Ice Spice

Isis Naija Gaston, also known as Ice Spice, is an American rapper, songwriter, TikTok star, and Instagram star.

She came to the limelight after her reaction to Erica Banks’ Buss It challenges went viral in 2021.

Career

Ice Space discovered her passion for hip-hop early on. She was drawn to the art of storytelling and the rhythmic flow of the genre, which inspired her to start writing and creating music.

She became interested in hip-hop at the age of seven after listening to artists such as Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj, and others.

Ice would type out rhymes in her iPhone’s Notes app while listening to hip-hop instrumentals and rapping along to them.

Furthermore, she began her career in 2021 after meeting with a record producer, RiotUSA, while she was attending the State University of New York at Purchase.

The early stages of her career were marked by dedication and hard work.

After a video of Ice Spice performing the Buss It challenges went viral, her debut song, Bully Freestyle, was released in March 2021.

Aside from her music career, she is also known as a social media personality. She shares her musical content on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.

Profile

Real Name: Isis Naija Gaston
Stage Name: Ice Spice
Nickname: Ice
Birthday: January 1, 2000
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian
Profession: Rapper, Song Writer, Instagram star, TikTok star
Education: Catholic High School, Yonkers
Hobbies: Pole Dancing
Facebook: Ice Spice Official
Twitter: @icespicee_
Threads: @icespice
Instagram: @icespice
TikTok: @icespicee
YouTube: Ice Spice Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 161 cm (5’3”)
Weight: 52 kg (115 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurement: 33-26-34 (Bust -33, Waist -26, and Hips -34 in inches)
Shoe Size: –
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: Joseph Gaston
Mother: Charina Almanzar
Brother: –
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Lil Tjay

Ice and Lil Tjay ignited romance rumors after the rapper purchased an expensive Valentine’s Day present for her.

On Valentine’s Day, a renowned jeweler shared a video on Instagram of a watch he made for Ice Spice at Lil Tjay’s request. The diamond-encrusted watch glows in the video as the jeweler explains everything.

It didn’t take long for fans to speculate if this was a Valentine’s Day gift from Tjay to her, especially since it was so close to the romantic season. Unfortunately, neither party has reacted to the rumors.

Drake

Ice Spice was photographed partying with Drake in Toronto, where videos of the two close together have piqued the interest of fans.

As a result, followers speculated that the couple were dating. The couple, however, has not responded to the rumors.

Caleb McLaughlin

According to sources, Ice dated Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin. The couple had been dating for a few weeks, according to a source. Unfortunately, neither party has reacted to the rumors.

Net Worth

Her net worth is around $2 million–$3 million. Her main sources of income is her music profession and social media handling.

YouTube

Ice Spice uploads music videos to her YouTube page, where she has amassed a large following.

She receives over 35 million views per month, and her earnings range from $8,800 to $140,000 per month, or $105,000 to $1,700,000 annually, according to Socialblade.

Facts

She is of Dominican and Nigerian descent.
Ice has written poetry and freestyle raps since elementary school.
She was part of the school volleyball team.
She has a butterfly tattoo on her arm.

Awards

2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards – Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist
2023 Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players – Rookie of The Year
2023 Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Awards – Impact Award
2023 MTV Video Music Awards – Best New Artist

Nominations

2023 All-Rap Caviar – Rookie of The Year
2023 Streamy Awards – Sound of the Year – Boy’s a Liar Pt.2 (feat PinkPantheress) & In Ha Mood
2023 BET Awards – Best Female Hip Hop Artist & Best New Artist