Iggy Azalea revealed on Thursday that her son, Onyx Orion Kelly, has been granted Australian citizenship, a milestone marked by a posted certificate dated May 23. the announcement quickly spiraled into a heated discussion on X, where users mocked the boy’s name and questioned the rappeer’s own national status.

Onyx Orion Kelly’s Australian citizenship granted on May 23

According to the image Azalea shared, the official document shows that Onyx Orion Kelly, now six, became an Australian citizen on May 23. The post was accompanied by green and yellow heart emojis and a heart‑face icon, signalling the artist’s pride in the legal recognition of her child’s ties to her birth country.

Fans liken Onyx’s name to a Pokémon, sparking ridicule

Several commenters immediately labeled the name “a Pokémon name,” with one user writing, “Bro named her child after a Pokémon.” Others defended the choice, noting that onyx is a gemstone and that Orion references a constellation, suggesting a celestial‑stone theme rather than pop‑culture homge. despite these explanations, a portion of the audience continued to deride the moniker as “uncultured” and warned that the boy could face teasing throughout his schooling.

Clarifying Iggy Azalea’s own citizenship status

While the focus remained on the child’s name, some followers expressed confusion about Azalea’s personal nationality, asking, “Weren’t you Australian to begin with?” A user clarified that Australian law does not automatically confer citizenship by descent for children born abroad, meaning the document pertains solely to Onyx and not to the rapper herself. This distinction aligns with the legal framework that requires a formal application for a child to obtain citizenship when the parent resides overseas.

Azalea’s recent return to Sydney fuels additional media attention

Azalea’s citizenship announcement coincided with her first public appearance in Australia since relocating to the United States.. She was spotted at Darlinghurst’s Noir nightclub, dancing to Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” during a pre‑New Year’s Eve event. The sighting, captured by X user Nate, underscored her renewed connection to the Australian music scene and likely amplified the online reaction to her family news.

Will the name affect Onyx’s school life?

One lingering question that emerged from the comments is whether the distinctive name will subject the child to bullying or social exclusion. While some users expressed concern—“Poor kid is gonna get picked on all through primary and high school”—others argued that uniqueness can be a source of confidence. The debate remains unresolved, and no official statements from Azalea or her representatives have addressed the issue.