It was released independently on 13 August 2021 through Azalea's label Bad Dreams Records and Empire Distribution, with the deluxe edition following on 17 September 2021.

Taking inspiration from the end of her 20s for the title, Azalea stated that she wanted the album to be a "time capsule" of that decade of her life.

[9][better source needed] On 2 April 2021, Azalea released "Sip It", a collaboration with Tyga, as the official lead single from The End of an Era.

[7][10] A music video was uploaded for "Sip It" on the same day,[10] while "Brazil" received a remix featuring Brazilian drag queen and recording artist Gloria Groove on 20 April 2021 accompanied by a visualiser for the original version.

Its music video, uploaded the same day, attracted controversy due to accusations of blackfishing; Azalea called the allegations "ridiculous and baseless".

[13][14] On 5 August 2021, a week before the album, Azalea released "Sex on the Beach" featuring Sophia Scott as the promotional single from The End of an Era.

[18][19] The deluxe edition artwork also features the statue, but shows Azalea lying in an inflatable chair in the middle of a pool.

"[24] Happy Magazine also rated the album highly, with reviewer Matthew Leong saying, "The End of an Era is a club-ready farewell from one of hip hop's most intriguing and visually creative figures.

The young rapper who fought tooth and nail to be heard, is leaving behind a musical legacy that demands you to get on your feet, take a shot and dance the night away.