Who is Ice Spice's sister? The 'Barbie World' rapper's background and career

Who is Ice Spice's sister? The 'Barbie World' rapper's background and career

Ice Spice has emerged as a dynamic force in America's hip-hop/rap scene. Her distinctive style and poetic lyrics have been dubbed the "most exciting new thing in music." Most recently, a photo of her alongside a gorgeous mystery girl has sparked a frenzy, with rumours suggesting it is her sister. Now, everyone is dying to know about the rapper's family background. Who is Ice Spice's sister?

Ice Spice and her alleged sister
Ice Spice and her sister posing for a selfie (L). The singer poses for a photo backstage before her live performance. Photo: @mymixtapez on X (Twitter), @icespice on Instagram (modified by author)
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Ice Spice is an American rapper and singer who gained popularity in late 2022 after her song Munch (Feelin' U) went viral on TikTok. The release of her debut EP, Like...?, in 2023 was the major propeller to her sudden rise in prominence.

Profile summary

Full nameIsis Naija Gaston
GenderFemale
Date of birth1 January, 2000
Age24 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac signCapricorn
Place of birthThe Bronx, New York City, USA
Current residenceNew Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityBlack (Multiracial)
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'6"
Height in centimetres167
Weight in pounds128
Weight in kilograms58
Body measurements in inches34-26-35
Body measurements in centimetres86-66-89
Hair colourAuburn
Eye colourDark-brown
MotherCharina Almanzar
FatherJoseph Gaston
Siblings4
SchoolSacred Heart High School
CollegeState University of New York (SUNY)
ProfessionRapper
Net worth$8 million
Instagram@icespice
X (Twitter)@icespicee_
Facebook@icespice
YouTube@IceSpice

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Who is Ice Spice's sister?

Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj may have officially become Barbie sisters from their Barbie song, but fans are particularly curious about Ice Spice's real-life sister. Unlike most celebrities, Ice Spice has done well keeping her personal life under wraps. She revealed she is the oldest of five siblings, but little is known about them.

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On 8 August 2023, a viral photo depicted Ice Spice alongside an unidentified girl. This sparked fan speculation, with most believing she might be her sister. The picture was shared widely on social media.

Fans embarked on a quest to identify the mystery girl, scouring for her name and Instagram handle. However, no conclusive evidence emerged to confirm she was one of Ice Spice's siblings.

Early background

Ice Spice's real name is Isis Naija Gaston. She is the daughter of Charina Almanzar (mother) and Joseph Gaston (father) and the eldest of five siblings.

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The rap sensation is of mixed ethnicity. Ice Spice's mom is of Dominican descent, while her father is of Nigerian heritage. Her parents divorced when she was two years old.

Early in life, Ice Spice's parents reportedly both had busy schedules. As a result, she spent much of her childhood around siblings, cousins, and grandparents.

Top 5 facts about Ice Spice
Top 5 facts about Ice Spice. Photo: Gilbert Flores/Billboard (modified by author)
Source: Original

How old is Ice Spice?

Ice Spice was born on January 1, 2000, in The Bronx, New York City, USA. She is the eldest of five siblings and is 24 years old as of 2024.

Education

The rapper graduated from the Sacred Heart High School in 2018. She later enrolled at the State University of New York at Purchase, where she studied communications. However, she quit school during her sophomore year.

Career

Ice loved hip-hop music from a younger age, listening to rappers like Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj. From elementary school to high school, she wrote poetry and freestyle rap. After dropping out of college, the rapper went to work as a cashier at Wendy's and The Gap.

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While attending the State University of New York at Purchase, she met a record producer, RiotUSA, who helped her produce her debut song, Bully Freestyle, which she released in March 2021.

The release of the song was after a video of Ice Spice doing the Buss It challenge went viral on Twitter currently X. Additionally, her popularity on Instagram was brought out by her song Name of Love which gained traction on SoundCloud,

Ice Spice's rapping career has seen significant achievements, and she has become the next great thing in the female rap industry. This was after the release of her song Munch (Feelin' U), which went viral on TikTok and gained significant recognition and popularity after getting support from Drake.

Ice Spice's songs

YearSong
2021No Clarity
2022Name of Love
2022Euphoric
2022Munch (Feelin' U)
2022Bikini Bottom
2023In Ha Mood
2023Boy's a Liar Pt. 2
2023Princess Diana
2023Barbie World
2023Deli
2023Karma

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What is Ice Spice's net worth?

According to various online sources such as Parade.com and Celebrity Net Worth, Ice Spice's net worth is alleged to be $8 million. Most of her income is earned via music royalties, endorsements, online streams, and ticket sales at her concerts.

Is Ice Spice married?

Ice Spice is currently unmarried and has no children. However, numerous reports have linked her with prominent celebrities, including Pete Davidson.

In an October 2023 interview with the LA Times, the rapper revealed that she was dating someone. However, she fell short of disclosing who it was. She said her fans would focus on her music rather than romantic affairs.

Ice Spice accepts The New Artist of the Year award onstage
Ice Spice accepts The New Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2024 People's Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Photo: Rich Polk/NBC
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FAQs

  1. Who is Ice Spice? She is an American rapper known for releasing hits like Bully Freestyle, Boy's a Liar Pt. 2, Barbie World, and Pretty Girl.
  2. What is rapper Ice Spice's age? She is 24 years old as of 2024. She was born on 1 January 2000.
  3. What is Ice Spice's zodiac sign? Born on 1 January, her zodiac sign is Capricorn, mainly known for highly ambitious people chasing their dreams.
  4. Who are Ice Spice's mom and dad? Her father's name is Joseph Gaston, and her mother's is Charina Almanzar.
  5. Who is Ice Spice's father? Her father is named Joseph Gaston. He is African-American and was once an underground rapper.
  6. What is Ice Spice's net worth? The singer is alleged to be $8 million as of writing.
  7. How tall is Ice Spice? She is 5 feet 6 inches or 167 centimeters.

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It is no easy feat that Ice Spice has risen to become a rap sensation in the vibrant US music landscape. Her music has captured the attention of audiences globally. However, her preference to keep family details private has fans curious. Information about who is Ice Spice's sister? It isn't publicly available.

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Mercy Mbuthia (Lifestyle writer) Mercy Mbuthia is a content writer with five years of experience writing on various topics, including biographies, entertainment, and lifestyle. She joined the Legit team in 2019. Mercy earned a Master of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) from Dedan Kimathi University in 2022. Her articles have appeared on several media sites such as The Health Channel, The Nation, Tekrati, ValiantCEO and Celebrity Leader. In 2023, Mercy finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: mercymmbuthia18@gmail.com

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