Oztix | News | Halsey Takes Aim At "Fucking Moron" Iggy Azalea: 'I Watched Her Career Dissolve'

US artist Halsey has taken aim at Australia's Iggy Azalea in a controversial new interview, slamming the rapper as a "fucking moron".

Speaking with The Guardian, the 22-year-old said she would never include Azalea on any of her albums.

"Absolutely not. She had a complete disregard for black culture," she said.

"Fucking moron. I watched her career dissolve and it fascinated me."

Halsey has faced backlash for the same interview, after she defended Migos rapper Quavo for homophobic comments he made earlier this year.

"I think he's misunderstood," the songwriter said of Quavo.

"Just because I choose to be a socially conscious artist, and I'm pretty good at it, that doesn't mean every artist is going to be equipped to be politically correct. I don’t think he’s inherently homophobic, I think he’s in a tough place of trying to explain what he means.

"I agree his apology was bullshit but I can’t police everybody."

Halsey has since taken to Twitter to address the criticism.

See the full thread below.

Honestly? I didn't know that Quavo had made homophobic comments when I collaborated him. We've never spoken a word to each other and +
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2017

+ I have no intention of pursuing a friendship there, unless he wants to make a legitimate apology.
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2017

I work tirelessly to represent & support marginalized communities I love & am a part of. I'm sorry if my actions have ever seemed otherwise.
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2017

I only meant to say that people can struggle being socially conscious if they don't have the information/vocabulary. So we must educate them
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2017

And I'm proud to watch the young people around me work hard to educate themselves and others to stay woke every day.
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2017

I think thats an important point. I AM queer & I TRY to be understanding & want people to be educated. But im truly sorry for my misjudgment https://t.co/ESomRyiyBh
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2017