Soulja Boy Reveals His Early Ties with Ice Spice Before Her Big Break
Hip-hop icon Soulja Boy was once again in the spotlight. This time, not for his music but his recognition of fellow stars as he publicly endorsed Bronx rapper Ice Spice.
Soulja Boy shared he already saw her potential even before Ice Spice topped the charts. In an interview with Bootleg Kev, the rapper expressed his admiration for Ice Spice’s hustle and natural talent.
He has watched her career skyrocket to fame. He said, “I ain’t gonna cap. She’s new. She’s popping. I love what she’s doing.”
In addition, Soulja Boy revealed that he was in contact with Ice Spice before she became famous. Seeing her blossom from obscurity to celebrity status seems to strike a sense of familiarity with him.
Soulja Boy says he’s a fan of Ice Spice and revealed he was talking to her before she blew up
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It reminded him of his old days of grinding and pushing himself into the limelight. With his fondness for Ice Spice’s work, it’s expected that Soulja Boy is open to collaborating with her.
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He revealed that there are talks already about a possible joint project with her. He expressed his excitement about the idea, saying, “We already talked. I like what she’s doing, for sure.”
Ice Spice’s Success
Her breakthrough in the music scene was phenomenal. In April, the rapper’s collaboration with Nicki Minaj, “Princess Diana (remix),” topped the whole Top 25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
The achievement made the 23-year-old artist secure her first No.1 Hot Rap Song after gracing the charts four times before.
The rapper who suddenly rose to fame has influential roots in her past. Her father was also an influential underground rapper back in his days and played a significant role in molding her talent.
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In a chat with Paper, Ice Spice highlighted her father’s musical influence on her. She shared that his love for music and hip-hop is what inspired her to create her own music.
Furthermore, even if Soulja Boy has expressed his admiration for Ice Spice, his remarks didn’t always support other artists. Recently, he was involved in a controversy, as reported by HipHop DX.
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He accused Lil Dark and NBA’s YoungBoy of copying his music release tactic. The issue resulted in a Twitter feud, adding to the drama in the rap music world.
Despite the incident, Soulja Boy remains to be a solid force in the music industry. His endorsements of new artists like Ice Spice proved his appreciation for genuine music.
As fans await the possible project of the two, one thing is for sure. The music scene still thrives on what’s new, dynamic, and unexpected.
