Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Gaston, has carved out her own place in the world as a star among hip hop artist. She’s a Bronx drill rapper with a big sly grin and quotable bars that she delivers with the utmost confidence. She quickly made a name for herself after dropping her breakout single, “Munch (Feelin’ U)”, last August.
She caught the attention of Drake after he played her song on his Sirius XM radio station and eventually signed with Capitol Records in 2022. She also made an impression on BET’s Amplified list, the label’s stamp of approval on the next big thing in music.
Born and raised in New York’s Bronx borough, Ice Spice has always been drawn to the city’s rich rap culture. At age seven she started writing poetry and freestyling, and as an undergraduate at SUNY Purchase, she continued to hone her craft.
The 23-year-old rapper began releasing music in 2021 while studying communications and playing volleyball. She’s quickly become one of the most popular lyricists in her genre, earning praise from Pitchfork, Audiomack and Lyrical Lemonade.
Her most notable moment so far came when her viral hit “Munch” went viral on TikTok, earning over 600k video views in a matter of months. Her follow-up single, “Bikini Bottom,” was just as big of a success.
In her spare time, she spends her time twerking to music videos and posting her adventures on social media. She also shares a lot of her fashion inspirations on Instagram, showing off her latest ensembles in both casual and dressy styles.
Ice Spice grew up in the city of New York and was influenced by her father, who used to rap. She was born on New Year’s Day, 2000 and has a zodiac sign of Capricorn, which is known for being ambitious and chasing dreams.
As she says on her official Instagram account, her style is a combination of sexy and edgy. She loves wearing a lot of colorful clothing and accessories, as well as sneakers that are high-tops with a bit of a heel.
She’s also a fan of wearing makeup and accessories that are reminiscent of mid-2000s fashion, including neon pink lipstick and highlighter yellow nail polish. Her favorite beauty products are mascara, eyeliner and lip gloss, and she has a fondness for brands such as Urban Decay and Mac Cosmetics.
On her Instagram page, she posts a lot of photos of herself with her friends and family. She also posts videos of herself twerking and her adventures with friends.
Her sly grin and quotable hip hop bars have caught the ears of music fans and critics alike. She has recently been featured on various publications, including Vogue, and is a rising star in the industry.
Her infectious singles, “Munch” and “Bikini Bottom,” helped the Bronx-born rapper rise to stardom. With more music on the way, she has proven that she’s here to stay and is destined for big things.
