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Isis Naija Gaston (born January 1, 2000), known professionally as Ice Spice, is an American rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, she began her musical career during college in 2020, after meeting record producer RiotUSA. Her rapping style has been noted by music journalists, who have described her as a "breakout star".[3]
Ice Spice gained major recognition in late 2022 with her song "Munch (Feelin' U)", which went viral on TikTok. After signing with 10K Projects in a joint venture with Capitol Records, she released the singles "Bikini Bottom" and "In Ha Mood" to promote her debut extended play (EP), Like..? (2023). The EP spawned the Billboard Hot 100-top ten single "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj), and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200. She saw continued success with her collaborative singles released that same year: "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress), "Karma" (with Taylor Swift), and "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua), all of which peaked within the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100. This made Ice Spice the only rapper to release four songs that achieved top-ten status in 2023. Her 2024 single, "Think U the Shit (Fart)" preceded the release of her debut studio album, Y2K! (2024).
She is the recipient of 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 has received four Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist.
Early life and education
[edit]Isis Naija Gaston[4][5] was born on January 1, 2000,[6][7][8] in the Bronx, New York City.[9] She is mixed ethnicity; her father—Joseph Gaston—is African American, while her mother—Charina Almanzar—is Dominican.[7] The two met at a McDonald's in New York; Joseph was an underground rapper, and Charina worked at a car dealership. Charina was seventeen when she gave birth to Gaston.[10] The two divorced when she was two years old.[11][12][13][14] Gaston has five younger half-siblings: three sisters from her mother's side, as well as another sister and only brother from her father.[9][15]
Gaston spent much of her childhood with her grandparents and cousins. They moved out of Davidson Ave in 2007 and moved to University.[14] She went to school in the Bronx until the 5th grade, and to a Catholic Sacred Heart High School[16] in Yonkers, where she graduated in 2018.[13] At age seven, she took a liking to hip hop after listening to rappers like Lil' Kim, Nicki Minaj, and others. French Montana used to visit her elementary school when Isis was in the fourth grade.[17] She wrote poetry and freestyle raps from then to high school. In an interview with Billboard, Isis explained that she grew up listening to the likes of Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Wu-Tang Clan because of her father's rap background.[18] She would type out lyrics in the Notes app of her iPhone, listening to hip-hop instrumentals and rapping out loud to them.[19][20][12] Gaston explained: "When I saw Nicki [Minaj], I was so mesmerized. She's the first female rapper that I seen. And ever since then, I was kinda set on what I wanted to be." She chose Ice Spice as her stage name while she was a freshman in high school.[19]
Gaston attended the State University of New York at Purchase, where she was a defensive specialist on the school's volleyball team and studied communications.[19][21][22][23] In seven matches, she had two kills and nine digs in the 2018 season.[23] Around her sophomore year, Gaston dropped out of SUNY Purchase, later explaining that she did not believe the school was the right fit for her, and attributing her leaving college to the "strenuous commute".[19] She worked as a cashier at Wendy's and The Gap.[19] She also attempted to work at a local street market in the Bronx area, but quit after one day of working.[24]
Career
[edit]2020–2022: Career beginnings
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Ice Spice started rapping in 2020 after meeting with a record producer, RiotUSA.[25] He produced her debut song, "Bully Freestyle", released in March 2021 after a video of Ice Spice doing the "Buss It" challenge went viral on Twitter.[26] Her song "Name of Love" gained traction on SoundCloud, which led to her becoming popular on Instagram.[27]
On August 10, 2022, Ice Spice released her song "Munch (Feelin' U)", accompanied with a video distributed by WorldStarHipHop,[28] as the lead single from her then-untitled debut EP, Like..?. The song gained popularity after getting support from Drake, who played the song on his Sirius XM radio station, Sound 42.[11] It subsequently went viral on Twitter and TikTok, and charted on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts.[29][30][12] In September 2022, Ice Spice appeared as a featured artist on the song "One Time" by B-Lovee.[31] Later that month, she signed a record deal with 10K Projects and Capitol Records.[32] On October 28, she released the single "Bikini Bottom".[33]
2023–present: Breakthrough with Like..?
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Ice Spice's debut EP, Like..?, was released on January 20, 2023, and included the singles "Munch (Feelin' U)", "Bikini Bottom", and "In Ha Mood".[34] In February 2023, Ice Spice collaborated with Lil Tjay on the tribute single "Gangsta Boo" to the late rapper of the same name, which became her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 82.[35] On February 3, 2023, the remix of singer PinkPantheress's song, "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" featuring Ice Spice and the corresponding music video were released. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest charting position for either artist at the time.[36] In April 2023, she released the remix of "Princess Diana" with Nicki Minaj.[37] The song peaked at number four on the Hot 100, earning Ice Spice her second top-ten hit on the chart and the twenty second top-ten hit for Minaj.[38]
On May 24, 2023, a remix of Taylor Swift's "Karma" featuring Ice Spice, was announced for release on May 26, 2023. The remix is a bonus track on the special editions of Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights (2022).[39] A music video for the remix, featuring Swift and Ice Spice, was released on May 27. Pitchfork described 2023 as the breakout year of Ice Spice.[40] "Karma" peaked at number two on the Hot 100, making Ice Spice the artist with the most Hot 100 top-five singles in 2023.[41] On June 26, she released "Barbie World" with Nicki Minaj which debuted at number 7 on the Hot 100.[42] The deluxe version of Like..?, featuring five new tracks, was released on July 21, 2023.[43]
On November 14, 2023, she teased an upcoming project titled Y2K! slated for 2024.[44] She released the single "Think U the Shit (Fart)" as its lead single in January 2024.[45] Y2K!, was released on July 26, 2024, and sold 28,000 copies for its first week.[46] The project received mixed reviews from fans and critics, with Variety noting Ice Spice's contribution to the drill subgenre, stating that Y2K! "struck the right equilibrium between street and pop sensibility — just hard enough for rap purists, softened around the edges for broader appeal — and set the table for what was leaning toward a mainstream breakthrough with her debut album." NPR described the album as "almost crudely basic" and that Ice Spice "presses into syllables and pulls them apart like Play-Doh...she can make rapping itself feel like an afterthought, so trivial to her day-to-day routine that putting in the minimum effort makes a weirdly intuitive sense."[47][48] On August 1, 2024, Ice Spice added a bonus track to the album titled "Gyat".[49] On December 25, 2024, a deluxe version of Y2K! was released, with features from BB Trickz, DaBaby, NLE Choppa and Anuel AA.[50]
On November 1, 2024, Ice Spice, along with Snoop Dogg, performed in Times Square to promote the "Chapter 2 Remix" season in Fortnite, with outfits and stylized cosmetics based on Ice Spice being available for purchase in the game.[51] On New Year's Eve of 2024, Ice Spice arrived 25 minutes late to her Wildlands Festival set in Brisbane. Despite being the headline act, her microphone was cut off five minutes into the performance.[52]
Artistry
[edit]Musical and lyrical style
[edit]Ice Spice's music is primarily Bronx drill.[53][54] Her name came from a "finsta" (fake Instagram account) she made at age 14.[55] She has said she writes all her own lyrics,[14] though she does not consider herself a lyricist.[56] She explained that she prefers her lyrics to be "super simple" and "digestible".[56]
Influences
[edit]In a 2022 feature for Rolling Stone titled "My Life in 10 Songs", Ice Spice included Coldplay's song "Yellow" and the 1975's song "Sex" on her list. She stated, "When I was 13 or 14, I was playing [The 1975] all the time. It was my shit, I think it's because they're from Europe and he [Matty Healy] has that [British] accent. It was a thing for me."[57]
Ice Spice was first inspired to start rapping by Sheff G and Pop Smoke, and has listed Lil' Kim, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Foxy Brown, and Remy Ma as musical influences due to their New York roots.[13][11][14] She has also called Erykah Badu, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Lauryn Hill inspirations because of their "graceful angelic vibe of timeless beauty".[12]
Personal life
[edit]Ice Spice is bisexual.[58] She relocated to New Jersey following her career breakthrough.[21]
In 2025, she confirmed via her personal Instagram account that she previously dated professional cornerback, Sauce Gardner.[59][60]
Feuds and controversies
[edit]Latto and Ice Spice have been compared in the media as rivals, with reports of tension between them since 2022.[61] The origin of the feud remains unclear. The feud gained internet attention in January 2023 when fans interpreted a lyric from "Princess Diana" off of her EP Like..? as a jab at Latto.[62]
A year later, the feud began to escalate after Latto released a snippet of her then-unreleased song "Sunday Service", where the music video for Ice Spice's song "Pretty Girl" could be seen on the TV in the background; just hours later; Ice Spice released a snippet of her own unreleased diss track by the name of "Think U the Shit (Fart)".[63][64]
In May 2024, Ice Spice received backlash from fans of former collaborator Nicki Minaj after a former close friend, Baby Storme, leaked text messages between herself and Ice Spice in which Ice Spice called Minaj "ungrateful" and "delusional."[65][66] Storme later admitted to regretting what she did and claimed that a schizophrenic episode may have triggered the incident.
In July 2024, Ice Spice became involved in a separate controversy when social media influencer Madeline Argy, a former girlfriend of the rapper Central Cee, accused him of cheating on her with Ice Spice.[67]
In September 2024, New York rapper Cleotrapa, who opened for Ice Spice on the U.S. leg of the Y2K! Tour, posted a six-part video to TikTok criticizing Ice Spice's treatment of her on tour, calling her a "fake friend" and alleging she was unpaid for her performances, forced to handle her own luggage and left to arrange her own accommodations. The controversy garnered significant public attention, with artists Baby Storme and Azealia Banks voicing their support for Cleotrapa.[68]
Discography
[edit]- Y2K! (2024)
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Highest 2 Lowest | Marisol Cepeda | Film and acting debut[69] |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | (voice) | In production[70] |
Tours
[edit]Headlining
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- Y2K! World Tour (2024)[71]
Supporting
[edit]- Doja Cat – The Scarlet Tour (2023)[72]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Rap Caviar | 2023 | Rookie of The Year | Herself | Nominated | [73] |
| Second Team | Honoured | ||||
| BET Awards | 2023 | Best Female Hip Hop Artist | Herself | Nominated | [74] |
| Best New Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Best Collaboration | "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress) | Nominated | |||
| BET Her | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | Best Collaboration | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj) | Nominated | [75] | |
| Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | Herself | Nominated | |||
| BET Hip-Hop Awards | 2023 | Best Collaboration | "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj) | Nominated | [76] |
| Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist | Herself | Won | |||
| Billboard Music Awards | 2023 | Top New Artist | Herself | Nominated | [77] |
| Top Rap Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players | 2023 | Rookie of The Year | Herself | Won | [78] |
| Billboard Women in Music | 2024 | Hitmaker Award | Herself | Won | [79] |
| BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards | 2023 | Impact Award | Herself | Won | [80] |
| Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best New Artist | Herself | Nominated | [81] |
| Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | "Karma" (with Taylor Swift) | Nominated | |||
| Best Rap Song | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) | Nominated | |||
| Best Song Written for Visual Media | Nominated | ||||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Best Collaboration | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) | Nominated | [82] |
| "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress) | Nominated | ||||
| TikTok Bop of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Hip-Hop Artist | Herself | Won | |||
| Ivor Novello Awards | 2024 | PRS for Music Most Performed Work | "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress) | Pending | [83] |
| Kid's Choice Awards | 2024 | Favourite Music Collaboration | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) | Won | [84] |
| "Karma" (with Taylor Swift) | Nominated | ||||
| Favourite Breakout Artist | Herself | Nominated | |||
| MOBO Awards | 2023 | Best International Act | Herself | Nominated | [85] |
| Song of the Year | "Boy's a Liar Pt.2" (with PinkPantheress) | Nominated | |||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2023 | Best Collaboration | Nominated | [86] | |
| Best New | Herself | Nominated | |||
| Best Push | Herself | Nominated | |||
| MTV Video Music Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist | Herself | Won | [87] |
| Best Push Performance | "Princess Diana" | Nominated | |||
| Song of Summer | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) | Nominated | [88] | ||
| "Karma" (with Taylor Swift) | Nominated | ||||
| People's Choice Awards | 2023 | The New Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | [89] |
| The Collaboration Song of the Year | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) | Won | |||
| The Queerties | 2024 | Breakout Musical Artist | Herself | Runner-up | [90] |
| Anthem | "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress) | Nominated | |||
| Soul Train Music Awards | 2023 | Best Collaboration | "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress) | Nominated | [91] |
| Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Streamy Awards | 2023 | Sound of the Year | "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress) | Nominated | [92] |
| "In Ha Mood" | Nominated | ||||
| XXL Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Song of the Year | "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) | Nominated | [93] | |
| Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Female Rapper of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |||
| The People's Champ | Nominated |
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[edit]Ice Spice
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family background
Ice Spice, born Isis Naija Gaston on January 1, 2000, in the Bronx, New York City, has five younger siblings.[1] Her family background reflects a blend of Dominican and Nigerian heritage; her mother, Charina Almanzar, is of Dominican descent, while her father, Joseph Gaston, is African-American with Nigerian ancestry confirmed through a DNA test showing approximately 30% Nigerian roots along with other West African and Taino indigenous heritage.[9][10] Gaston's parents met as teenagers at a McDonald's and had a brief relationship that resulted in Ice Spice's birth, but they separated when she was two years old.[11] Despite the split, both parents remained involved in her life, living in close proximity within the Bronx, which allowed her to divide time between their homes.[9] Her father, an underground rapper and MC during his youth who performed under the name Slice, now works in real estate and maintains a low profile, but he significantly influenced her early exposure to hip-hop by playing artists such as Jadakiss, 50 Cent, and Jay-Z.[12][9] Charina Almanzar, who raised Ice Spice as a young mother, instilled in her a sense of confidence, style, and sass, while also encouraging her musical interests from a young age, including supporting her singing aspirations starting at age four.[9] Among her siblings, her younger brother Joey Gaston has pursued modeling and shown talent in football.[13] The competitive dynamic with her five younger siblings contributed to developing her quick wit and resilience, traits that later informed her lyrical style and stage presence in rap.[1] Overall, Ice Spice's Bronx-rooted family environment, marked by parental separation yet ongoing support, played a pivotal role in shaping her identity as an Afro-Latina artist in the hip-hop scene.[11]Education
Ice Spice, born Isis Naija Gaston, grew up in the Bronx, New York, where she attended school until the 5th grade before transferring to Sacred Heart High School, a Catholic institution in nearby Yonkers. At Sacred Heart, she excelled in athletics, particularly volleyball, and graduated in 2018.[14][15] Following high school, Ice Spice enrolled at the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase), a public liberal arts college in Westchester County, where she pursued a degree in communications.[14][16] During her time there, she continued her involvement in volleyball as a defensive specialist on the college team, balancing academics with sports.[14][17] However, she left SUNY Purchase after her freshman year to focus on her burgeoning music career.[15][18]Career
2021–2022: Breakthrough with "Munch"
Ice Spice began her music career in 2021 while attending the State University of New York at Purchase, releasing her debut single "Bully Freestyle" in March of that year. Produced by RIOTUSA, whom she met at the university, the track showcased her early foray into rap with a freestyle approach over a beat sampling Lil B's "I'm God." Later in November 2021, she followed up with "No Clarity," a remix sampling Zedd and Foxes' "Clarity," which she performed at the Ultra Music Festival in March 2022. These initial releases garnered modest attention within New York rap circles but did not yet propel her to widespread recognition.[19] Her breakthrough arrived in 2022 with the independent release of "Munch (Feelin' U)" on August 21, also produced by RIOTUSA and distributed through Create Music Group's WorldStar Distro. The song, a Bronx drill track defined by its bouncy bassline and Ice Spice's deadpan delivery, introduced the term "munch" as slang for an obsessive or unworthy suitor, quickly resonating with listeners for its humorous dismissal of male attention. It exploded in popularity via TikTok, where the #Munch hashtag amassed over 2.4 billion views, fueled by user-generated content featuring the song's infectious hook and Ice Spice's signature curly red wig and streetwear aesthetic.[19][20] The track's virality was amplified when Drake played it on SiriusXM's Sound 42 station, cementing its status as a New York rap anthem of the summer. Although it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, "Munch (Feelin' U)" peaked at No. 5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and reached No. 11 on Shazam's Hip-Hop/Rap chart, marking her entry into mainstream hip-hop conversations. Critics hailed it as a standout, with Pitchfork praising its "brash yet unbothered" style blending Cardi B's bravado and Erykah Badu's nonchalance, while Rolling Stone noted its role in establishing Ice Spice as a confident breakout star. The song's success led to a major label deal with 10K Projects and Capitol Records in September 2022, just one month after release, solidifying her rapid ascent. Fans affectionately dubbed her "the People's Princess," drawing parallels to Princess Diana for her poised, viral persona.[21][22][23]2023: Like..? and rising fame
Ice Spice released her debut extended play, Like..?, on January 20, 2023, through 10K Projects and Capitol Records.[24] The six-track project built on her breakthrough single "Munch (Feelin' U)" by incorporating it alongside new songs, including "In Ha Mood," "Princess Diana," "Gangsta Boo" featuring Lil Tjay, "Actin' a Smoochie," and "Bikini Bottom."[25] The EP showcased her signature drill-influenced style with catchy hooks and Bronx-centric lyrics, receiving praise for solidifying her as an emerging rap talent.[26] Like..? debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200 with 15,000 album-equivalent units, later peaking at number 15 driven by streaming gains from its singles.[27] Standout track "Princess Diana," particularly its remix featuring Nicki Minaj released in April 2023, became a major hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and marking Ice Spice's second top-ten entry on the chart.[27] The EP's success contributed to over a billion global streams for her music that year, underscoring her rapid ascent in the hip-hop landscape.[28] In July 2023, Ice Spice issued a deluxe edition of Like..?, expanding it to ten tracks with additions like "Deli," "How High?," "Butterfly Ku," and a remix of "In Ha Mood" featuring Tay Flavour.[29] This version further boosted her momentum, coinciding with high-profile collaborations that amplified her visibility. Notably, her feature on the "Karma" remix with Taylor Swift in May peaked at number two on the Hot 100, while "Barbie World" with Nicki Minaj for the Barbie film soundtrack debuted at number seven in June.[27] These tracks helped her secure four top-ten Hot 100 singles in 2023. Ice Spice's rising fame in 2023 was marked by numerous accolades and industry recognition. She won Best New Artist at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in September, beating out competitors like GloRilla and Peso Pluma.[30] Billboard named her the Top New R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the year and R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Year, while she also earned spots on Forbes' 30 Under 30 music list.[21][31] Additionally, she was selected as Apple Music's Up Next Artist in July, highlighting her as a key emerging voice in rap.[32] Her performances at events like the BET Awards and Coachella further cemented her status as a breakout star.[33]2024: Y2K! and collaborations
In 2024, Ice Spice released her debut studio album Y2K! on July 26 through 10K Projects and Capitol Records.[4] The project, announced earlier that year with a graffiti-adorned cover photographed by David LaChapelle, featured 10 tracks produced by collaborators including RIOTUSA and Peso.[34] Key singles included "Phat Butt," released on June 21, 2024 as the album's lead, and "Did It First" with Central Cee, which debuted at No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at No. 7.[35] Other notable collaborations on the album were "Oh Shhh..." with Travis Scott and "B*tch I'm Packin'" with Gunna, blending Ice Spice's signature drill-infused rap with trap elements.[36] The album received mixed critical reception, praised for its catchy hooks and Ice Spice's confident delivery but critiqued for lacking depth in some tracks.[37] Commercially, Y2K! debuted at No. 18 on the Billboard 200, selling 28,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, marking a solid entry despite underperforming expectations given her prior viral success.[38] By late August, it had accumulated over 100,000 total units in the U.S.[39] To promote the release, Ice Spice announced the Y2K! World Tour on June 5, consisting of 24 dates across North America and Europe from July 30 to August 31, with supporting acts like Cash Cobain and Riotsound on select shows. The tour sold out multiple venues, including stops at The Fillmore in Miami and Brixton Academy in London, showcasing tracks from the album alongside earlier hits.[40] On December 25, 2024, Ice Spice surprise-dropped the deluxe edition Y2K!: I'm Just a Girl (Deluxe), expanding the original with five new tracks for a total of 15 songs.[6] The additions highlighted further collaborations, including "Hannah Montana" featuring DaBaby and NLE Choppa, a high-energy cut with playful lyrics; "BB Belt (Remix)" with Bb Trickz; "Popa (Remix)" with Rob49; "Fisherrr (Remix)" with Anuel AA; and the solo "So What?"[41] These tracks leaned into Ice Spice's Bronx roots while incorporating diverse influences, such as Latin trap on the Anuel AA feature, and were teased via social media previews earlier that month.[42] The deluxe aimed to extend the album's momentum into year-end, with "Hannah Montana" quickly gaining traction on streaming platforms for its viral potential.[43]2025–present: Singles and upcoming projects
In 2025, Ice Spice marked her return to music with a series of singles following the release of her debut album Y2K! in 2024. Her first release of the year was the collaboration "Gyatt" with fellow rapper Latto, which dropped on September 2 and was produced by Pooh Beatz, Go Grizzly, Supakaine, and RiotUSA.[44] The track, accompanied by a music video directed by Hidji World, addressed past tensions between the artists and debuted at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, showcasing Ice Spice's signature drill-infused flow over a bouncy beat.[45] Later that month, on September 26, Ice Spice released her solo single "Baddie Baddie," which samples M.I.A.'s 2012 track "Bad Girls" and serves as the lead for her anticipated second studio album.[46] The song highlights her confident lyricism and playful bravado, generating buzz through social media previews.[47] On November 6, Ice Spice dropped "Pretty Privilege," produced by RIOTUSA, as the third single from the project.[48] The track, featuring a bold music video, explores themes of beauty and advantage with her characteristic nonchalance.[49] On November 14, 2025, Ice Spice released "Big Guy," a song produced by RiotUSA and issued by 10K Projects and Capitol Records. It is featured in the 2025 animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, in which the rapper also makes a voice appearance.[50] These singles are part of the rollout for Ice Spice's sophomore album, ROSADITA, expected later in 2025, with teasers indicating a continuation of her Bronx drill sound blended with pop elements.[51] Beyond music, Ice Spice expanded into acting by joining the voice cast of the animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, released on December 19, 2025, alongside stars like Regina Hall and George Lopez.[52][53]Artistry
Musical style
Ice Spice's music is primarily rooted in Bronx drill, a subgenre of hip-hop characterized by its aggressive beats and street-oriented lyricism, which she approaches with a distinctly feminine perspective that subverts the hypermasculine norms of the style.[54] Her early tracks, such as "Munch (Feelin' U)" released in 2022, exemplify this through lightweight drill production featuring skittering snares and simple, effective basslines crafted by frequent collaborator RiotUSA, creating an energetic yet accessible sound that propelled her viral breakthrough.[55] Her vocal delivery stands out for its deep, calm timbre and laid-back flow, often described as a "velvety growl" that glides over beats with poise and playfulness, contrasting the more intense, growling styles common in drill.[54] Lyrically, Ice Spice employs simple, repetitive hooks and bold, humorous punchlines that flip traditional rap tropes—such as casual dismissals of detractors in "Munch" or scatological metaphors in tracks like "Phat Butt"—prioritizing charisma and vibe over complex wordplay.[56] This approach yields short, personality-driven songs, often under two minutes, emphasizing feel-good flexes and cultural commentary tailored for social media virality.[55] As her career progressed, particularly with her 2023 EP Like..? and 2024 debut album Y2K!, her style evolved to incorporate broader elements like Jersey club rhythms, dancehall samples, and rage-influenced synths while maintaining a drill core.[57] Production grew more abrasive and dynamic, with RiotUSA's beats featuring cartoonish guitar samples and wonky electronics, allowing for varied vocal expressions from whispers to sneers.[56] Tracks like "Deli" showcase this shift, blending tough-talk bars with pop-leaning hooks to appeal beyond underground rap circles, though she has reaffirmed her commitment to drill's raw energy.[57] Her 2025 singles, such as "Pretty Privilege," continue this trajectory, featuring booming basslines and bouncy beats that highlight her confident, playful delivery within a drill framework.[48]Influences
Ice Spice has drawn significant inspiration from a range of hip-hop and R&B artists, particularly those who pioneered female representation and innovative sounds in rap. She has frequently cited Nicki Minaj as a pivotal influence, describing her as the first female rapper she encountered that captivated her and solidified her aspirations in the genre. In an interview, Ice Spice stated, "When I saw Nicki, I was so mesmerized. She’s the first female rapper that I seen. And ever since then, I was kinda set on what I wanted to be."[58] Similarly, she has acknowledged Lil' Kim as a key figure among New York's female rap legends, idolizing her alongside Minaj for their trailblazing roles in the industry.[58] Her roots in New York drill are heavily shaped by local pioneers, with Pop Smoke standing out as a major influence. Ice Spice has expressed being "obsessed" with Pop Smoke upon his emergence, crediting him as a "goated" innovator who revitalized the drill sound in the city.[59] This admiration is reflected in her adoption of drill's energetic beats and confident delivery, which she blends into her own style.[60] Beyond hip-hop's core, Ice Spice has highlighted R&B icons Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu for their artistic depth and timeless appeal. She admires their "graceful angelic vibe of timeless beauty," which informs her approach to blending rap with melodic elements and emotional resonance.[61] Additionally, she has revealed a deep affinity for Kendrick Lamar's work, particularly his 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly, which she listened to "religiously" during her teenage years, influencing her appreciation for introspective and lyrically complex rap.[62] These diverse influences contribute to Ice Spice's unique fusion of drill aggression, pop accessibility, and soulful undertones.Personal life
Relationships
Ice Spice has been notably private about her romantic life, emphasizing in interviews that she prefers to keep personal matters separate from her public persona to allow fans to focus on her music. In an October 2023 profile, she confirmed being in a relationship but declined to disclose her partner's identity, stating, "I'm dating someone right now, but I don't want to talk about that." Speculation about her dating history has persisted, including unconfirmed rumors linking her to rapper Lil Tjay and actor Caleb McLaughlin in early 2023, though neither relationship was ever verified by Ice Spice herself. In January 2026, unconfirmed dating rumors emerged after she shared a TikTok video performing the viral 'Big Guy' dance with NBA player Michael Porter Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets.[63] She has also addressed and denied romantic involvement with other artists, such as British rapper Central Cee, clarifying in July 2024 that their connection was strictly platonic and stemmed from professional friendship since her breakthrough single "Munch (Feelin' U)."[64] Dating rumors with New York Jets cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner began in September 2024 after Ice Spice attended a Jets game. They were subsequently spotted together at the "Coulda Been Love" premiere in February 2025 and the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in March 2025. In April 2025, Ice Spice publicly confirmed the relationship through an Instagram mirror selfie depicting the couple in matching sweatsuits. The pair, both in their mid-20s, dated until around August 2025, when breakup rumors emerged after she was seen with basketball player Diamant Blazi. In a September 2025 interview, Ice Spice confirmed that she had dated Gardner, describing it as "fun" and "cute," and reflected on going public despite her preference for privacy.[65][66][67][68]Sexuality and privacy
Ice Spice publicly identified as bisexual during a February 2023 interview on Apple Music 1's Rap Life Radio with Ebro Darden, stating, "Not squares, but I like good boys and girls."[69] She has since described her music's appeal as transcending gender lines, noting in a June 2023 Hypebae interview that her audience includes "the gays" and emphasizing her openness about queer sexuality.[70] Regarding privacy, Ice Spice has expressed a preference for keeping her personal life out of the public eye, though she acknowledges the challenges posed by her fame. In a September 2025 interview, she explained, "I try to keep it private, but it's just like whatever... I'm at the grocery store, and then now it's not private," highlighting how everyday encounters erode her boundaries.[66] Despite this, she has occasionally shared aspects of her relationships, such as confirming a romance with NFL player Sauce Gardner via Instagram in 2025, later reflecting that she "didn’t think it would be such a big deal, but it really is."[68] This selective disclosure underscores her efforts to balance authenticity with personal protection amid intense media scrutiny.Public image and controversies
Fashion and endorsements
Ice Spice's fashion aesthetic is prominently characterized by a Y2K revival, drawing from early-2000s hip-hop and pop culture trends such as low-rise jeans, baby tees, velour tracksuits, and fur accents, which align with her birthdate of January 1, 2000.[71][72] This style positions her as a key influencer in Gen Z's nostalgia-driven fashion movement, often blending playful, feminine elements with streetwear for a "princess" vibe that complements her music persona.[73] At high-profile events like the 2024 Grammys, she wore a custom Baby Phat ensemble featuring a fur-trimmed denim jacket, sweeping skirt, gold cat-logo belt, and cross pendant, reviving the iconic Y2K hip-hop brand originally popularized by figures like Lil' Kim.[71] Her red carpet appearances, such as a sheer bra top with cheetah-print duck nails at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards, further emphasize this bold, nostalgic approach.[74] Ice Spice has leveraged her style into numerous high-profile endorsements, expanding her influence beyond music into fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. In 2023, she starred in Heaven by Marc Jacobs' Spring campaign, modeling a star-covered mini dress, platform boots, and a black shoulder bag, which highlighted her Y2K affinity.[75] That same year, she featured in Ivy Park x Adidas' Park Trail collection, showcasing gender-neutral pieces in orange, camouflage, and forest green hues.[75] For Alexander Wang's Nocturnal line, she posed in black leather outfits, including a sheer mesh dress, underscoring her edgy yet glamorous persona.[75] She also modeled a bronze bodysuit for SKIMS' Seamless Sculpt collection launch in April 2023.[76] In 2024 and 2025, her endorsement portfolio grew significantly. Mercedes-Benz included her in its "Class of Creators" project in March 2025, where she unveiled a custom CLA car with a melted chrome finish and "Princess" branding, tying into her personal style narrative.[77] For Kate Spade's "To The Ones Who Carry Us" campaign in May 2025, she promoted the Deco Chain Shoulder Bag in pistachio green and blue denim, discussing her handbag collection in interviews.[78] In beauty, Revlon announced a global fragrance licensing deal in May 2025, with Ice Spice developing a bespoke line inspired by her unique aesthetic, with the first release expected in 2026.[79] Other ventures include a 2023 Dunkin' collaboration for the pumpkin spice-flavored Munchkins Drink, a 2024 Chia Pet replica of her likeness, and a 2024 Starry beverage ad campaign ahead of Super Bowl LIX.[75] These partnerships have contributed to her estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2025, bolstered by her rising cultural impact.[80]Feuds
Ice Spice has been involved in several high-profile feuds within the hip-hop community, primarily with fellow rappers Latto and Cardi B, as well as a notable personal dispute with emerging artist Cleotrapa. These conflicts often stemmed from perceived slights, lyrical disses, and social media exchanges, reflecting broader tensions in the genre's competitive landscape.[81] The most prominent feud began with Latto in January 2023, when Latto stated during a red-carpet interview that she was unfamiliar with the lyrics to Ice Spice's "Bikini Bottom," which fans interpreted as shade toward the rising Bronx rapper.[81] Tensions escalated in October 2023 with Latto's apparent diss on Offset's "Fine as Can Be," where she referenced "Princess Diana," Ice Spice's collaboration with Nicki Minaj.[81] Ice Spice fired back on January 26, 2024, with her single "Think U The S**t (Fart)," containing lines like "I got my foot on they necks, I can’t let up/She all on the floor, told her get up," directly alluding to Latto's "Put It on da Floor."[81] Latto responded on February 14, 2024, by releasing "Sunday Service," filming its video in Ice Spice's hometown of the Bronx as a pointed gesture.[81] The back-and-forth continued into mid-2024, with Latto posting a cake at Atlanta's Birthday Bash in June that read "Think I'm the sh– , bi— ?????"—echoing Ice Spice's track—and her August album closer "S/O to Me" from Sugar Honey Iced Tea interpreted by fans as containing barbs at Ice Spice.[82][83] In July 2024, Ice Spice downplayed the rivalry in a Rolling Stone interview, calling it "a joke that she's just dragged out" and affirming no real animosity.[84][85] The feud appeared to resolve on September 4, 2025, when the pair collaborated on the single "Gyatt," a track celebrating body positivity and unity, and jointly appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards later that month, signaling a truce.[44][86] A more recent and ongoing conflict emerged with Cardi B, marked by intermittent tensions since 2022 but intensifying in 2025. Early interactions were positive, with Ice Spice praising Cardi in a 2022 interview for elevating Bronx female rappers and the two sharing friendly posts in April 2024 celebrating their Dominican heritage.[87] Speculation arose in March 2024 when fans believed Cardi's "Enough (Miami)" referenced Ice Spice due to a similar pose, though Cardi denied shading her.[87] Friction grew in July 2024 after Ice Spice's "BB Belt" lyrics prompted Cardi to tweet, "These bitches have absolutely lost their mind."[87] Ice Spice shouted out Cardi positively on Keke Palmer's podcast in September 2025, crediting her for inspiring hope in female rap.[87] However, Cardi's September 19, 2025, track "Magnet" included lines like "Slow-face bitch… whose spot is you takin’?," seen as targeting Ice Spice.[87] Leaked audio from September 29-30, 2025, captured Cardi threatening Ice Spice, escalating the drama.[87] Ice Spice responded by teasing and releasing her single "Pretty Privilege" on November 6, 2025, with its video fueling further speculation of disses toward Cardi, keeping the feud active as of late 2025.[88] In September 2024, Ice Spice faced accusations from rapper Cleotrapa, a former friend and tour opener for her Y2K! Tour, who detailed alleged mistreatment in a series of TikTok videos. Cleotrapa claimed Ice Spice exhibited "mean girl behavior," including ignoring her during the tour and being a "fake friend," which led to their public fallout.[89][90] Ice Spice clapped back on social media, denying the claims and calling Cleotrapa unprofessional, though the dispute remained largely personal rather than musical.[91] This incident echoed earlier 2024 drama with another ex-friend, Baby Storme, who leaked private texts exposing Ice Spice's frustrations with Nicki Minaj and personal relationships, but it did not evolve into a full rap beef.[91]Other ventures
Filmography
Ice Spice has ventured into acting with roles in two major 2025 films, marking her transition from music to screen. Her debut comes in the Spike Lee-directed crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest, an English-language adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low, where she makes a cameo as Marisol Cepeda in a story involving a kidnapping and corporate intrigue, starring alongside Denzel Washington.[92] She also lends her voice to an animated character in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, the fourth installment in the franchise, bringing her Bronx energy to the underwater world of Bikini Bottom, and contributes the song "Big Guy" to the soundtrack. "Big Guy" was released on November 14, 2025, by 10K Projects and Capitol Records, and produced by RiotUSA.[52][93][94][50] In addition to films, Ice Spice has made notable television appearances as a musical performer. She served as the musical guest on the season 49 premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 14, 2023, performing "In Ha Mood" and a collaboration with Rema on "Pretty Girl," with an introduction from Taylor Swift.[95][96] On July 26, 2024, she performed a medley of "Did It First" and "Think U The Shit (Fart)" from her debut album Y2K! on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, coinciding with the album's release day.[97] Her filmography also encompasses appearances in music videos, primarily as the lead artist portraying herself.| Year | Title | Role | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ice Spice: No Clarity | Ice Spice | Music video | Short film-style video directed by Ice Spice.[98] |
| 2022 | Ice Spice: Name of Love | Ice Spice | Music video | Official video for her single.[99] |
| 2023 | Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice: Barbie World | Ice Spice | Music video | Featured in the Barbie soundtrack video with Nicki Minaj.[100] |
| 2025 | Ice Spice: Pretty Privilege | Ice Spice | Music video | Lead performance in promotional video.[101] |
| 2025 | Ice Spice: Baddie Baddie | Ice Spice | Music video | Official single video released in 2025.[101] |
| 2025 | Highest 2 Lowest | Marisol Cepeda | Film | Acting debut; crime thriller directed by Spike Lee.[102][92] |
| 2025 | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | Voice role | Film | Animated adventure; voice acting.[101][93] |
Video games
Ice Spice expanded into video games in 2024 with branded interactive experiences. On May 31, 2024, she released "Munchland by Ice Spice", an official Roblox experience tied to her song "Think U the Shit (Fart)", where players explore a themed world featuring fart guns, digital fashions, and elements from her music videos.[103] In November 2024, Ice Spice was introduced in Fortnite as an Icon Series outfit, available for purchase in the Item Shop starting November 15, including selectable styles, back bling such as "Munchkin", and emotes.[104]Tours
Ice Spice's touring career began in 2023 with a series of festival appearances and standalone concerts, marking her rise from viral success to live performer. That year, she performed at major events including Rolling Loud Miami, where her sets highlighted tracks like "Munch (Feelin' U)" and "In Ha Mood." These early shows, totaling around 33 performances, helped build her fanbase through high-energy renditions of her breakout singles.[105] From November 21 to December 13, 2023, Ice Spice served as an opening act for Doja Cat's The Scarlet Tour across North American arenas, sharing the bill with Doechii on select dates. This 12-date run, starting in Miami and ending in Newark, exposed her to larger audiences, with sets featuring collaborations like the remix of Doja Cat's "Demons." The tour, Doja Cat's first in four years, grossed over $20 million and solidified Ice Spice's presence in hip-hop's live scene.[106][107] Ice Spice launched her debut headlining tour, the Y2K! World Tour, on July 4, 2024, at Denmark's Roskilde Festival to support her album Y2K!. The 39-date global outing spanned Europe, North America, the UK, and Australia, concluding on January 5, 2025, at Wildlands Festival in Adelaide. Early legs included festival stops in Poland and Austria, followed by a 17-date North American arena run from July 30 in Washington, D.C., to August 31 in Miami Beach, with Cash Cobain and RIOTUSA as supporting acts. The European and UK portion, added in September 2024, featured arena shows in cities like London and Paris, while Australian dates capped the tour. Sets typically ran 45-60 minutes, blending Y2K! tracks such as "Phat Butt" and "Think U the Shit (Fart)" with earlier hits like "Barbie World" and "Princess Diana," often drawing 10,000-15,000 fans per night.[7][108][109]Discography
Albums and EPs
Ice Spice's recorded output under major labels consists of one extended play and one studio album, both of which received deluxe reissues featuring additional tracks. These releases showcase her signature New York drill style, characterized by booming basslines, playful lyricism, and collaborations with prominent artists in hip-hop.[4][110] Her debut extended play, Like..?, was released on January 20, 2023, through 10K Projects and Capitol Records. The six-track project includes singles such as "Munch (Feelin' U)", "Bikini Bottom", and "In Ha Mood", which helped propel her viral rise on platforms like TikTok. It debuted and peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard 200 chart, marking her first entry on the ranking and demonstrating her rapid ascent in the rap scene. A deluxe edition followed on July 21, 2023, expanding the EP to eleven tracks with new songs including "Deli", "How High?", "Butterfly Ku", and "On the Radar (Edit)", further capitalizing on her growing popularity.[2][110][29] Ice Spice's debut studio album, Y2K!, arrived on July 26, 2024, also via 10K Projects and Capitol Records, featuring guest appearances from artists like Central Cee and Gunna. The 10-track effort explores themes of fame, relationships, and Bronx-rooted bravado, with production emphasizing her minimalist flow and catchy hooks. It debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200, selling 28,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, reflecting solid commercial performance amid high expectations. The deluxe version, subtitled Y2K! : I'm Just A Girl, was issued on December 25, 2024, adding five new tracks such as "Hannah Montana" with NLE Choppa and DaBaby, "So What?", and remixes of "BB Belt" and "Popa", extending the album's reach into the holiday season.[4][111][112][41][6]Singles
Ice Spice's entry into the music industry was marked by her independent singles released in 2021 and 2022, which showcased her Bronx drill rap style and quickly gained traction through social media. Her debut single "Bully" arrived in March 2021, produced by RIOTUSA, but it was "Munch (Feelin' U)" in August 2022 that catapulted her to viral fame on TikTok, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and establishing her signature laid-back flow and witty lyrics.[2][113] In 2023, Ice Spice achieved significant commercial success with a series of collaborations that dominated the Billboard Hot 100, often blending her drill influences with pop and hip-hop elements. Tracks like "Boy's a Liar, Pt. 2" with PinkPantheress and "Princess Diana" featuring Nicki Minaj highlighted her ability to merge viral hooks with high-profile partnerships, leading to multiple top-10 entries. These singles were included on her debut EP Like..?, which further solidified her mainstream breakthrough. Her remix contributions, such as on Taylor Swift's "Karma," demonstrated her versatility and broad appeal across genres.[27][114] The following table summarizes Ice Spice's major charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including collaborations:| Title | Featured Artist(s) | Release Year | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangsta Boo | Lil Tjay | 2023 | 82 |
| In Ha Mood | — | 2023 | 58 |
| Boy's a Liar, Pt. 2 | PinkPantheress | 2023 | 3 |
| Princess Diana | Nicki Minaj | 2023 | 4 |
| Karma (Remix) | Taylor Swift | 2023 | 2 |
| Barbie World | Nicki Minaj & Aqua | 2023 | 7 |
| Deli | — | 2023 | 41 |
| Think U the Shit (Fart) | — | 2024 | 37 |
| Did It First | Central Cee | 2024 | 51 |
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
Ice Spice received her first Grammy Award nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 4, 2024, earning four nods for her contributions to the music of 2023.[119] These included Best New Artist, recognizing her breakthrough as a rising rapper, as well as three categories for the single "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj featuring Aqua) from the Barbie soundtrack: Best Rap Song, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media.[120] None of Ice Spice's nominations resulted in a win at the 2024 ceremony. Best New Artist was awarded to Victoria Monét, while "Barbie World" lost Best Rap Song to "Scientists & Engineers" by Killer Mike featuring André 3000, El-P, and Donna Grantis; Best Pop Duo/Group Performance went to "Fake Out" by The National; and Best Song Written for Visual Media was given to "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell from Barbie.[119] Ice Spice was not nominated for any awards at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, despite releasing her debut album Y2K! in July 2024, which debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200.[121] As of November 2025, she has yet to win a Grammy Award.[120]Other accolades
Ice Spice has received numerous accolades beyond the Grammy Awards, recognizing her rapid ascent in the hip-hop genre through viral hits and collaborations. In 2023, she won Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Hip Hop Awards, highlighting her emergence as a key figure in drill rap.[122] That same year, she secured the Best New Artist award at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she also earned nominations for Best New Artist, Song of Summer for "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua), and Best Collaboration for the same track. Additionally, Ice Spice was honored with the inaugural Impact Award at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards for her groundbreaking artistry and influence on the genre's future.[123] She also received Billboard's Rookie of the Year award at the 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event, acknowledging her breakout success. Building on this momentum, 2024 saw Ice Spice claim New Artist of the Year at the People's Choice Awards, as well as Collaboration Song of the Year for "Barbie World" (shared with Nicki Minaj and Aqua).[124] At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, she won Best New Hip-Hop Artist, beating out competitors including Lola Brooke and Sexyy Red. She was further recognized with the Hitmaker Award at Billboard Women in Music 2024, presented by Ellie Goulding, celebrating her chart-topping contributions.[125] Ice Spice has also garnered several nominations across major ceremonies. At the 2023 BET Awards, she was nominated for Best New Artist, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration for "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress), and Viewer's Choice Award for "In Ha Mood," though she did not win. In 2024, the BET Awards nominated her for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration, and Viewer's Choice: Video of the Year for "Barbie World," with GloRilla ultimately taking the female artist honor.[126] She received a nomination for Top New Artist at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards but lost to Zach Bryan.[127]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist | Won | For her overall body of work |
| 2023 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best New Artist | Won | Fan-voted |
| 2023 | BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards | Impact Award | Won | Inaugural honor for artistic impact |
| 2023 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players | Rookie of the Year | Won | Recognized emerging talent |
| 2024 | People's Choice Awards | New Artist of the Year | Won | Fan-voted |
| 2024 | People's Choice Awards | Collaboration Song of the Year | Won | For "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) |
| 2024 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Best New Hip-Hop Artist | Won | Competed against Doechii, Lola Brooke, Sexyy Red |
| 2024 | Billboard Women in Music | Hitmaker Award | Won | For chart impact and influence |
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