Iggy Azalea’s Letter to Judge in Support of Tory Lanez Released to the Public: “ I Would Not Write to You on Behalf of an Abuser”

Iggy Azalea’s full three-page letter in support of Tory Lanez (Daystar Peterson) is now public.

On Wednesday, she revealed that she was shocked to find out that her letter, which she’d written in February, was read in court during the rapper’s sentencing for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

At the start of her letter, Iggy named dropped a few well-known celebrities while also listing a few of her own accolades to show similarities between her and the judge.

“Throughout my career I’ve toured with some of the biggest acts in music: from Beyonce to
Pitbull. Ive also collaborated with everyone from Britney Spears to Jenifer Lopez.” She said, “In short, like yourself, I’m great at what I do and I’m well respected by my peers”

Iggy then went on to explain how hard it is to maintain a successful career in the music industry and how she herself was once abused.

“Sadly I’ve spent my entire career battling sexism and bad behavior behind the curtains.
One unfortunate consequence of that is I am victim of abuse myself.”

She continued, “I must make note of the things I’ve suffered through so that you understand definitively: I would not write to you on behalf of an abuser.”

“I believe in justice and I know you do too. You’ve dedicated your life’s work to it and I respect that deeply,” Azalea added.

Later in the letter, she described Lanez as someone who always helped and elevated others.

“Daystar Peterson is not the pest you’ve heard about, he’s a gardener. He helps others bloom.”

She went on to recall the moment when she met Lanez in 2018 at the studio and how kind he was to stop and tell her about some music he had written for her.

“He took the initiative to come to my room in his break time and play song ideas he’d written for me too. This resonated with me because it’s highly unusual for someone who’s already very successful to want to help others.”

Iggy then went on to highlight the positives of knowing Lanez, his character, and how he respected women.

“I’ve seen him silently help people empower themselves in this way time and time again,” She said.

“I deeply appreciate the person he is and have never witnessed him loose his temper or raise his voice at a woman. He’s always been incredibly respectful of me and I refuse to believe that he would do anything
in malice especially to a woman,” Iggy added.

“I’ve witnessed him defuse so many sticky situations with kindness and humor, he is the last person to loose his cool. I’ve never encountered this jealous, rage filled person he’s accused of being. I know him to be someone who’s always bursting with happiness. In the moments you want to cry, if you call daystar, he will find a way to make you laugh.”

Towards the end of the letter, the Australian rapper pleaded with the judge to give Lanez a fair sentencing and explained that she would hire him to help her with her next album.

“I hope that you’ll consider a sentence that allows for this to be transformational and not life
destroying. Not only for Daystar – but for his family, son and the countless others who depend on him & are committed to helping him reach his full potential.”

Iggy continued: “If daystar is able to remain in the United States after he has served his time,
I would employ him without hesitation as an executive producer on my next album.
In fact – I already hired him for the job prior to his conviction! I guarantee to you he has significant income and work awaiting him upon release if you would kindly consider a sentence that does not require deportation.”

She said, “I have remained in close contact with him during his incarceration and I am confident he has already gained positive insight in regard to this experience. He leads a prayer circle nightly and is already empowering others during his time in Jail.”

Iggy continued, “In fact when we spoke last week, told me he’s glad God put him in jail. He said this is an opportunity to humble himself and soften his heart -ironic to hear one of the kindest people I know strive to become even kinder.”

Here is Iggy Azalea's full letter to Tory Lanez's sentencing judge.

I have the other 75 letters written for Lanez's sentencing and will be live on YouTube at 12 pm PST / 3 pm EST to discuss: https://t.co/d2PD3TPsxx pic.twitter.com/9gmhcoDErL

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 10, 2023