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Ice Spice faced public scrutiny when her former friend, Baby Storm, decided to call her out and reveal some unsavory truths. Storm took to exposing Ice Spice by unveiling private text messages where Ice Spice was seen criticizing Nicki Minaj. Initially, I brushed off Storm’s actions, attributing them to a quest for attention or perhaps a personality akin to Azealia Banks’. However, as Storm persisted and shared more about Ice Spice’s behavior, particularly leaking conversations where Ice Spice spoke negatively about DOI, my curiosity was piqued. People even noticed DOI unfollowing Ice Spice, adding weight to Storm’s claims. So, I delved deeper into the matter.
Storm’s motives for exposing Ice Spice became clearer as she articulated them: “Ice did everything in her power to make sure my career would never take off. She did everything you could possibly think of and more, but I’m not afraid of her anymore. This is the truth because unfortunately, I thought she was a real friend.”
I’ve known her since we were both 13 years old. Our paths intertwined at Sacred Heart in Yonkers, New York, where we attended the same grade school and high school. Our story began in 8th grade when she became my high school bully. Despite the hurt, I chose to forgive her after graduation when she extended a sincere apology for her past actions.
However, our paths crossed again when I delved into the world of music and started gaining momentum. It seemed like she wanted to reconnect only after I achieved some success. She leveraged my connections and resources to advance her own career while pretending to be a supportive friend. She made everyone in her circle, including myself, sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), but my loyalty lies with honesty and truth, not legal documents.
Recently, she began revealing private text exchanges between herself and Ice Spice. I can’t help but question her motives when someone resorts to exposing private conversations; it reflects poorly on their character. It appears she might have been collecting this information as leverage against Ice Spice, perhaps as a way to settle a score for past grievances. While I don’t condone her actions, I understand that unresolved feelings from being bullied by Ice Spice in school may have fueled her desire for retaliation.
As we delve into the content of these messages, it’s disheartening to see Ice Spice downplaying the issues of colorism, particularly in reference to Doechii. Ice Spice’s remarks about Doechii’s experiences as a dark-skinned individual are dismissive, suggesting that her success is solely attributed to her physical appearance rather than acknowledging the systemic challenges she faces. This conversation exposes the complexities of privilege, beauty standards, and the harmful effects of colorism within our society.
The saga began with the mention of DOI’s track “Booty Drop.” Once these text messages surfaced, it didn’t take long for people to notice that DOI had unfollowed and blocked Ice Spice. Frankly, Ice Spice’s remarks didn’t catch me off guard; her stance on colorism had been apparent to me for a while, as I discussed in a previous video. Rumor has it, Ice Spice had been unfaithful to Riot with Lil Tjay. Furthermore, Baby Storm revealed that Ice Spice was allegedly cheating on her producer and Riot with rapper TJ. It’s been said that the song “Gangster Boo” was about TJ, and Lil Tjay even threatened Riot over a watch dispute. Shockingly, Baby Storm also claimed that Ice Spice had been physically aggressive toward Riot’s child. It’s a chaotic situation, to say the least. Now, onto the real gossip. Ice Spice threw shade at Nicki Minaj, labeling her as jealous and ungrateful. This statement raises eyebrows, considering Nicki played a significant role in boosting Ice Spice’s career, co-signing her and collaborating on tracks like “Princess Diana” and “Barbie World.” However, tensions brewed behind the scenes due to business disagreements involving Ice Spice’s manager James Rosman and Nicki and her team. Baby Storm’s inquiries about their meeting only add fuel to the fire.
She asked, “How did the call-in go yesterday, ending on a positive note?” Ice Spice responded, “It was open-ended.” Then James called me, along with Nicki’s former manager of 11 years, expressing that Nicki was being unreasonable and asking for too much, echoing what everyone else had been saying. Negotiating with her is tough because she doesn’t allow discussions, resembling lawyers or James, etc. Baby Storm chimed in, “Just woke up. That’s incredibly frustrating, bro. Doesn’t she realize she’s demanding too much?” Ice Spice replied, “No, she doesn’t seem to think so.” Baby Storm expressed, “So aggravating. Do you think you’ll find a middle ground?” She replied, “Hopefully, but we’re about to release another record in June for the Barbie soundtrack, an opportunity I secured because Barbie approached me initially. However, since it’s her brand, I invited her to join. But she doesn’t even see it as a favor from me. She’s like my mom—ungrateful and delusional. By the way, I’ve cut her off, not speaking to her until January.” Baby Storm exclaimed, “OMG, didn’t she realize they didn’t originally approach her for it? That’s what people often say about her. She always thinks she’s doing you a favor. Technically, she is, being the bigger artist—Nicki Minaj. But whatever.” Baby Storm then inquired, “Did she demand more, or do you feel it’s necessary?” Ice Spice clarified, “It’s not just that; she also wants publishing rights to all my songs, including those from third-party writing competitions. Anything I compose for others or any songs I feature on—mind you, I had a Taylor Swift collaboration before the one with Nicki.” Now, this is intriguing gossip, making me wonder if perhaps there were discussions for Ice Spice to sign with Nicki’s label Heavy On It, because why else would Nicki ask for a share of Ice Spice’s publishing? I suspect negotiations were underway, but Ice Spice saw it as an unfavorable deal because it truly is.
Ice Spice had already secured a deal with 10K Records, ensuring ownership of her publishing and masters, as revealed by her manager James to Billboard. With significant earnings from her writing and recordings, signing with another label, which would take a portion of her profits, wouldn’t be beneficial. However, in terms of collaborations with Nicki, it’s understandable for Nicki to negotiate terms favoring herself, given her influential role in boosting an artist’s career, especially for female artists. Many aspiring female rappers recognize the value of a Nicki cosign for rapid advancement, a sentiment Nicki is aware of, hence her desire for financial compensation. Previously providing features for free, Nicki, tired of exploitation, now offers artists the choice to pay for a feature and video or sign with her label, Heavy On It, for mutual gain. This aligns with suspicions that Ice Spice was considering signing with Heavy On It for such collaborations, despite the less-than-ideal terms.
Khil remarked, “Instead of focusing on Nicki not signing, why not acknowledge that she agreed to sign and even participated in two features and two videos? She had the option to decline but didn’t. She hasn’t outright refused yet, LOL. She simply left the scene.” It seems like Nicki didn’t receive the compensation she desired for those two features with Ice Spice. Let’s return to the main topic. Baby Storm responded to Ice Spice, asking, “Is the Taylor collab still happening? Also, I understand. Did your mom do more irritating things, or did you just need a break?” Additionally, bro, your perspective makes sense now that I reflect on it. We’re overlooking the fact that when Nicki was rising to fame in the early 2000s, the deals artists were offered were far from favorable. It’s only recently that artist-friendly deals have become more common. So while it might seem excessive to us, Nicki likely feels it’s fair because she’s accustomed to seeing labels take more. It’s not justifiable, but her age likely contributes to her perspective. Ice Spice added, “That’s essentially what she’s implying when she says, ‘Oh, when Wayne signed me, I didn’t question it, blah, blah.’ But our career situations are different. When Wayne signed me, it was already a done deal. So why would I regress?” It’s necessary for me to distance myself from her; she manipulates me too often, which isn’t healthy for my well-being. Baby Storm concluded, “That’s the best way I can explain it.”
Nicki embodies those who argue against student loan forgiveness for today’s youth, insisting they should endure what they themselves did. Ice Spice chimed in, recalling their willingness to compensate Nicki. Baby Storm concurred, adding a nod of understanding. Ice Spice emphasized the agreed artist fee. Undoubtedly, there’s envy festering over my ownership of all my masters, evident in her jabs like, ‘James, you think you’re the man, all cool.’ Odd that she’d bring that up in an interview; James was the one boasting about his masters to Billboard. It’s pure jealousy, unequivocally. It’s rather pitiful how overtly she displays it, akin to my mom’s aspirations in rap. Ice Spice boldly airs her grievances, branding Nicki as ungrateful, delusional, almost mirroring her own mother. The intrigue deepens regarding Ice Spice’s family dynamics; her mother’s venture into rap adds a curious twist. It’s intriguing how this conversation predates the Barbie World collaboration. Arman Wiggins hinted at tension onset during filming. Allegedly, Nicki unleashed fury on Ice Spice’s team, igniting a heated exchange. Yet, it’s somewhat disheartening to hear Ice Spice’s candid remarks about Nicki behind closed doors. While I empathize with her frustrations, I sense managerial interference fanning discord. Money matters often sour personal bonds; I grasp Ice Spice’s frustration. Nonetheless, Nicki extended not one but two collaborations, endorsing her and opening doors to her fanbase. Nicki invested time, even generously gifting her winter coat, as Khil mentioned. Yet, despite these gestures, she’s labeled as jealous and ungrateful. It’s baffling.
. . This sheds light on Nicki’s behavior towards fellow female rappers. It’s not to suggest she’s flawless; her personality can be off-putting to some. Yet, she’s often exploited. Others seek collaboration solely for personal gain, as seen with Ice Spice’s approach to Nicki for the Barbie collaboration. While Nicki didn’t need Ice Spice for the soundtrack, she was intrigued by the concept of revamping a classic song into hip-hop. Ice Spice cleverly leveraged Nicki’s involvement to amplify the song’s impact, but her tactics backfired, painting her as opportunistic. If only Ice Spice hadn’t angered Baby Storm, this revelation might never have surfaced. It’s a reminder to be cautious about confiding in everyone and to choose friends wisely. Share your thoughts on this video below, and don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share if you found it valuable. Thank you for watching, and see you next time. Goodbye!”