Iggy Azalea Accuses UMG of Owing Millions in Unpaid Royalties

Iggy Azalea has publicly accused Universal Music Group (UMG) of owing her millions in unpaid royalties, claiming that they offered her a mere $18,000 settlement instead of the eight-figure sum she believes is due. In a series of posts on social media, Azalea stated that throughout her career, she has not received any royalties for her music outside of the United States, which she alleges is a breach of her contract. The rapper criticized UMG for taking advantage of artists who cannot afford to go to court, labeling the company as 'criminals' and demanding better treatment of artists. Azalea's dispute with UMG has reportedly been ongoing for over two years, and she expressed determination to pursue the matter until she receives what she is owed. This situation reflects a broader dissatisfaction among artists regarding UMG's royalty practices, with other artists like Limp Bizkit also having raised similar concerns in the past. UMG has not responded to Azalea's claims or the ongoing controversy.