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11 things to know about Ice Spice, the New York rapper with more monthly Spotify listeners than The Beatles

Barnaby LaneMar 6, 2023, 23:09 IST

Ice Spice at Rolling Loud Los Angeles.Getty/Scott Dudelson

Ice Spice is rap music's biggest new talent.
She's been supported by Drake and recently scored a No. 3 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

She was born in raised in New York City.

Ice Spice is rap's hottest new star.Getty/Santiago Felipe

She chose her name because she likes spicy food.

Ice Spice at The Ned in New York City.Getty/Johnny Nunez

She went viral in 2021 through a TikTok challenge.

College is also where her music career began.

Drake was one of her first prominent supporters.

Drake.Getty/Kevin Mazur

As was Lil Nas X.

She released her debut project in January 2023.

Ice Spice's debut EP came out as a surprise.Getty/Raymond Hall

Cardi B and Lauryn Hill are among her musical inspirations.

Cardi B.Getty/Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

Though Rihanna is her dream collaboration.

Rihanna sings at the Super Bowl halftime show.AP Photo/Matt Slocum

She currently has more Spotify listeners than The Beatles.

Those are some big numbers.Getty/Mark Von Holden/Variety

She is sexually fluid.

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