17/08/2023
Dear Honorable Judge Herriford,
Iโm writing to you in regards to a case in your court.
My name is Iggy Azalea and Iโve been a successful musician for the last decade.
Ive sold over 65 million records throughout my career, had number 1 hits on the billboard hot 100 and broken records previously held by โThe Beatlesโ.
My music has been nominated for 6 Grammys and I have a multitude of other musical awards.
Throughout my career Iโve toured with some of the biggest acts in music: from Beyonce to Pitbull.
Ive also collaborated with everyone from Britney Spears to Jenifer Lopez. In short, like yourself, Iโm great at what I do and Iโm well respected by my peers.
Becoming successful is incredibly hard to do and maintaining success is even harder.
The music industry is not designed to empower Artists โ especially not women.
You learn to expect misogyny at every turn, no matter how much youโve personally achived.
Sadly Iโve spent my entire career battling sexism and bad behavior behind the curtains.
One unfortunate consequence of that is I am victim of abuse myself.
I must make note of the things ive suffered through so that you understand definitively:
I would not write to you on behalf of an abuser.
In fact, its the very reason I felt it imperative I share my viewpoint as a woman in music: in regard to Daystar Peterson.
You are presiding over his case and It would mean a great deal to me if youโd please let me share with you why โTory Lanezโ is far from your average entitled rap star.
I believe in justice and I know you do too. Youโve dedicated your lifeโs work to it and I respect that deeply.
Thats why im taking my time to do this, because I know the person you are understands in order to truly conclude what a fair sentence is, You need better understanding of who the person youโre sentencing IS at their core.
Judge Herriford, I was elated when I saw your name in relation to this trial because you have a reputation of being a very fair judge.
โ Strings of Africaa