Who is Ice Spice? Age, Real Name, Songs & Collaborations

5 October 2023, 16:30

Ice Spice heads out for the night

Get to know the IT girl of rap - Ice Spice!

A new rapper on the block, Ice Spice, has been busy making headlines in the last few months after given shout outs by stars like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and Drake.

The 23-year-old is fairly new on the rap scene, but has already made her mark after performing at festivals and hanging out with A-list celebs. She has featured on collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift already, so what's next for the New Yorker?

So, what is Ice Spice's real name? What is Ice Spice's ethnicity? Here's everything you need to know.

Ice Spice is an up-and-coming rapper.
Ice Spice is an up-and-coming rapper. Picture: Instagram
  1. What is Ice Spice's Ethnicity?

    Rapper Ice Spice has revealed that her ethnicity is Nigerian and Dominican.

    The songstress tweeted after rumours were started by fans over what ethnicity Ice Spice is.

    Ice Spice cleared up the rumours about her ethnicity.
    Ice Spice cleared up the rumours about her ethnicity. Picture: Twitter
  2. How old is Ice Spice?

    Ice Spice is 23-years-old, and was born on January 1, 2000.

    She was born in the Bronx, New York and grew up with her mother and grandmother in the city.

    Her birth date makes her star sign a Capricorn.

    Ice Spice is a young Bronx-based rapper.
    Ice Spice is a young Bronx-based rapper. Picture: Instagram
  3. What is Ice Spice's real name?

    The rapper's real name is Isis Naija Gaston, after a school friend showed a picture of her High School yearbook.

    She revealed that she came up with her now-stage name at the age of 14 after using ‘Ice Spice’ as the username for her Finsta account at the time.

    Ice Spice's real name is Isis Gaston.
    Ice Spice's real name is Isis Gaston. Picture: Getty
  4. How did Ice Spice become famous?

    She rose to fame after posting a TikTok video to the 'Buss It' challenge in 2021, which went viral.

    Before launching her music career in the past couple years, she planned to train as a beautician.

    Ice Spice has now made a name for herself, thanks to a string of collabs with PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift.

    Ice Spice at the 2023 Met Gala.
    Ice Spice at the 2023 Met Gala. Picture: Getty
  5. What is the link between Ice Spice and Drake?

    Ice Spice has been spotted partying with Drake in Toronto, where videos of the pair closely together have been causing fans to take notice of the New York rapper.

    Despite their apparent closeness, Drake has now unfollowed the 'Munch' rapper on Instagram.

    Drake had co-signed her song on Insta last month, which gave lots of kudos to her career, however, now it seems that Drizzy is no longer close with the rapper.

    Ice Spice is still following Drake on Instagram.

    Ice Spice and Drake were seen together in Toronto.
    Ice Spice and Drake were seen together in Toronto. Picture: Instagram
  6. Who is Ice Spice Dating?

    The 23-year-old is now reportedly dating the Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin.

    According to an insider, the pair have been seeing each other for a few weeks, and while the relationship is new, it is also intense.

    “Ice Spice and Caleb are dating and are really into each other.”

    Caleb and Ice Spice were spotted together recently in New York.
    Caleb and Ice Spice were spotted together recently in New York. Picture: Getty Images

    21-year-old Caleb gained recognition for playing Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix show Stranger Things.

    The pair do follow each other on Instagram, but have not commented on the rumours.

    They were even pictured together recently at Cardi B's party in New York.

  7. What is Ice Spice's Instagram?

    Ice Spice is active on Instagram, and you can find her @icespice.

    You can find her on TikTok @icespicee.

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