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Ice Spice Blows Kisses at Haters Booing to Taylor Swift

By Medina Syla

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9 July 2024

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Move over, haters! Ice Spice has love for Taylor Swift (and apparently, not everyone agrees)! Was it bad blood or just bad taste?

Ice Spice Kept it Cool When a Crowd Booed Her Taylor Swift Collab

Rising rap star Ice Spice is proving she is more than just catchy hooks and viral fame.

This weekend at Rolling Loud Europe held in Vienna, Austria, a portion of the crowd booed when her Taylor Swift collaboration, “Karma,” started playing. But Ice Spice, ever the professional and loyal friend, simply blew kisses at the negativity and kept the show moving.

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From Viral Hits to Chart-Topping Collab: Ice Spice’s Rise to Stardom

Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Gaston, grew up in the Fordham Road neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City, a place that undoubtedly shaped her streetwise persona and lyrical flow.

Though details about her early support system are private, interviews hint at a strong family influence. In a 2023 interview with Cosmopolitan, she mentioned spending a lot of time with her grandparents and cousins, suggesting a close-knit family unit that nurtured her creativity.

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Ice took the music world by storm in 2023 with her infectious tracks like “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and “Princess Diana.” Her raw lyrics and undeniable charisma quickly gained a massive following online, propelling her to mainstream success.

An Unlikely Friendship: Ice Spice and Taylor Swift

Despite their seemingly different musical styles, Ice Spice and pop icon Taylor Swift have forged a surprising and heartwarming friendship.

A longtime Swiftie herself, Ice Spice reached out about collaborating on a remix of “Karma” from Taylor’s 2022 album “Midnights.” The song became a massive hit, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidifying their unlikely bond.

Queen of the Collab? Nicki Minaj and Beyond

In 2023, Ice Spice solidified her “it girl” status with a feature on Nicki Minaj’s track “Princess Diana” from Nicki’s album “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” The song became a massive hit, showcasing the chemistry between the established queen of rap and the rising star.

Nicki Minaj has even gone on record praising Ice Spice’s talent and potential. For the release of the movie ” Barbie,” they hopped on a track and collaborated to bring the song called ” Barbie Word”.

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Y2K! and Beyond: What’s Next for Ice Spice?

With the release of her highly anticipated debut album, “Y2K!” on July 26th, Ice Spice is poised to solidify her place in the music industry. While she’s keeping details about potential collaborations under wraps, fans are buzzing with speculation, particularly whether Taylor might return the favor and appear on a track.

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One thing’s for sure: Ice Spice’s talent, combined with her unwavering support for her peers, is a recipe for continued success. This rising star is not only making waves with her music but also setting an example of genuine camaraderie in a sometimes cutthroat industry.

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Medina Syla

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