


Its composition has been the subject of music critics' comparisons to Perry's " Dark Horse". It has also reached number four in the UK and number fifteen in Australia. The song also became Ora's first top-three hit in the US. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Azalea's third top-five hit, following " Fancy" and " Problem". "Black Widow" has been described as "channeling the trap" genre, containing an ominous steel drum rhythm, heavy bass and a sparse beat. Initially a track recorded by Katy Perry for her fourth studio album, Prism (2013), it was excluded from Prism track listing, and Perry handed the demo to Azalea for her to complete. An accompanying music video for the song was released on 13 August 2014. Its lyrics chronicle subjects of revenge and feminism in a failed romantic relationship. It was written by Azalea, Katy Perry, Sarah Hudson, Benny Blanco, and duo Stargate, while the latter also produced the song. Released through Def Jam Recordings, the song impacted on mainstream radio stations in the US on 8 July 2014, as the fifth single from her debut studio album, The New Classic (2014). " Black Widow" is a song recorded by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, featuring vocals by British singer Rita Ora, who sung the song's hook.

2014 single by Iggy Azalea featuring Rita Ora "Black Widow"
