Ice Spice: The Sizzling Rapper Who Melted Taylor Swift's Heart - Exclusive Inside Scoop

Get to know Ice Spice, the rapper who made her mark on the music scene in 2022 and collaborated with Taylor Swift.

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Ice Spice joined Taylor Swift for the remix of "Karma" in May 2023, building on her growing success.

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Catch Ice Spice's debut performance on Saturday Night Live's season 49 premiere on October 15, hosted by Pete Davidson.

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Ice Spice's rap career started while in college at SUNY Purchase, where she met record producer RiotUSA, launching her music journey.

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She developed her love for hip-hop early on, drawing inspiration from favorite artists like Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z.

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Ice Spice's father, an underground rapper, inspired her musical journey, while her Dominican mother has been supportive of her career.

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Her hit song "Munch (Feelin' You)" went viral on TikTok, leading to more successful tracks and her debut EP, "Like...?"

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Ice Spice has openly discussed her sexuality and expressed her pride in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Ice Spice modeled for Beyoncé's Ivy Park campaign, showcasing the "Park Trail" collection in 2023, another achievement in her career.

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