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Bronx native Ice Spices rapid rise to fame has been nothing short of explosive.
The25-year-old American rapperwent viral in 2021 for her f-boy diss track Munch (Feelin U).
She has collaborated with the most prominent industry names, such as Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.
But how did she go from a girl in the Bronx to raps newest sensation?
Now 25 years old, the rapper has a diverse ethnic background.
Her father is African-American with Nigerian heritage, while her mother hails from the Dominican Republic.
Ice Spice graduated from Sacred Heart and enrolled at the State University of New York at Purchase in 2018.
According toTeen Vogue, she dropped out around her sophomore year.
In a chat withSiriusXMsHip Hop Nation, the rapper revealed the origins of her stage name.
Ice Spice shares a very close bond with her four younger siblings.
In a February 2024 interview withThe Cut, the rapper revealed that shes wildly protective of them.
Her father was pivotal in educating her about hip-hop, and the duo bonded over rap.
He sparked Ice Spices interest in artists like Jadakiss, 50 Cent, and Jay-Z.
The first songs that Ice Spice ever memorized were Nicki Minajs I Get Crazy and Itty Bitty Piggy.
In an interview withApple Musicin 2023, Ice Spice praised her mom, whom she called a baddie.
Ice Spice fondly noted how her mother had recorded her singing since she was four.
Ice Spice has called the Bronx one of the most authentic places in New York for its cultural diversity.
The rapper capitalized on the widespread attention and used her growing fan following to promote her music.
Ice Spice had already been making music with her college friend-turned-producer and fellow Bronx native RiotUSA.
in January 2023 the album features a track that pays tribute to her royal comparisons, titled Princess Diana.
She skillfully blended drill, trap, and pop elements to showcase her diverse range and artistry.
The same year, Ice Spice collaborated with fellow online sensation PinkPantheress on Boys a Liar Pt.
2 in February, which landed the artist at No.
3 on the Billboard Hot 100.Previously the song Gangsta Boo with Lil Tjay reached No.
- in the Billboard Hot 100.
4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song became the first No.
1 on Hot Rap Songs by two co-billed women.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
This song was included in the official soundtrack for Greta Gerwigs film Barbie.
The collab debuted at No.
7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Naturally, with tremendous success comes widespread recognition and accolades.
The rapper won Best New Artist at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The young rapper also nabbed the 2023 Peoples Choice Award for Favorite Breakout Artist.
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18 on the Billboard 200 chart and received mixed critical reception, withVarietyandNPRgiving it average reviews.
In 2024, the Princess Diana singer was also featured on theForbes30 Under 30 music list.
Who Is Ice Spice Dating?
Ice Spice shared in an interview with Ebro Darden onEbro in the Morningthat she identifies as Bisexual.
The young rapper clarified that she and Central Cee are strictly platonic and are just twins.
There were also rumors that Ice Spice was in a relationship with Drake.
The rapper likes to stick to simple bars and wants them to be digestible.
Her rap delivery is calm and firm, and her themes include self-love, romantic apathy, and misandry.
Ice Spice explained toRolling Stonehow she blended drill beats and trap elements to mix things up in Y2K!
She brings a unique sense of fun to the Bronx drill and gives it a broader appeal.
Ice Spice has been on the Y2K!
The Tour ended in Adelaide, Australia, on January 5, 2025.
The rapper posts regular updates on her official website,Ice Spice Music.
Check out the results:
