Born into a world where fame meets rhythm, pint-sized Onyx Kelly, still just a toddler, is already making waves in the limelight. Nestled in the arms of hip-hop royalty, the offspring of renowned rap maestros Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti, this small cutie pie has effortlessly become the apple of the music industry’s eye.
Beyond the glittering facade of luxury and stardom, the life of this celebrity toddler is a fascinating journey, already captivating fans wherever he goes.
What does his life really look like? Join us as we take a closer look at Onyx Kelly, a boy destined for a life in the spotlight.
Early Personal Life
Onyx Kelly is the offspring of Jordan Terrell Carter, widely known as Playboi Carti, and Amethyst Amelia, better known as Iggy Azalea. He was born on 10 June 10 2020, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
While his father holds American nationality, his mother is Australian, resulting in Onyx belonging to a mixed ethnicity. Playboi Carti and Iggy Azalea are no longer together, and Iggy is single-handedly raising their son Onyx in a comfortable and presumably privileged environment.
Interestingly, Iggy chose for her son to adopt his mother’s surname instead of his father’s, deviating from the conventional practice.
Amethyst Amelia Kelly, known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is a prominent Australian rapper, singer, songwriter, and model, born on 7 June 1990, in Sydney, New South Wales Australia. Her father, Brendan Kelly, was an artist specialising in painting and comics, while her mother, Tanya, worked in the cleaning industry for holiday houses and hotels. During her teenage years, her father encouraged her to explore a career in fine arts.
Iggy started her music journey by collaborating with Backbone, a member of the hip-hop group ‘Dungeon Family‘ from Atlanta, Georgia. It was during this period that she crossed paths with Natalie Sims and FKi, setting the stage for future collaborations.
In 2010, Iggy made a pivotal move to Los Angeles. The subsequent year marked the release of her debut mixtape, ‘Ignorant Art’, and the accompanying music videos gained widespread attention, with the album receiving acclaim for its bold and aggressive style.
Returning to the music scene in 2012 after a brief stint in modelling, Iggy sought help from rapper T.I. for her debut studio album. However, , titled ‘The New Classic,’ the album faced delays due to objections from Interscope Records, her management at the time, regarding T.I.’s involvement. Eventually, she released the album in April 2014 under Def Jam Recordings.
Later that year, Iggy released ‘TrapGold,’ which was her second mixtape and a collaborative effort produced by Diplo and ‘FKi.’
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Two years later, she reissued her debut studio album ‘The New Classic’ with a new title, ‘Reclassified.’ This revamped version featured five new songs, including the tracks ‘Beg for It’ and ‘Trouble.’
In 2014, Iggy marked a significant milestone in her career by clinching her first awards at the ‘American Music Awards.’ With an impressive six nominations across various categories, she emerged as the most nominated artist of the event. Azalea secured victory in two categories, winning the awards for ‘Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist’ and ‘Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album.’
That same year, at the ‘MTV Video Music Awards,’ she continued her accolade spree with eight nominations, once again standing out as the most nominated artist. Along with Ariana Grande, she received the ‘Best Pop Video’ award for their collaboration on the single ‘Problem.’ Additionally, she scooped up three ‘Teen Choice Awards’ that same year.
The following year of 2015, Iggy earned four Grammy Award nominations. Simultaneously, she secured the ‘Favorite Hip-Hop Artist’ title at the 41st ‘People’s Choice Awards,’ and the 2015 Billboard Music Awards saw her triumph with three wins out of her impressive 12 nominations.
Originally slated for a July 2016 release, her second studio album, ‘Digital Distortion’ faced a postponement to 2017 due to her breakup from her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young.
In 2019, she unveiled ‘In My Protection’ under her rebranded record label, now known as ‘Bad Dreams’; the album received mixed reviews from music critics.
Iggy has joined the ranks of The Beatles as the only artist to occupy the top two spots on the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ singles chart with her first two entries. This remarkable achievement was realised through her chart-topping single ‘Fancy’ from the album ‘The New Classic’, and her collaboration with Ariana Grande on ‘Problem.’
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Jordan Terrell Carter was born on 13 September 1996. Coming from a poor background, Playboi Carti, as he’s known today, encountered significant challenges in his early years, and these hardships continue to influence his music and even his way of living today.
Initiating his career under the alias Sir Cartier, made a pivotal decision in 2012 to revamp his approach to music and his style, leading to the deletion of nearly all his old content from anywhere it could be found online.
Alongside this transformation, he chose a new moniker: Playboi Carti. His journey led him to become part of Awful Records, an underground label in Atlanta. Later, he moved on to AWGE, the creative agency founded by rapper A$AP Rocky.
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Currently signed with Interscope, Playboi Carti achieved notable success with the release of his self-titled mixtape in 2017. Buoyed by his first project’s success, Playboi Carti embarked on multiple tours alongside acclaimed fellow rappers such as Gucci Mane.
In a testament to his rapid ascent in the hip-hop scene, the rapper earned a coveted spot on XXL’s 2017 Freshman Class, just a year after releasing his self-titled debut mixtape.
His prominence extended beyond solo endeavours as he featured in the single ‘Raf.’ He worked with A$AP Mob’s on the track, which made it onto the muso’s second album. The album reached impressive heights, almost making the top five, (six) on the US Billboard 200 but securing the fourth position on the Billboard’s Top Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Additionally, Playboi Carti collaborated with popular musician Lana Del Rey on the hit single ‘Summer Bummer.’ This song was really popular in New Zealand as well as the US, achieving notable success with a peak at number two on the Heatseekers chart, and number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
Recognised for his distinctive fashion sense, Playboi Carti has ventured into modelling, earning praise from GQ.
Iggy and Playboi Carti’s relationship began to take shape in late 2018, when the two artists crossed paths while touring overseas.
Iggy announced the arrival of their son in June 2020,, sharing the joyous news with her Instagram followers. However, the family chose to keep a low profile until 24 October 2020, when Iggy shared photos of her son ,but also confirmed her separation from Playboi Carti. Speculation had been rampant in the days leading up to the announcement; addressing the situation on her Instagram story, Iggy addressed the father of her son, saying he lost ‘a real one.’
Despite expressing disappointment over Playboi Carti’s absence during the holidays in December 2020, Iggy acknowledged that he remains a part of their child’s life, but while maintaining a cordial co-parenting relationship, Iggy has made it clear that a romantic reconciliation with Playboi Carti is not on the horizon.
With that said, Iggy has hinted at a dark history between her and Playboi Carti. When he was accused of allegedly choking his girlfriend, who was pregnant at the time, she reacted on social media. Taking to X, she stated that she had ‘been there, done that.’ After the allegation, Playboi Carti was detained for aggravated assault.
That wasn’t the only time Iggy let the world see into her private life with the father of her child, and according to what she says, things weren’t always pretty between them. She claims he used to manipulate her while also cheating on her the entire time they were still together.
Iggy also went on to say that Playboi Carti isn’t a good father—he’s out there releasing new music and an album but can’t visit his son for Christmas. She says he’s not active in his child’s life because he’s running from the problems he has in Atlanta, as well as the publicity surrounding his alleged abuse.
However, it doesn’t seem that she’s too heartbroken about all this drama. She finished her discussion of her ex’s run-in with the law by saying she’s having an amazing day, and that Karma is real.
Education
Little Onyx started preschool in 2023. His mother proudly shared the experience on social media of seeing her child go to school.
Career
As a toddler, Onyx doesn’t have a career yet.
Interesting Facts
Most celebs prefer to keep their young children out of the limelight, and Iggy is no exception. She’s openly stated that she won’t be sharing photos or videos of her son on social media, after doing so initially. Social media users made mean comments about Onyx’s outfit, and this prompted the protective mother to remove her son from the eyes of the public.
With that said, there are still many details available about little Onyx’s hobbies and preferences. The youngster apparently likes to have tea parties with his stuffed animals, as much as he likes playing with his toy cars and building blocks.
Being the child of two musicians, it comes as no surprise that Onyx enjoys dancing, and is actually pretty good at it. Well, as good as a toddler can be while trying to mimic TikTok dance trends.
Iggy enjoys taking Onyx on little adventures to the park so he can play in nature and explore the world around him.
Onyx is a young creative spirit, finding joy in activities such as colouring, painting, and crafting. It’s not uncommon to catch a glimpse of him with a paintbrush in hand, immersed in the process of bringing his next artistic masterpiece to life.
His favourite colour is blue; he loves watching cartoons about superheroes.
Onyx has quite an interesting sense of style and takes pleasure in wearing fashionable outfits.
He loves eating pizza and ice cream, like most kids of his age.
His favourite movie is “Toy Story,” and he loves the idea of his toys coming alive when people aren’t around.
Halloween is Onyx’s favourite holiday, as he revels in the joy of dressing up in playful costumes and embarking on the tradition of trick-or-treating.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Onyx shares a special connection with a collection of stuffed animals, faithfully accompanying him every night as he drifts off to sleep.
On the active side, Onyx finds joy in playing soccer, kicking a ball around with friends, and engaging in the spirited camaraderie of the game. His love for water activities shines through as well, as he takes delight in going swimming, and joyfully splashing around in the pool.
Beyond play, Onyx is an eager helper in the kitchen, particularly when it comes to baking cookies alongside his mom.
Onyx has a special fondness for the book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”
Later Personal Life
Young Onyx is still just a few years old, so has no relationships to report on.
Physical Characteristics
There is no information available about Onyx’s current weight and height. He has dark brown hair that he loves to wear in dreadlocks, and matching dark brown eyes.
Net Worth
Onyx does not have a net worth to report on. His mother has an estimated net worth of $15 million as of early 2024, and his father’s net worth is estimated to be $9 million.
