Is she back with French Montana? Iggy Azalea sparks rumours she's reunited with rapper... as she gets slammed for animal cruelty for posing with an elephant at his birthday party

By Bianca La Cioppa For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 19:10 EST, 9 November 2016 | Updated: 21:05 EST, 9 November 2016

Fans have slammed Iggy Azalea for animal cruelty after she posted a photo of herself posing with an elephant in rapper French Montana's backyard on social media.

In the photo, the 26-year-old stood close to the wild animal, who had jewels - that look like chains - wrapped around its forehead and ankles.

The elephant was a 'hired' birthday gift for French, who the Australian singer is reportedly dating. It is not known who gifted him the animal. 

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Under fire: Fans have slammed Iggy Azalea for animal cruelty after she posted a photo of herself posing with an elephant in a rapper French Montana's backyard on social media

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Shocked by the post, many of Iggy's followers expressed their disgust, with one sarcastically writing: 'How cute is animal cruelty.'

Another fan commented: 'Poor thing should be in Africa. Hope you could see that when you looked in its eyes.

'You should stand up for something besides yourself. Look at the influence you have on all these people and use it for good, not to pump your ego,' they continued.

The unknown: The elephant was a 'hired' birthday gift for French, who the Australian singer is reportedly dating. It is not known who gifted him the animal

Hitting out: Shocked by the post, many of Iggy's followers expressed their disgust, with one sarcastically writing: 'How cute is animal cruelty'

Another account published: 'Poor elephant. Animals should be in the wild and kept there.'

'You know what would make this photo even more beautiful.... if the elephant was in its natural habitat,' a different Iggy follower wrote.

After receiving backlash from social media users, French took to Twitter to hit back. 

Reality: Another commented: 'Poor thing should be in Africa. Hope you could see that when you looked in its eyes...Look at the influence you have on all these people and use it for good'

Sadden: Another published: 'Poor elephant. Animals should be in the wild and kept there'

He posted: 'Shut yo ass up that elephant was a surprise for my bday in my yard when I walked out and was from the zoo and people that take care of it (sic).'

Hours earlier, he posted a photo of himself standing beside the elephant while dressed in a red robe. 

'I love animals more than people !! Happy bday to me...positive vibes at the Casa,' he wrote alongside the image. 

But despite French explaining the situation, many of Iggy's followers asked whether it will be the image used for her next album cover.

In the shared photo, Iggy flaunted her feminine curves as she dressed in a pale pink crop top and matching high-waisted tights that she rolled up to the knees.

While she wore her long blonde hair out and straight, she paired her outfit with beige ankle boots.

Days earlier, Iggy was in Australia filming the live shows for The X Factor, where she appears as a judge.

Down Under: Days earlier, Iggy (second from left) was in Australia filming the live shows for The X Factor, where she appears as a judge

 

 

 

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