What is Ice Spice’s Net Worth?

Ice Spice, a rapper with a net worth of $2 million, rose to fame in the summer of 2022 with her viral hit “Munch (Feelin’ U).” She later signed with 10K Projects and released the single “Bikini Bottom,” inspired by “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Spice’s music is primarily Bronx drill, incorporating uncleared samples of older songs.

Early Life and Education

Ice Spice, born Isis Gaston in the Bronx on January 1, 2000, is of Dominican and African-American descent. Her father was a rapper. At the age of seven, Gaston developed an interest in hip hop, inspired by artists such as Lil’ Kim, Pop Smoke, and Sheff G. She attended school in the Bronx before transferring to a Catholic high school in Yonkers. Gaston started college at SUNY Purchase but eventually dropped out.

Ice Spice: From College Rapper to Breakout Star

Ice Spice, also known as Gaston, began her music career while still in college in 2021. She teamed up with producer RiotUSA and recorded her debut song “Bully.” The success of her song “Name of Love” on SoundCloud helped her gain a following on Instagram. She followed up with the release of “Euphoric.”

In August of 2022, Ice Spice had her breakthrough with the single “Munch (Feelin’ U).” The song quickly went viral on Twitter and TikTok with the help of rapper Drake, and even made it to number 34 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A music video for the song was later released.

Ice Spice continued her success with a featured appearance on B-Lovee’s song “One Time” and signed a record deal with 10K Projects. She released her next single, “Bikini Bottom,” through the label.

Spice’s Musical Style

Spice’s music falls under the subgenre of Bronx drill, which emerged in the early 2020s as a variation of Brooklyn drill music. This style is characterized by the use of uncleared samples from older songs in the soul, funk, and pop genres.

Spice credits Nicki Minaj and Cardi B as significant influences on her sound.

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