In early 2013 , Azalea became friends with American singer Katy Perry through Chris Anokute , an A&R at Azalea 's record label Def Jam Recordings . Anokute , who previously was an A&R for Perry at her label Capitol Records , told Azalea that Perry was a fan of her music . When Azalea was nominated at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards , Anokute asked Perry if she could promote Azalea 's nomination in her category for Artist to Watch . Perry then took to Twitter to rave about Azalea 's music , and Azalea later consulted Anokute about a future collaboration with Perry . Shortly afterward , Azalea and Perry begun working together with the latter 's frequent collaborator Dr. Luke , but the collaboration proved unsuccessful . Azalea then heard about a song Perry recorded , " Black Widow " , which was going to be given away to another artist . The song was initially written as a last-minute addition to Perry 's fourth studio album , '' Prism '' ( 2013 ) , but the composition finalized only after the album 's release . Azalea described the track as " a legend " and a " mysterious record " , before she could finally hear it
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
Black Widow (Iggy Azalea song)