Kenya, May 12 -- Rapper Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, is in the news for several reasons. She is sharing her weight loss journey, working with the popular game Fortnite, and dealing with rumours about a video that has not been confirmed.
Many fans like her natural look when she appears without makeup. Ice Spice is 25 years old and is from the Bronx, New York. She is known for popular songs like "Munch" and "Princess Diana".
Ice Spice has lost about 42 pounds, and this has been a big topic since early 2024. She says her weight loss comes from eating well and exercising regularly, especially while on her Y2K! World Tour.
In an online chat in August 2024, she explained, "It's called the gym. It's called eating healthy."
She also denied rumours that she used a diabetes medicine called Ozempic to lose weight. On social media, she shares videos of her working out, stretching, and running, and many fans appreciate her effort.
However, some people are worried about how quickly she lost weight. She lost 540,000 Instagram followers in just 12 days and 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify in a year.
Critics discuss the pressure in the music industry, with one person asking if the industry pushed her to change her look because the trend of Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) is fading. Others support her, saying that she seems more confident and can sing better now.
In November 2024, Ice Spice became part of Fortnite's Chapter 2 Remix as a non-playing character (NPC) on Ice Isle, which is a new version of Shark Island.
She introduced two new skins: the Ice Spice Outfit and the Rap Princess Ice Spice Outfit, each costing 1,500 V-Bucks, the game's currency. These skins, which feature her famous "Princess" necklace, were in the Item Shop until December 4, 2024, along with special emotes and accessories.
Fans on Reddit liked the bright designs, but some were disappointed that her well-known afro hairstyle was not included, although they believe she may have chosen the straight-hair style.
This collaboration with Fortnite, alongside big names like Snoop Dogg and Eminem, helped increase her popularity, even if there are mixed feelings about the depth of her music.
There was a leaked video of Ice Spice that has appeared on different platforms like EroMe, X, and Telegram, among others. Some adult websites also claim to have explicit content involving her.
However, Ice Spice hasn't talked about it directly. These rumours remind some fans of a fake explicit video from 2022 that she clarified was not related to her.
Ice Spice's look without makeup, especially in a gym video from September 2024, has been praised for showing her natural beauty. Wearing a cropped hoodie and shorts, she showed off her fit body and denied the Ozempic rumours.
On Instagram, her post received over 1 million likes, with fans calling her "authentic" and "relatable", which contrasts with the often heavily edited images seen in the entertainment industry.
As Ice Spice continues to grow in fame, she is focused on her music and personal growth. Her new projects and responses to criticism help her remain an important and sometimes controversial figure in hip-hop.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.