Isis Naija Gaston, professionally known as Ice Spice, is an American rapper born on January 1, 2000, who rose to fame after meeting record producer RiotUSA in 2021.
Growing up in the Bronx, New York City, Ice Spice's music career began to take shape in late 2022 with her viral hit "Munch (Feelin' U)" on TikTok, which catapulted her to prominence.
The rapper's subsequent singles "Bikini Bottom" and "In Ha Mood" paved the way for her debut extended play, Like..? (2023),which received widespread acclaim.
Notably, Ice Spice's remix singles "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj),"Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with PinkPantheress),and "Karma" (with Taylor Swift) reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the artist with the most Hot 100 top-five singles in 2023.
Music critics have praised Ice Spice's laid-back rapping style as a refreshing change in the rap scene, with publications such as The New York Times and Billboard dubbing her "rap's new princess".
Time magazine described Ice Spice as a "breakout star", solidifying her status as a rising force in the music industry.
In addition to her music, Ice Spice was featured on the soundtrack for Barbie (2023) alongside Nicki Minaj for a song titled "Barbie World", which samples Aqua's 1997 single "Barbie Girl". The song was released in June 2023 as a single from the film's soundtrack.
