Iggy Azalea reveals that she is now mother to a baby boy

The 'Fancy' rapper made the surprise announcement via her Instagram stories, sending fans into a frenzy. Photo: Instagram/Iggy Azalea (@TheNewClassic)

Iggy Azalea made a surprise reveal on Wednesday (June 10), confirming that she is now mother to a son.

The rapper, known for songs such as Fancy and Black Widow, shared the news in a text-only Instagram story, which read: “I have a son. I kept waiting for the right time to say something but it feels like the more time passes the more I realise I’m always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world. I want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret and I love him beyond words.”