Billboard’s Princess Of Rap Proving She Belongs
Billboard recently dubbed Ice Spice as the princess of rap, creating an online controversy about whether the young American rapper from the Bronx deserves such a worthy title.
Isis Gaston, more famously known as Ice Spice, is a 23-year-old American rapper who rose to fame after the debut of her single Munch in August of 2022.
Since then, she has had three singles, one EP, and most recently a remix of one of her songs featuring Nicki Minaj. That exposure landed her a solo set at Rolling Loud California in April and an invite to the Met Gala in early May.
In under a year, Ice Spice has proven she has what it takes to make it in the rap game. Fans applaud her for staying on her winning streak and not letting her momentum fade.
Despite her recent accomplishments, people are debating whether Ice Spice’s music qualifies her for the “Princess of Rap” title. That her musical style of Bronx drill rapping and lyrics aren’t as revolutionary as her fans say it is.
Rap music is a broad genre and can be interpreted in many different ways. Ice Spice’s music is classified as “pretty girl music” by her fans because it empowers young girls and women to be confident in their skin.
Online discussion posts argue that other female artists who have been in the music industry longer deserve the title of “Rap Princess” more than Ice Spice, arguing that her iconic dance moves and beauty is the only reason for the attention she is receiving.
That claim ignores the audience that has propelled her rap career. The people love her, and she knows it. With social media apps like Tiktok and Instagram, her songs continue to go viral because her fans keep posting and reposting videos with her music.
Fans say it’s her catchy lyrics and humble image that draws them in. And her charismatic personality, which is evident during interviews, makes fans proud to stand with her.
Ice Spice is the up and coming “People’s Rap Princess” as crowned by Billboard and she will continue to prove her worth as she gets even bigger.
