Isis Naija Gaston

Biography

Isis Naija Gaston, professionally known as Ice Spice, is an American rapper and actress who rose from viral internet fame to becoming a dominant force in pop culture. Originally breaking out with the drill anthem "Munch (Feelin' U)," she quickly solidified her status as a "Rap Princess" with high-profile collaborations with Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj. In 2025 and 2026, Ice Spice has expanded her career beyond music into serious acting. She made her theatrical film debut in Spike Lee's crime thriller "High and Low" (released August 2025), starring as Marisol Cepeda alongside industry legend Denzel Washington. Critics noted her natural screen presence in the gritty interpretation of the Akira Kurosawa classic. She also contributed to the family blockbuster "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" (Dec 2025), providing voice work and the hit soundtrack single "Big Guy". Musically, she is coming off a massive run promoting her debut studio album, "Y2K!" (July 2024). The project, which references her birthday (Jan 1, 2000), featured the platinum hits "Deli" and "Did It First" (feat. Central Cee). She supported the album with her first global headlining trek, the "Y2K! World Tour", which concluded its final leg in Australia in January 2026. Most recently, she has released a string of singles signaling a new era, including the reggaeton-infused track "Thootie" featuring Tokischa (released Dec 2025) and the Latto collaboration "Gyatt". She continues to be a muse for high fashion, frequently spotted at fashion weeks in Paris and New York.