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Malik Monk, the point guard for the Sacramento Kings, has kept his personal life private for a long time.
However, recent reports suggest that he is in a relationship with the famous Australian rapper and pop star Iggy Azalea.
Though the couple has not made any official announcement about their relationship, they were spotted together on a double date with Anthony Davis and his wife before the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Moreover, the couple was seen together on Valentine’s Day at Giorgio Baldi in LA.
Who is Iggy Azalea?
Iggy Azalea, born on June 7, 1990, in Sydney, is a 32-year-old Australian rapper, songwriter, and model who gained fame through her mixtapes and singles.
She moved to the United States when she was 16 to pursue her career in the music industry.
She achieved significant success and signed with Island Records.
She released her debut album, The New Classic, which topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and became the first non-American female rapper to achieve this feat.
She has won numerous awards, including two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and a People’s Choice Award, and received four Grammy nominations.
Her estimated net worth as of 2023 is $15 million.
Iggy Azalea’s Background
Iggy Azalea’s original name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly.
Her father, Brendan Kelly, was an Irish-Australian comic artist and painter, while her mother, Tanya Kelly, worked in holiday houses and hotels.
She grew up with her two siblings, Mathias and Emerald Kelly, in Mullumbimby, New South Wales.
She left high school to follow her dream of working in the music industry in the US.
Who is Malik Monk?
Malik Monk was born on February 4, 1998, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Jacaynlene Monk and Michael Scales.
Although his parents divorced when he was young, he grew up under his single mother’s care.
His father resides in Trumann City in Poinsett County and enjoys fishing in the summer.
He has an older brother, Marcus Monk, a retired football wide receiver and basketball player, and now the CEO of Monk Promotional Management Group, a sports marketing firm.
Malik Monk’s Basketball Career
Malik Monk has been interested in basketball since he was a young boy.
He participated in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball Circuit (EYBL) in 2015 as a player for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team, Arkansas Wings Elite, scoring 19.7 points per game.
Later, he attended the University of Kentucky, where he was part of the basketball team, before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the eleventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
In 2021, he joined the Sacramento Kings and played with them for five seasons.
Malik Monk and Iggy Azalea’s Relationship
While Monk has been private about his past relationships, his rumored relationship with Iggy Azalea has caused a stir among fans.
Iggy Azalea has had high-profile relationships in the past, including ones with French Montana, Nick Young of the Lakers, and rapper A$AP Rocky.
Though the couple has not confirmed their relationship publicly, sources suggest that they are together.
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