Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears and Selena Gomez Hint at retiring from the Music Scene

The music industry is abuzz with rumors of Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears, and Selena Gomez retiring from the music scene. While it is not clear why they have made this decision, it is important to respect their choices and support them in whatever they choose to do next. But why are these talents leaving the music scene? Will they revert to music in the future? Continue reading to learn more.

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea has been in the music industry for over a decade and has released several hit songs such as Fancy and Black Widow. In a recent interview, she revealed that she is taking a break from music to focus on her personal life and motherhood. She also stated that she is not sure if she will return to music in the future.

Iggy Azalea has chosen to temporarily step away from the music scene, opting to cancel her upcoming album as she prioritizes her other creative pursuits. In a detailed letter shared on Twitter/X during the early hours of Wednesday (January 3), the rapper, originally from Australia, provided fans with an explanation for her decision to put music on hold for the time being.

"In truth what I’ve known for a long time is that I feel more passionately about design and creative direction than I do about song writing. To many of you that’s no shock to read. It shows in my work. Haha! Jokes aside, i do spend a lot more time on that part of things… because Im most confident at that.
"

Check out her tweet below

Related: Iggy Azalea among supporters who wrote to the judge in Tory Lanez sentencing

Britney Spears

Britney Spears, on the other hand, has been in the music industry for over 20 years and has released several iconic songs such as Baby One More Time and Toxic. She has been in conservatorship for over a decade, which has limited her control over her life and career. However, in November 2021, her conservatorship was terminated, and she regained control over her life. Since then, she has hinted at retiring from music and focusing on her personal life.

The coercion to perform, record, and tour orchestrated by her father and team has shattered the once enchanting bond she shared with the music industry. To the extent that the pop star has no intentions of making a comeback in the music scene. Despite rumors circulating about a potential return album earlier this week, the singer has dismissed such speculations. Britney has informed her fans that she is currently concentrating on a different career path.

"For those of you who have read my book, there’s loads that you don’t know about me … I’ve written over 20 songs for other people the past two years! I’m a ghostwriter and I honestly enjoy it that way! The way Britney was treated for 13 years is hard to wrap your head around, but seeing her do what she wants is a breath of fresh air."

The pop star can now embrace the life she desires, and isn't that more precious than releasing a new album, after all?

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is a multi-talented artist who has been in the music industry for over a decade. She has released several hit songs such as "Lose You to Love Me" and "Come & Get It." In a recent interview, she revealed that she is taking a break from music to focus on her acting career. She also stated that she is not sure if she will return to music in the future.

Gomez reminisced about how she ventured into singing, attributing it to landing the lead role on her Disney Channel series, Wizards of Waverly Place.

"I wanted to be an actress, I never really intended on being a singer full-time but apparently that hobby turned into something else," Gomez explained."

Gomez's acting trajectory has been on a remarkable rise, especially with her role in Hulu's Only Murders, earning her nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy—at the Golden Globes in both 2023 and 2024.

While it is sad to see these talented musicians retire from the music scene, it is important to respect their choices and support them in whatever they choose to do next. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

Read More: Beyoncé's Visual Album: A Decade of Innovation and Influence