Ice Spice Embraces Rivalry In Rap: “The Pressure’s Great”
Ice Spice said the pressure from other women in rap pushes her to evolve and stay competitive as she continues building her career.
Ice Spice addressed the rivalry among female rappers after dropping a new track with Latto, putting an end to whispers of a feud and showing that competition in Hip-Hop doesn’t always mean conflict.
The Bronx rapper, 25, says the heat from her peers is exactly what keeps her sharp.
“Honestly, the pressure’s great,” she told NYLON in a recent cover story. “I think the girls [in rap] also enjoy the friendly competition amongst each other. I feel like that’s what keeps the spark.”
After her breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” caught fire on TikTok in 2022, Ice Spice quickly became one of the most talked-about names in rap. The viral moment led to collaborations with major artists, Grammy nods and a co-sign from Drake, who helped amplify her early momentum.
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But even before the accolades, Ice Spice was already pushing herself. She recalled a moment from her early press run when she flipped a jab from critics into motivation.
“Clearly, I was always just feeling, like, ‘Oh my God, I need to be better than my last time,’ you know?” she said, referencing the time she called herself a “two-hit wonder” in response to being labeled a “one-hit wonder.”
That drive hasn’t slowed. Singles like “Bikini Bottom” and “In Ha Mood” have kept her name in rotation, and her latest collaboration with Latto on “Gyatt” shows how competition can evolve into collaboration.
Outside the booth, Ice Spice has found support in unexpected places. She praised Taylor Swift for offering advice during creative slumps. “The thing about Taylor is that she keeps it so real,” she said. “As long as you keep making music, everything’s going to be fine.”
