keep on going with this for days.” This suggested a deeper well of unspoken issues and a willingness to expose them, signaling her exasperation and desire for accountability from Playboi Carti, the father of her child.
Public Reaction and Iggy’s Justification
As Iggy Azalea’s Christmas Day Twitter storm intensified, public opinion was divided. While many empathized with her struggle as a mother, some critics questioned the timing of her revelations, coinciding with Carti’s album release and a major holiday. However, Iggy was quick to defend her actions, clarifying that her motivations were not rooted in bitterness but in protecting her son’s interests. She pointed out that Carti had explicitly asked her to have a child with him, making his subsequent actions (or inactions) even more perplexing. “A child he asked for. Btw,” she tweeted, retweeting a fan who defended her right to want her child’s father to be present.
And I was gonna keep it cute and let you live but nah, Not after I just peeped that trifling shit. TRIFLING!
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
Adding another layer of complexity to the narrative, Iggy also claimed that she had spoken with Carti in person just the night before her extensive Twitter rant, where he had allegedly expressed his love for her. “To clarify this man was literally at my house last night telling me he loves me. So this is very much NOT me being bitter, it’s me not ducking with trifling ass shit that happens at the expense of my son,” she wrote. This revelation highlighted the confusing and emotionally charged dynamics of their on-again, off-again relationship, making her public outburst seem less like a sudden attack and more like a culmination of bottled-up frustrations. She stated that at a “certain point when someone just taking advantage like CRAZY airing it out is all you can do.”
A child he asked for. Btw. https://t.co/y7iNoQUYrH
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
To clarify this man was literally at my house last night telling me he loves me. So this is very much NOT me being bitter, it’s me not ducking with trifling ass shit that happens at the expense of my son.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 25, 2020
Previous Tensions and Iggy’s Commitment to Onyx
The Christmas Day drama was not the first time Iggy Azalea had publicly addressed her strained relationship with Playboi Carti. In October of the same year, she had hinted at their split through an Instagram Story, writing, “You lost a real 1” and questioning how “liars live with themselves.” However, she later clarified that Onyx was still “loved” by his father and that both parents had been in his “life from day 1.” This earlier exchange demonstrated a pattern of public airing of grievances followed by attempts to reassure fans about Onyx’s welfare, underscoring the volatile nature of their co-parenting dynamic.
Despite the emotional rollercoaster of Christmas Day, Iggy Azalea remained steadfast in her commitment to making the holiday magical for Onyx. Prior to the events, sources close to Iggy revealed to HollywoodLife that while the “ball was in [Carti’s] court” regarding his presence, Iggy’s sole focus was on her son. “All she cares about is making it a magical day for her son. He’s still a baby so a lot of it will go over his head but that won’t stop her from pulling out all the stops and getting lots of presents for him. She’s going to have the best Christmas ever because of her baby boy,” an insider EXCLUSIVELY shared on December 22. True to her word, amidst the Twitter drama, Iggy shared heartwarming photos of Onyx, including one where she smiled holding him surrounded by Louis Vuitton bags, captioned, “The only person who can make me smile with teeth daily. Merry Christmas to everyone!” She also posted images of Onyx on Santa’s lap and a throwback photo of herself carrying him, underscoring her joy in motherhood and her determination to create happy memories for her child.
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The Challenges of Co-Parenting in the Public Eye
The highly public nature of Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti’s co-parenting struggles underscores the immense pressure and scrutiny faced by celebrities. While their relationship began in 2018 and led to the birth of their son, Onyx, revealed after a secret pregnancy in June 2020, the journey of raising a child together post-split has been visibly fraught with tension. For public figures, personal disagreements often spill into the digital realm, becoming fodder for headlines and fan speculation. This environment can make resolving conflicts, especially those as sensitive as parental responsibilities and living arrangements, incredibly difficult.
Iggy’s decision to air her grievances on Twitter, while criticized by some, also resonated with many who understood the frustration of feeling unheard and unsupported in a co-parenting dynamic. Her directness aimed to hold Carti accountable, not just privately but publicly, for actions she felt were detrimental to their son. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities inherent in celebrity relationships and the unique challenges they face when navigating personal issues under the constant gaze of the media and their respective fan bases. While Iggy Azalea continued to dedicate herself to providing a loving and stable environment for Onyx, the Christmas 2020 rant highlighted the ongoing and often painful realities of their shared parenting journey.