The Rise of Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj - From Underground to Mainstream

Recently, the underground hip hop scene has experienced several fascinating eras. Newcomers emerged seemingly overnight to topple established artists and introduce music fans to a whole new wave of hip hop.

Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj's recent rise is no different; thanks to viral hits and impressive co-signs, these Bronx female rappers have quickly become household names. Now, with a newly released remix of "Princess Diana," their dynamic duo could take it even further!

How They Got Their Start

Ice Spice has been on an ascendant trajectory ever since she first made waves with her viral hit "Munch (Feeling U)." In October 2022, she released her debut EP Like.? which featured "Princess Diana." With this six-track project under her belt, 21-year old Ice Spice established herself as one of Hip Hop's breakout stars for 2023.

Ice Spice recently gave an interview to XXL magazine and revealed that much of her success can be credited to Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj's influence in her craft. Though both women have long histories in rap music, Ice Spice was first inspired by Minaj to start writing lyrics herself.

Therefore, she ranks The Pinkprint among her all-time favorites albums and continues to appreciate Queen MC.

Nicki Minaj has officially joined Ice Spice's "Princess Diana," co-signing and remixing the song under her own name. This collaboration has already proven a major win for both women femcees, connecting over RIOTUSA's bubbly drill-pop beat and producing an eye-catching pink Barbie dream house music video which perfectly depicts them both.

Ice Spice's remix of Princess Diana has amassed over 57 million plays on Spotify; additionally, its accompanying music video has amassed 25 million views.

Ice Spice's collaboration may or may not be the catalyst that launches her to superstardom, but fans cannot wait to see what's in store for them next. She has big plans for her career in 2023, which may make her one of the best acts to keep an eye out for.

She quickly amassed a loyal following in New York, garnering her numerous honors along the way, such as being featured as Dazed magazine's cover girl. Additionally, the young rapper amassed thousands of hits since her debut.

Their Viral Hits

Ice Spice has quickly established herself as one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers in NYC, thanks to viral hits like "Munch (Feeling U)" and "Bikini Bottom." To date, her songs have amassed 168 million global streams, earning critical praise from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Spotify, The FADER REVOLT and beyond.

Bronx-born rapper Jade has gained significant attention through her collaborations with other popular emcees. Most notably she featured on PinkPantheress' viral hit song "Boys A Liar Pt. 2," while also making appearances on YoungBoy's "WTF" and NBA YoungBoy's "Ruby Red Da Sleaze."

Her recent viral hit, RIOT USA-produced "Princess Diana," is a self-deprecating tribute to her own success and has already hit number one on iTunes.

Ice Spice's music has garnered immense praise from both fans and critics, but Nicki Minaj was instrumental in getting her where she is today. They have become great friends; recently Nicki raved over Ice's cover in Dazed Magazine; even quoting some of Ice's "Princess Diana" lyrics back at her!

Now, the duo has released a video for their new track together - an eye-catching pink visual featuring both individuals rapping harmonies to each other.

The video for "Princess Diana" marks an exciting collaboration between these two prolific rap stars, featuring them both in an extravagant pink bedroom. A must-watch for both these artists as well as fans of their music!

Ice Spice showcases her seductive style in an all-pink boudoir suit for this video, joined by Nicki Minaj who shows her own sensuous moves in this clip.

Ice Spice has quickly made waves since she released her debut EP, making waves both online and off with fans worldwide. Her hits have taken over YouTube with over 10 Million views for "Princess Diana", featuring Nicki Minaj.

Their Debut EP

Ice Spice of Bronx made her mark as an underground sensation before emerging with viral hits that began with her debut single "Munch (Feelin U)." Recently released EP Like..? features three infectious bangers for fans to enjoy.

Songwriting prowess and vocal talent that match her genre seamlessly come together on her project "Princess Diana", featuring guest verse from longtime admirer Nicki Minaj - another standout track from this effort.

Minaj first joined "Princess Diana" as an artist back in January, adding her bars to a track fans had taken to calling "The People's Princess." Now, with an epic remix that takes the dramatic track even further.

Edgar Esteves' new music video for "Twerk and Apply Makeup" perfectly captures its message. Opening in a pink bedroom where two stars apply makeup and perform dance moves like the Twerk, this visual story unfolds beautifully.

It's an enjoyable video to watch, with lyrics that match perfectly the duo's playful approach to life - which includes brazen and confident twerking that exudes their confidence, not to mention pink decorations everywhere!

Nicki compares Ice Spice to a major movie star and raps about how her music helped gain recognition. In her verse she warns anyone trying to imitate her style that "burn, London Bridges/ None of them bitches British". During the chorus she says Ice Spice stands above all competition - and any who try imitating her are better than me!

Ice Spice's latest track is one of their best yet; featuring everything from an electric bass line to catchy lyrics that complement each other well, plus two talented rappers who compliment one another beautifully.

Ice Spice and her co-stars demonstrate amazing chemistry in this video, shot predominantly in a pink room that looks like Barbie's dream home. It marks Ice Spice's first full production budget video ever, making this an interesting watch.

Their Collaborations

Ice Spice recently joined forces with Nicki Minaj to release the remix of "Princess Diana." The track quickly hit iTunes' top 10 chart, as well as being made available via Spotify and other digital music services.

Nicki Minaj recently unveiled her label Heavy On It as part of her plan to support up-and-coming artists like Patty Lauren, Nana Fofie, and Tate Kobang. Their new collaboration marks its inaugural release under this initiative.

Minaj shows her lyrical prowess on this track with an aggressive verse, taking aim at several other rappers including Cardi B, Latto and Megan Thee Stallion. Fans familiar with Minaj will recognize that she employs her signature British accent throughout.

Ice Spice's catchy vocals pair beautifully with Nicki Minaj's iconic flow during the chorus of this infectious drill-pop tune from RIOTUSA; making for one helluva hit of a song!

Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj appear in this video together spitting bars while dancing and twerking close together inside of a pink-themed royal palace, offering up powerful visuals that celebrate both their strong friendship and shared passion for music.

Fan favorites, this song has already received tremendous acclaim from media and fans alike, receiving over 2 Million streams on Spotify and trending on YouTube.

It looks like this collaboration will be an ideal match between Minaj and Ice Spice, marking an important step for both parties involved. Minaj may have finally given Ice Spice the push she needed to kickstart her career!

Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj joined forces on the remix of her hit, "Princess Diana," by creating an elaborate music video featuring them both dancing around an elaborate pink mansion with stunning backdrops. On Friday, Ice Spice released this royal-themed video.

Nicki Minaj may have collaborated with an emerging artist for the first time this time around, but HipHopDX reports that she may have more projects lined up in the pipeline.