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Ice Spice | Source: Getty Images
Ice Spice | Source: Getty Images

Who Are Ice Spice's Parents? Her Dad Is a Rapper Too and Her Mom Supports Her

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Apr 21, 2023
01:15 A.M.

Ice Spice is taking over the music world with each hip-hop track she releases, making it clear that she is at the top of her game. While her music career flourishes, her admirers are curious about the identity of Ice Spice's parents.

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Ice Spice has taken the music industry by storm, generating a lot of buzz among her dedicated followers. Her unique blend of creativity has made her the talk of the town.

Despite her relative newness to the music industry, Spice has been very forthcoming and fearless about her artistic expression, yet she remains discreet when it comes to her family origins.

Ice Spice performs onstage during day 3 of Rolling Loud Los Angeles at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 5, 2023, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ice Spice performs onstage during day 3 of Rolling Loud Los Angeles at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 5, 2023, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Spice is an emerging hip-hop artist, who was born on January 1, 2000, with the birth name of Isis Naija Gaston. She is talented in composing music and acting. It was in music that she found herself trending across social media.

Spice's latest music release, "Princess Diana," which features renowned rapper Nicki Minaj, has gained much attention on social media. The music video is visually stunning, featuring a luxurious pink boudoir with a matching Louis XIV chair.

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Both artists look amazing in their bright pink outfits, using their best assets to captivate viewers. The video showcases the duo in various seductive ensembles, moving sensually around the room and dancing together and on their own.

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Spice has solidified her position as one of the most talked-about artists. However, behind her bold and daring career lies a relatively sheltered upbringing in a conservative home.

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Ice Spice's Father Is an Underground Rapper Who Inspired Her

Spice is known for being tight-lipped about her personal life, but she has given fans a glimpse into her musical roots. In an April 2023 interview with Paper Magazine, she shared that her father was an underground rapper, and he inspired her to make music. She said:

"He definitely inspired me to want to record."

She recalled being in the studio with her dad as a young child and how those experiences left a lasting impression on her. Even though she doesn't remember every detail, being exposed to the music-making process at such a young age was significant to her.

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She said she subconsciously became an artist because she saw her father as one first. She described him as a true hip-hop enthusiast who knows everything about the genre and often educates her on it.

Spice has a mixed Dominican and Nigerian heritage.

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Ice Spice's Parents' Reaction to Her Cover

As Spice continues to journey down her busy road to success, she is aware that her parents support her career; however, she expects her father to have reservations about her creative side as a rapper.

When Spice released her first single, "Like..?," which included a provocative image of herself, she revealed how her parents would react to it in an interview with Ebro in January 2023.

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She could imagine him asking, "You couldn't do a different pose?" The young rapper understands where her father's possible reaction is coming from, considering that she remains a baby girl in his eyes.

Spice's mother, unlike her father, embraces Spice's unique artistic expression with open arms. Spice lovingly refers to her mom as a "baddie" for being so accepting.

Ice Spice's Parents Met at a McDonalds

Spice has a mixed Dominican and Nigerian heritage. Her roots are deeply embedded in the Bronx, New York City. Her mom and dad first met outside a McDonald's joint between the city's Fordham Road and Davidson Avenue.

She spent her childhood in one of the buildings nearby, living with her mother and grandmother. However, the high crime rates in the area meant she spent much of her childhood indoors.

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To escape the harsh reality of her environment, she resorted to watching TV and YouTube, where she could lose herself in a world of make-believe and fantasize about one day being a celebrity herself.

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With her newfound fame, Spice is determined to make it to the top. She is not alone in this endeavor, as other emerging talents are also rising. Landon Barker, the son of Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, is making waves in the music scene.

Additionally, Truice Young, rapper Dr. Dre's son, and Jack Daniel Byrne, renowned actor Gabriel Byrne's son, are also making their mark in the music industry.

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