Kenya, May 12 -- Rapper Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, made a big debut in the game Fortnite during the Chapter 2 Remix season. When does Ice Spice come out in Fortnite, and does Ice Spice have Down syndrome? Fans were excited to see her skin and her character in the game, with others worried about her health.
There are rumours about her having Down syndrome because of a mean post from a social media user in 2023.
Ice Spice joined Fortnite on November 14, 2024, during the Week 3 update for Chapter 2 Remix.
Players can buy two special outfits-Ice Spice Outfit and Rap Princess Ice Spice Outfit-for 1,500 V-Bucks each. They can also get both outfits together for 2,800 V-Bucks, which comes with some emotes, a microphone, and back blings.
Her outfits show off her unique style and were available in the Item Shop until December 5, 2024. Ice Spice is also a character you can find as an NPC boss at Ice Isle, a new version of Shark Island in the northwest part of the map.
If players defeat her, they get special items like the Mythic Ice Spice's Grappler, which makes players move quickly, and Ice Spice's Rifle, which gives a boost. After being defeated, Ice Spice can join the player's team and drop a keycard to open a vault with rare items.
In July 2023, a user on Twitter (now called X) shared a fake photo comparing Ice Spice to someone with Down syndrome, sparking false rumours about her health.
Ice Spice, who was 23 at the time, responded by supporting the Down syndrome community and putting an end to the troll's comments. There is no real medical evidence or official statements saying that Ice Spice has Down syndrome.
Recently, discussions on Reddit, including a post in November 2024 questioning her Fortnite skin's look, have brought up these rumours again, but they are not true and have been called insensitive.
Ice Spice has not talked about these new claims but is focusing on her music and collaborations.
The Fortnite community has welcomed Ice Spice's character, though some players on X have said her ice grenades are causing problems, like knocking players off platforms.
Her Y2K! World Tour ended on November 15, 2024, so she couldn't play Fortnite during her launch. However, she was excited to join other famous artists like Snoop Dogg and Eminem in the game.
Fans continue to enjoy her vibrant presence, with her skin becoming popular alongside her music.
As Ice Spice becomes more famous, her collaboration with Fortnite is an important milestone, as many people are asking if she has Down syndrome.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.