A Bronx natives first foray into music was in 2021 when she was still a TikTok newbie.
The same year, she joined the trending Buss It Challenge and instantly went viral (perTeen Vogue).
Not everyone approved, however.
Ice Spice brushed off the criticism and continued to dance her way into global fame.
What is Ice Spices Net Worth in 2025?
However, Minaj had plenty of time to dominate the rap industry.
She started her career very early in the 2000s by releasing her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over.
The Grammy-winning rapper has since amassed an impressive net worth of $80 million (perCelebrity Net Worth).
Rising female rappers like Latto have the same net worth as Ice Spice (perCelebrity Net Worth).
GloRilla, who first emerged as a talented young rapper in 2022 with her song F.N.F.
4 on the Billboard Hot 100 (perBillboard).
On top of that, the starlet was crowned Billboards R&B and Hip-Hop Rookie of the Year.
Ices record-breaking collaboration with cultural phenomenon Taylor Swift on the popular track Karma contributed significantly to her success.
For Taylor Swift, Spice is far from the fleeting viral sensation people think she is.
In my opinion, shes the one to watch.
7), Princess Diana (No.
5), PinkPantheress duet Boys A Liar, Pt.
3), and Karma (No.
- (perBillboard).
Very early in her flourishing career, Spice attended her first Met Gala in 2023.
She graced the red carpet with sleek orange hair and a super last-minute Balmain, camera-ready ensemble.
Im just so grateful; Im so happy to be here.
You know, I was like really nervous approaching the carpet.
Fame is great, but it comes with a package for Spice.
Even though its a positive change, its still a change.
Recently, the polarizing rapper proved to be a perfect model material for the automotive giant Mercedes-Benz.
That auras unmatched, Mercedes-Benz raved in the comment section.
Its not common for renowned luxury companies to seek collaborations with rising stars early in their careers.
Spice partnered with doughnut and coffee giant Dunkin Donuts in 2023 (perBillboard).
Real Talent or Industry Plant?
In aRedditdiscussion about how she became famous so quickly, many commenters agreed that Spice is good for nothing.
Classic case of industry-manufactured star.
It never does, @Ordell9 argued.
No doubt Ice benefitted from colorism, @HolaPinchePuto insisted.
Most of her black cosigners also benefitted from colorism such as Drake, PinkPatheresses, Nicki, etc.
She is the supposed Princess of Pop (I think?)
but Ive heard much more creative, talented, unique black female rappers that deserve that title.
But they dont get it because theyre dark-skinned or have too many african, masculine features.
However, Spice doesnt believe she has an edge over her Black peers.
I have seen those opinions, she said about accusations of benefiting from colorism.
I feel like thats not something personal to me.
I feel like thats been the conversation for generations and forever, since the beginning of time.
How does Spice tackle backlash?
She turns a deaf ear to it.
[They end up putting] somebody else down.
Only time will tell if Spice is actually the real deal.
I have some really cool things planned.
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