Ice Spice is a Bronx-born rapper who went from a college dorm room to global pop culture in under a year. Her breakout drill hit turned her into one of the most talked-about new artists of the 2020s.
Here's a fact-checked look at who she really is, how her career started, and what she's done since.
Ice Spice's real name is Isis Naija Gaston.
She was born on January 1, 2000, in the Bronx, New York City.
She grew up in the Bronx and has said her father is also a rapper.
Ice Spice attended the State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase, where she studied communications and played on the volleyball team before leaving school.
She met producer RiotUSA while they were both students at SUNY Purchase; he went on to produce most of her early hits.
Her first single, "Bully Freestyle," was released in March 2021 with RiotUSA producing.
Ice Spice broke through in August 2022 with "Munch (Feelin' U)," a New York drill track that became a viral TikTok sensation.
The hashtag associated with "Munch" has drawn billions of views on TikTok, driven by user-generated videos set to the song.
She is known for her signature curly red hair and streetwear style, which became part of her public persona.
"Boy's a Liar Pt. 2," her collaboration with British singer PinkPantheress, was a global hit and reached the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Her song "Princess Diana" was later remixed with a verse from Nicki Minaj.
She released her debut EP, "Like..?", in January 2023.
Ice Spice's debut studio album, "Y2K!", was released on July 26, 2024, via 10K Projects and Capitol Records.
"Y2K!" includes guest features from artists such as Travis Scott, Gunna, and Central Cee.
A deluxe edition of "Y2K!", subtitled "I'm Just a Girl," followed later in 2024.
She has performed on major stages including Coachella and has appeared on tracks with artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj.
Ice Spice has amassed millions of followers on Instagram, where she shares music, fashion, and lifestyle content.
She has been nominated for Grammy Awards, including recognition tied to her breakout singles and collaborations.
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