ICE SPICE BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Ice Spice is an American rapper and songwriter from the Bronx, New York, and one of the breakout stars of modern hip hop. Born Isis Naija Gaston on January 1, 2000, she turned a viral TikTok moment into one of the fastest-rising careers in rap, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music along the way.

Early Life

Ice Spice was born Isis Naija Gaston on January 1, 2000, in the Bronx, New York. The American rapper and songwriter hails from the borough whose energy shaped her sound and style.

Career

Ice Spice broke through in late 2022 with "Munch (Feelin' U)," a track that went viral on TikTok and made her one of hip hop's most talked-about new voices. She followed it with her debut EP, Like..?, released in January 2023, which earned two Billboard Hot 100 entries: "In Ha Mood" and "Princess Diana" featuring Nicki Minaj.

Her rise continued with a run of high-profile collaborations. She teamed up with Nicki Minaj and Aqua on "Barbie World" for the Barbie movie soundtrack and joined Taylor Swift on the "Karma" remix. Her debut studio album, Y2K!, arrived in July 2024, followed by the deluxe edition Y2K!: I'm Just a Girl. At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Ice Spice earned four nominations, including Best New Artist.

2026 is shaping up to be another big year for the Bronx star. Her second full-length album is expected this year, she collaborated with Doja Cat on "Just Us," released on March 21, 2026, and she performed at the 2026 Governors Ball. Fans can read more in our Doja Cat biography, and catch up on the latest tour news as Doja Cat kicks off the North American leg of her Tour Ma Vie world tour.

Famous Songs

Some of Ice Spice's most popular songs include:

• "Munch (Feelin' U)" - her viral 2022 breakthrough hit
• "In Ha Mood" - Billboard Hot 100 entry from Like..?
• "Princess Diana" featuring Nicki Minaj - Billboard Hot 100 entry
• "Barbie World" with Nicki Minaj and Aqua - from the Barbie soundtrack
• "Karma" remix with Taylor Swift
• "Just Us" with Doja Cat - released March 21, 2026

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Personal Facts

• Real name: Isis Naija Gaston
• Date of birth: January 1, 2000
• Birthplace: The Bronx, New York
• Profession: American rapper and songwriter
• Debut EP: Like..? (January 2023)
• Debut studio album: Y2K! (July 2024), with the deluxe edition Y2K!: I'm Just a Girl
• Grammy nominations: Four at the 2024 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist
• 2026 so far: Second full-length album expected this year; "Just Us" with Doja Cat released March 21, 2026; performed at the 2026 Governors Ball

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official music video for "Princess Diana" by Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj below:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ice Spice's real name?

Ice Spice's real name is Isis Naija Gaston.

How old is Ice Spice?

Ice Spice was born on January 1, 2000, which makes her 26 years old in 2026.

What was her breakthrough song?

Her breakthrough song was "Munch (Feelin' U)," which went viral on TikTok in late 2022.

What is her new album in 2026?

A second full-length album is expected in 2026, but no title or release date has been announced yet.