Ice Spice has made significant strides in hip-hop this year, backed by impressive accomplishments and milestones. Her EP Like…? has been the top-performing hip-hop project of 2023, playing a crucial role in her recent achievement of 1 billion Spotify streams.
Notably, two tracks from the EP, “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and “In Ha Mood,” have reached Gold-selling status, underscoring their popularity and commercial success. Ice Spice’s collaboration with PinkPantheress on “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” has attained Platinum status, showcasing its outstanding sales performance.
Ice Spice On The Rise
The Bronx rapper’s collaboration with Taylor Swift on the remix of “Karma” has maintained a strong position in the Top 10 of the Hot 100 chart, currently at #9. The collaboration has garnered widespread attention and acclaim since its release in May 2023.
Excitingly, Ice Spice is set to release another track on June 23, in collaboration with rap icon Nicki Minaj, as part of the Barbie soundtrack. The collaboration announcement has generated significant buzz, although controversy surrounds allegations of the track being taken from other artists.
Ice Spice’s impressive streaming numbers and notable collaborations affirm her status as a rising star in hip-hop. Her achievements demonstrate her growing influence and pave the way for an exciting future in the music industry.
Navigating Controversy & Addressing Colorism
Ice Spice’s rapid rise to success has been challenging. Recently, she addressed colorism comments that arose compared to fellow rapper Flo Milli. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Ice Spice expressed her reluctance to engage in negative conversations that put others down and shed light on the broader issue of colorism within the music industry.
Her stance reflects a desire to uplift and support other artists while focusing on her artistic journey.
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