Meet American Rapper Ice Spice Parents

Ice Spice, a popular American rapper is assumed to have a net worth of $4 million as of 2024. She has achieved great success in the entertainment industry with her uniqueness and creativity. The American rapper who hails from the United States had a keen interest in music since her early days. She explored different music genres and finally adopted hip-hop and rap styles.

Initially, she started her music career by uploading songs on SoundCloud. Her amazing songs led her to grow her fan base. Later, she got into a contract with a record label and released her debut album which received a huge commercial success and was critically acclaimed. Since then, her music has been adapted by famous TV series, advertisements, and movies.

How old is Ice Spice?

Isis Naija Gaston came into the world on 1^st January 2000, in the Bronx, New York. The half-black and half-Dominican rapper was raised in the Fordham region in the Bronx. Ice Spice parents parted ways when she was just a kid.

She dreamt of becoming a popular actress or an athlete, and so even took participation in volleyball tournaments held in her school. She also had an interest in poetry when she was pursuing her primary studies. She then got enrolled in a Catholic high school located in Yonkers, not far from the Bronx to complete her higher studies.

Her original name is Isis Gaston but in her school days, she adopted the new funky name Ice Spice. During an interview, she shared the story behind her distinctive name, mentioning that it originated during her freshman year and stuck with her ever since. Her musical journey was ignited by the influential sounds of Chef G, Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and the late Pop Smoke.

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How did Ice Spice Career Flourish?

Ice Spice embarked on her rap career in 2021 when she crossed paths with record producer RiotUSA during her time at the State University of New York at Purchase. Her breakthrough came in March of that year when her debut single, “Bully Freestyle,” was unleashed following the viral sensation of her “Buss It” challenge video on Twitter. However, it was her track titled “Name of Love” on SoundCloud and Instagram that truly propelled her popularity.

In August 2022, Ice Spice song “Munch (Feelin’ U),” produced by RiotUSA and distributed by WorldStarHipHop, garnered significant attention after being endorsed by Drake on his Sirius XM radio station, Sound 42. The song made its mark on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts.

Following a collaboration with B-Lovee on the track “One Time,” she secured a record deal with 10K Projects and Capitol Records in September 2022. Her debut EP, titled “Like..?,” arrived on January 20, 2023, featuring hit singles such as “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “Bikini Bottom,” and “In Ha Mood.”

In February 2023, she joined forces with Lil Jay for the tribute single “Gangsta Boo,” which marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 82. Additionally, Ice Spice contributed to the remix of PinkPantheress’s song “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Ice Spice Net Worth | How much money has Ice Spice made?

Ice Spice net worth is $4 million as of 2024. She has over 2 million listeners on Spotify itself with a listener base of 100k+ on just 5 tracks. The people of the United States and across the globe are in love with her music. She is believed to have an annual income of $500k.

Ice Spice charges $15k per performance with her rising demand and got featured with Drake and Cardi B in her performance at Rolling Loud Toronto. She is on the priority list of rising rappers such as GloRilla and others. She earns a handsome amount from her online streaming of music. She also earns from her musical event appearances. She has performed at numerous musical events with renowned artists adding up to her net worth.

In addition to her musical career, she has been ahead in making collaborations and endorsements. She has raised additional money with her paid partnerships as well. She has been in touch with popular brands and recently got enlisted by Kim Kardashian for her current SKIMS campaign.

Who are Ice Spice Parents?

Ice Spice was born to her parents Joseph Gaston and Charina Almanzar. Her father Joseph is a popular underground rapper who is the motivation behind the musical journey of Ice Spice.  The couple crossed their paths at McDonald’s when Charina was just a teenager. Joseph has African-American ethnicity whereas Charina has Dominican ethnicity.

Her father inspired her for hip-hop music genre as she went along with her dad at the studio while she was just a toddler. He mother Charina got pregnant when she was 17 years of age. She used to offer her services at a car dealership. She has always supported her daughter throughout her musical journey and private life. Ice Spice parents , Joseph and Charina parted ways two years after their marriage. Her mother is look alike Ice Spice.

Does Ice Spice have a Boyfriend?

She is rumored to be in a romantic relationship with actor Caleb McLaughlin. As per the reports, the duo have been dating in the recent past. She got linked with popular Canadian rap artist Drake before getting into a rumored relationship with Caleb. Drake reached out to Spice after the release of her amazing song Munch. She posted the screenshot of the DM Drake sent her on her Instagram account.

The Canadian rap artist Drake had her eyes on her to collaborate with her for his record label OVO Sound. The duo were seen together enjoying their time in OVO Fest held in Toronto confirming their affair rumors. Further, the dating rumors ended as she got unfollowed by Drake on Instagram.

Ice Spice Controversy

During a concert in Auckland, Taylor Swift had a special guest appearance by Ice Spice, where they performed their new song “Karma.” There were some rumors surrounding Taylor Swift’s relationship with Matt Healy, who later mentioned an incident on a program. He revealed that he had messaged Ice Spice on Instagram.

Unfortunately, during the program, the hosts, Friedland and Nick Mullen made derogatory comments about Ice Spice, referring to her as an “Inuit Spice Girl” and a “chubby Chinese lady” while imitating Chinese and Hawaiian accents. It’s important to note that Ice Spice is of Dominican and Nigerian descent. In response to the incident, Healy briefly addressed it during his performance in Auckland.

FAQs

Who is Ice Spice?

• Isis Gaston popularly known as Ice Spice is an American rapper who hails from Bronx, NY, in the United States.

What is the net worth of Ice Spice?

• She is estimated to have a net worth of $ 4 million with her hard work and efforts.

What is the nationality of Ice Spice?

• American

What is the ethnicity of Ice Spice?

• Nigerian and Dominican.

How tall is Ice Spice?

• She stands tall at 5 feet 6 inches.