Ice Spice is an American rapper. Ice Spice’s real name is Isis Naija Gaston. She was born on January 1, 2000, and grew up in Yonkers, New York. In 2021, she met RiotUSA through a mutual friend and artist KatMarz, and began her career.
Ice Spice gained popularity with her viral song “Munch (Feelin U)” on TikTok. In preparation for her debut extended play, Like..? (2023), she released the songs “Bikini Bottom” and “In Ha Mood” as a follow-up. With Lil Tjay she achieved her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ice Spice became the artist with the most Hot 100 top-five singles in 2023 thanks to her collaborations on “Boy’s a Liar Pt. ” with PinkPantheress, “Princess Diana ” with Nicki Minaj, “Karma” with Taylor Swift, and “Barbie World” with Minaj and Aqua. Journalists have observed Ice Spice’s informal rapping style. Time referred to her as a “breakout star” in 2023. She has been nicknamed “rap’s new princess” by publications including The New York Times and Billboard. She has received the Impact Award from the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards as well as the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
Early Life
Ice Spice was born to Joseph Gaston and Charina Almanzar on January 1, 2000, in New York City. Her childhood was in Yonkers, New York. She spent a year living on Davidson Avenue in The Bronx in 2019 while being hired to take care of her grandma. She was born to Charina Almanzar, a Dominican woman who worked at a car dealership and gave birth to Gaston at the age of 17. When Gaston was two years old, the couple split after initially meeting at a McDonald’s.
She spent the majority of her childhood with her grandparents and cousins because her parents were constantly employed. She attended Yonkers’ Sacred Heart High institution, a Catholic boarding institution.
Ice Spice attended the State University of New York at Purchase after graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 2018 and met producer RiotUSA there friendship, singer KatMarz. Her decision to start making music solo was motivated by her time with RiotUSA and KatMarz.
After spending a lot of time with the record producer/artist RiotUSA, Ice Spice began rapping in 2021. After a video of Ice Spice completing the “Buss It” challenge became popular on Twitter, he created her debut single, “Bully Freestyle,” which was made available in March 2021. She became well-known on Instagram when her song “Name of Love” acquired popularity on SoundCloud.
Ice Spice Age
Ice Spice is 23 years old. She was born to Charina Almanzar, a Dominican woman who worked at a car dealership and gave birth to Gaston at the age of 17. When Gaston was two years old, the couple split after initially meeting at a McDonald’s.
Ice Spice Net Worth
Ice Spice net worth is $2 million and her net worth is rising.
Ice Spice Rising Star
Ice Spice is a talented singer who has captured the hearts of music fans worldwide with her unique voice, catchy tunes, and vibrant personality. Since her debut in the music industry, she has consistently dazzled audiences with her energetic performances and soulful vocal range. Her music blends different styles, including pop, rock, and R&B, to create a distinct sound unrivaled by other artists. Ice Spice’s songwriting skills are equally impressive, with lyrics touching on love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and empowerment. With a growing fanbase and numerous accolades to her name, there is no doubt that Ice Spice is a rising star in the music scene.
Musical and lyrical style
The majority of Ice Spice’s songs are Bronx drill. The “finsta” (false Instagram account) she created when she was 14 years old gave rise to her moniker. Despite not seeing herself as a writer, she has stated that she writes all of her own lyrics. She clarified that “super simple” and “digestible” lyrics are how she likes them to be.