Who Is Ice Spice?
Isis Naija Gaston (born January 1, 2000), professionally known as Ice Spice, is an American rapper.
Her career took off in 2021 when she met record producer RiotUSA while studying at the State University of New York at Purchase. She is from the Bronx in New York City.
Due to the success of her TikTok hit song “Munch (Feelin’ U)” in late 2022, Ice Spice became well-known.
Following this success, she released songs like “Bikini Bottom” and “In Ha Mood,” which prepared the public for the release of her debut extended play, “Like..?” in 2023.
With the joint effort “Gangsta Boo” with Lil Tjay, she made her debut on the US Billboard Hot 100 list. Notably, her remix singles “Princess Diana” (with Nicki Minaj) and “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” (featuring PinkPantheress) made it to the top five on the Hot 100.
Ice Spice has been hailed as “rap’s new princess” and a breakout artist by music experts who laud her laid-back rhyming style. Her place in the business has been further cemented by media exposure from outlets like The New York Times and Billboard.
Ice Spice was raised in the Bronx’s Fordham Road district. The oldest of five siblings, she is. She was born at the age of 17 to a Dominican mother and an African-American father who was a former underground rapper.
When Ice Spice was two years old, her parents, who had met at a McDonald’s, were divorced. She spent a lot of her youth with her grandparents and cousins because of her parents’ hectic activities.
Her early love of hip-hop was sparked by performers like Lil’ Kim and Nicki Minaj. She produced freestyle raps and poems during her time in school.
Ice Spice studied communications and played volleyball at the State University of New York at Purchase after graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, New York. She finally left, though, believing she was in the wrong area and because of the arduous journey.
Ice Spice’s debut EP, “Like..?,” from 2023 featured the smash tracks “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “Bikini Bottom,” and “In Ha Mood.” She made her debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with the Lil Tjay-featuring song “Gangsta Boo.”
The remix songs “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” (by Ice Spice and Pink Pantheress) and “Princess Diana” (by Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj) made the Hot 100’s top five. Along with Taylor Swift, she worked on a remix of “Karma.”
Bronx Drill is the primary influence on Ice Spice’s music, and she also finds inspiration in New York-based musicians like Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Foxy Brown, and Remy Ma. She is regarded as one of the rap industry’s breakout talents and has received accolades for her laid-back rapping.
Ice Spice, who identifies as gay outside of her music profession, has participated in a number of industry partnerships and collaborations. She has a sizable fan base and is making a reputation for herself in the rap music industry.
Who Are Ice Spice Siblings?
Ice SPice has four siblings and happens to be the eldest of his other four siblings. Details about each of them are unknown as they have kept a private life.
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