Black Widow (Iggy Azalea song) Black Widow (Iggy Azalea song) "Black Widow" is a song by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, from her debut studio album, "The New Classic" (2014). The song's hook is sung by British recording artist Rita Ora, and its lyrics chronicle subjects of revenge and feminism in a failed romantic relationship. "Black Widow" was written by Azalea, Katy Perry, Sarah Hudson, Benny Blanco, and duo Stargate; the latter also produced the song. Initially a track recorded by Perry for her fourth studio album, "Prism" (2013), the song was excluded from its track listing, however Perry handed the demo to Azalea for her
Work (Iggy Azalea song) an interpolation of RuPaul's "Supermodel", and a Miami strip-inspired stage backdrop as a reference to the song's "No money, no family, 16 in the middle of Miami" line. She also performed the song during her set for the 2014 MtvU Woodie Awards at South by Southwest in April. On 15 May 2014, Azalea performed the song on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". The rendition was praised by reviewers from "Exclaim!", "Vibe" and Idolator. On 8 August 2014, Azalea performed the song during her set on "The Today Show". Jim Farber of the "Daily News" noted that the rendition "put the emphases on