Who are Ice Spice’s parents? Get to know her family members

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:01 PM by Naomi Karina

Ice Spice is a renowned rapper, singer, and songwriter from the United States. She rose to fame after her hit song Much (Feelin' U) went viral on TikTok in 2022. Many of her fans are curious to know more about her personal life, especially her parents. Who are Ice Spice's parents?

Ice Spice mother and father — Ice Spice poses in the press room at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. Photo: Taylor Hill (modified by author)
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Ice Spice started rapping in 2021 while studying communication at SUNY Purchase. Since then, she has released songs like Deli, Princess Diana and Like..? The rapper has collaborated with big names such as Nicki Minaj, Pink Pantheress, and Taylor Swift. Here is a look at Ice Spice's family.

Profile summary

Full name	Isis Naija Gaston
Nickname	Ice Spice
Gender	Female
Date of birth	1 January 2000
Age	23 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Place of birth	The Bronx, New York, USA
Current residence	New Jersey, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Afro-Latina
Siblings	4
Height in feet	5'6"
Height in centimetres	167
Weight in pounds	128
Weight in kilograms	58
Body measurements in inches	33-61-36
Body measurements in centimetres	84-24-91
Hair colour	Auburn
Eye colour	Dark Brown
Mother	Charina Almanzar
Father	Joseph Gaston
School	Sacred Heart High School
University	State University of New York at Purchase
Profession	Rapper, singer, songwriter
Net worth	$2 Million
Instagram	@icespice

Who are Ice Spice’s parents?

Ice Spice's dad is Joseph Gaston, and her mom is Charina Almanzar. Charina was a teenager when she met Gaston at a McDonald's chain.

Ice Spice’s mother and father separated two years after she was born. Learn more about them below:

Joseph Gaston

Ice Spice's father is Joseph Gaston. He is an African-American of Nigerian descent. He was an underground rapper and went to the studio with Isis as a toddler. Gaston was instrumental in shaping Ice Spice's rapping career.

In the interview with Paper magazine, the singer narrated the influence of her father on her music career. She said,

He inspired me to want to record. I remember being in the studio with him. I was a toddler, probably. And I remember little flashes. Of course, not every detail, but small things like that being shown to you at such a young age make an impression on you.

Charina Almanzar

Charina Almanzar is an American nation of Dominican descent. Ice Spice's mother lives in New Jersey, United States and worked at a car dealership. She got pregnant with the rapper at 17.

Charina Almanzar has always been her biggest cheerleader. The rapper and her mom were pictured together at what appears to be an event. Charina Almanzar recently went viral while jamming to one of her daughter's songs. Fans rushed to Instagram to look for more of her videos.

Ice Spice's siblings

The musician has four siblings. She is the eldest child in her family. Her younger brother, Joey Gaston, is a high school football quarterback at Iona Prep in New York. The American rapper has protected her siblings from bullies, and she loves being there for them.

FAQs

Who is Ice Spice? She is a famous American rapper, singer and songwriter.
How old is Ice Spice? She is 23 years old as of 2023. She was born on 1 January 2000.
Where is Ice Spice from? She was born in The Bronx, New York, USA, but resides with her family in New Jersey, United States.
Who is Ice Spice's mom and dad? Her mom is Charina Almanzar, and her dad is Joseph Gaston.
Are Ice Spice's parents still together? No, the rapper's parents divorced when she was two years old.
How many siblings does Ice Spice have? She has four younger siblings.
What is Ice Spice's net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, the rapper is estimated to be net worth $2 million. She makes her money from her music career.