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Isis Naija Gaston, known professionally as Ice Spice, was born in the Bronx, New York City, to a mixed-ethnicity family. Her father, Joseph Gaston, is African-American and a former underground rapper, while her mother, Charina Almanzar, is Dominican.
Early Interest in Hip-Hop
Elementary School
Ice Spice developed an interest in hip-hop at age seven, inspired by rappers like Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj. She began writing poetry and freestyle raps, laying the foundation for her future career.
High School Graduation
2018
Ice Spice graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, New York. She then attended State University of New York at Purchase, where she studied biology and played volleyball.
Career Beginnings
2020
Ice Spice started her music career after meeting record producer RiotUSA. She began rapping and eventually released her debut song, 'Bully Freestyle,' in March 2021.
Breakthrough with 'Munch (Feelin' U)'
August 10, 2022
Ice Spice released 'Munch (Feelin' U),' which gained popularity after being played on Drake's Sirius XM radio station, Sound 42. The song went viral on Twitter and TikTok, charting on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts.
Debut Extended Play (EP) 'Like..?'
January 20, 2023
Ice Spice released her debut EP, 'Like..?,' which included the singles 'Munch (Feelin' U),' 'Bikini Bottom,' and 'In Ha Mood.' The EP peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Collaborative Success
2023
Ice Spice collaborated on several successful singles, including 'Boy's a Liar Pt. 2' with PinkPantheress, 'Karma' with Taylor Swift, and 'Barbie World' with Nicki Minaj and Aqua. These songs all reached the top-ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Awards and Recognition
2023
Ice Spice received several accolades, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, the People's Choice Award for 'New Artist of the Year,' and the Impact Award from the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. She also received four Grammy Awards nominations, including Best New Artist.
Debut Studio Album 'Y2K!'
2024
Ice Spice released her debut studio album, 'Y2K!', which was preceded by the single 'Think U the Shit (Fart)'. The album marked a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her growth and versatility as an artist.
Touring and Acting Ventures
2024
Ice Spice embarked on her 'Y2K' tour, delivering memorable performances and building a loyal fanbase. She also announced a role in a Spike Lee film alongside Denzel Washington, expanding her career into acting.
Brief
Known For
American rapper known for her breakout hits like 'Munch (Feelin' U)', 'Bikini Bottom', and 'Princess Diana' (with Nicki Minaj).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: January 1, 2000.
Born Place: The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Rapper.
Past occupations: Cashier at Wendy's and The Gap, defensive specialist on the SUNY Purchase volleyball team.
Current Place of Work: Signed with 10K Projects and Capitol Records.
Previous Place of Work: SUNY Purchase, Wendy's, The Gap.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, People's Choice Award for 'New Artist of the Year', Impact Award from the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, four Grammy Awards nominations including Best New Artist.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Ice Spice Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Ice Spice.
Isis Naija Gaston, known professionally as Ice Spice, was born in the Bronx, New York City, to a mixed-ethnicity family. Her father, Joseph Gaston, is African-American and a former underground rapper, while her mother, Charina Almanzar, is Dominican.
Early Interest in Hip-Hop
Elementary School
Ice Spice developed an interest in hip-hop at age seven, inspired by rappers like Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj. She began writing poetry and freestyle raps, laying the foundation for her future career.
High School Graduation
2018
Ice Spice graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, New York. She then attended State University of New York at Purchase, where she studied biology and played volleyball.
Career Beginnings
2020
Ice Spice started her music career after meeting record producer RiotUSA. She began rapping and eventually released her debut song, 'Bully Freestyle,' in March 2021.
Breakthrough with 'Munch (Feelin' U)'
August 10, 2022
Ice Spice released 'Munch (Feelin' U),' which gained popularity after being played on Drake's Sirius XM radio station, Sound 42. The song went viral on Twitter and TikTok, charting on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts.
Debut Extended Play (EP) 'Like..?'
January 20, 2023
Ice Spice released her debut EP, 'Like..?,' which included the singles 'Munch (Feelin' U),' 'Bikini Bottom,' and 'In Ha Mood.' The EP peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Collaborative Success
2023
Ice Spice collaborated on several successful singles, including 'Boy's a Liar Pt. 2' with PinkPantheress, 'Karma' with Taylor Swift, and 'Barbie World' with Nicki Minaj and Aqua. These songs all reached the top-ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Awards and Recognition
2023
Ice Spice received several accolades, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, the People's Choice Award for 'New Artist of the Year,' and the Impact Award from the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. She also received four Grammy Awards nominations, including Best New Artist.
Debut Studio Album 'Y2K!'
2024
Ice Spice released her debut studio album, 'Y2K!', which was preceded by the single 'Think U the Shit (Fart)'. The album marked a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her growth and versatility as an artist.
Touring and Acting Ventures
2024
Ice Spice embarked on her 'Y2K' tour, delivering memorable performances and building a loyal fanbase. She also announced a role in a Spike Lee film alongside Denzel Washington, expanding her career into acting.
Brief
Known For
American rapper known for her breakout hits like 'Munch (Feelin' U)', 'Bikini Bottom', and 'Princess Diana' (with Nicki Minaj).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: January 1, 2000.
Born Place: The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Rapper.
Past occupations: Cashier at Wendy's and The Gap, defensive specialist on the SUNY Purchase volleyball team.
Current Place of Work: Signed with 10K Projects and Capitol Records.
Previous Place of Work: SUNY Purchase, Wendy's, The Gap.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, People's Choice Award for 'New Artist of the Year', Impact Award from the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, four Grammy Awards nominations including Best New Artist.
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