What Is Rapper Ice Spice’s Real Name? Here’s Why She Got This Stage Name

What is her real name and why she took her stage name?

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve noticed a growing curiosity among fans about the real identity behind the captivating beats and verses of Ice Spice, the rapper who’s been making waves in the music scene. Many are eager to know the story behind her unique stage name, Ice Spice. It’s important to remember that adopting a stage name is quite common among musicians. For instance, Abel Tesfaye, a well-known artist, was commonly recognized as The Weeknd for quite some time.

There’s much curiosity among people about the fact that Ice Spice, the musician, is actually named Isis Naija Gaston. This detail has been highlighted by Dazed Digital, as they noted that in the music video for her song No Clarity, she wore a necklace bearing the name “Isis,” adding to this intrigue.

During an interview on YouTube with Dripped Shorts, Ice Spice revealed her genuine name, explaining, “I go by Isis in real life, but everyone knows me as Ice.” The host suggested that her nickname might be inspired by the Spice Girls, to which Ice Spice acknowledged she’d heard that idea before.

In an interview with Hip Hop Nation, she shared the origins of her nickname, ‘Spice’. At the age of 14, she began brainstorming for a secondary Instagram handle (finsta). Thinking about words that rhyme with ‘ice’, she chose ‘spice’ as it resonated with her.

When Ice Spice revealed her true name, Isis Gaston, to her followers via Instagram, the content was taken down due to a violation of Instagram’s guidelines pertaining to violent or harmful groups. This information was shared by Complex.

How did Ice Spice rise to fame?

According to reports, Ice Spice began rapping in 2021 when record producer RiotUSA took notice of her at Purchase College, State University of New York. Subsequently, she released her debut single, “Bully Freestyle,” in March 2021, a few months after a viral video of her participating in the Buss It challenge on Twitter gained attention.

In conversation about her connection with RiotUSA, Ice Spice expressed, “We hit it off, and with our joint success on Munch, I believe that only strengthens our bond.”

In August 2022, Drake aired his track “Munch (Feelin’ U)” on his radio station SiriusXM, channel 42. This exposure sparked excitement among fans on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok. As a result, the song made its entry onto the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts.

By September 2022, Ice Spice had secured a record deal with both 10K Projects and Capitol Records through 10K Projects. In January 2023, she dropped her first extended play (EP), Like.?, and in the following month, her collaboration with Lil Tjay, Gangsta Boo, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at position 82.

As a lifestyle expert, I find myself thrilled to share an exciting milestone in the world of music! In the very same month, I had the privilege of collaborating with the talented PinkPantheress on a remix of her hit track, Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2. This collaboration was accompanied by a viral video that quickly captured everyone’s attention.

Looking back at her journey to fame in January 2023, Ice Spice shared, “I’ve put in a lot of effort to reach this point, and I continue to work tirelessly each day to maintain my position.”