Rapper Iggy Azalea has confirmed she has welcomed her first child.

The hip-hop star, 30, is in a relationship with fellow rapper Playboi Carti and the couple were first reported to be expecting in December last year.

However, they did not confirm the news until Wednesday, when Australian-born musician Azalea shared a brief statement on her Instagram Story saying she had given birth to a son.

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She said: ā€œI kept waiting for the right time to say something but it feels like the more time passes the more I realise that Iā€™m always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world.

ā€œI want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret & I love him beyond words.ā€

Azalea and Playboi Carti have reportedly been dating since 2018 and sparked engagement rumours in July 2019 when she was seen wearing a diamond ring.

Azalea is best known for the songs Fancy and Work.