Ice Spice is the second-most Googled artist of 2023, and she’s not exactly rejoicing about it.
As the year comes to a close, data and trends from across all entertainment platforms are pouring in. On Monday (December 11), Google revealed the most-searched artists for 2023, and the Bronx-born rapper came in at No. 2 just behind country singer Jason Aldean.
Sexyy Red was the only other rapper in the top 10, coming in at the last spot.
Taking to Twitter to react to the news on Wednesday (December 13), Ice simply wrote, “nosey much ?”
nosey much ? pic.twitter.com/kSwnbgJn4u
— Ice Spice ☆ (@icespicee_) December 13, 2023
It’s been a huge year for Ice Spice, so much so that the “Munch” rapper recently had to respond to claims that she is an “industry plant” because of her fast ascent.
“A lot of people have thrown that in my face — like ‘Oh, I’ve never seen anything happen so quickly. She needs to be studied,’ or ‘She’s a plant,’” she said in an interview with Variety.
She added: “I just let people believe whatever they want to believe, to be honest. I don’t really mind all the rumors. At first, I did, but now I’m at a point where I understand that just comes with this lifestyle.”
Earlier this month, the hitmaker signed with major talent agency WME, leaving her current representatives CAA.
According to Variety, the move will see WME (William Morris Endeavor) look after the rising Bronx rapper in all areas including music and touring.
She joins an impressive music roster which already boasts Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Pharrell, Future and Travis Scott, among a number of other A-listers.
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WME also bolsters Ice Spice’s well-connected team which includes manager James Rosemond Jr., the son of infamous gangster Jimmy Henchman, producer RiotUSA, the son of Hot 97’s DJ Enuff, and labels 10K Projects and Capitol Records.
2023 has also seen Ice Spice collaborate and performe with Taylor Swift, release two songs with her favorite rapper Nicki Minaj and serve as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
She also won Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist at the BET Hip Hop Awards and Best New Artist at the MTV VMAs, and is up for four awards at the 2024 Grammys including Best New Artist and Best Rap Song (“Barbie World”).
