Behind the bold persona and quick ascent to fame, Ice Spice has a family story that shaped who she is today.
Because of her catchy beats and distinctive style, fans are often curious about the roots and background of Ice Spice, hence the questions raised about her parents and siblings.
Her parents are reportedly her biggest supporters, and their role in her upbringing is undeniable.
Today, we’ll unveil the influences that Ice Spice’s parents had on her life and career, and we’ll help her fans understand the family life behind the huge success that the American rapper is enjoying.
A Quick Overview of the Life of Ice Spice
Though it shouldn’t come as a shock, Ice Spice isn’t the American rapper’s real name—she was born Isis Naija Gaston, and her date of birth is as iconic as her music is: January 1, 2000. It’s surely nice to have your birth kick off the millennium, isn’t it?
Anyway, Ice Spice, or Isis, was born in The Bronx, New York City, with a mixed heritage. Her mother is Dominican and her father is African American—more on that later.
Aside from her heritage, Isis’ upbringing in The Bronx shaped her music style and artistry—she’s mentioned on some occasions that the New York drill music scene was one of her major influences.
Her signature look even shows that Bronx attitude, especially her vibrant red curls that she’s best known for.
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The true breakthrough of Ice Spice came in 2021 when her hit No Clairy went viral, and her success kept soaring as Munch (Feelin’ U) was released in 2022.
All About Ice Spice’s Parents
Despite her worldwide fame, ice Spice remains anchored to her roots in The Bronx, and that’s mostly thanks to her parents who had a huge influence on her career and decision to become a musician.
Who Are Ice Spice’s Parents?
Spice’s parents are Joseph Gaston and Charina Almanzar. Her father, coming from Nigerian descent, was an underground rapper, which introduced her to the world of rap early in her life.
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Meanwhile, her mother has a Dominican background, and though she has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, we do know she used to work at a car dealership. We don’t know whether she’s still pursuing that career, though.
Ice Spice’s Parents’ Relationship
Ice Spice’s parents reportedly met when they were still teenagers—their daughter once mentioned that they met at a McDonald’s. Charina got pregnant with Isis when she was only 17 years old, so naturally, her relationship with Joseph didn’t last long.
When Isis was two years old, the couple split and the rising American rapper was raised in a single-parent household.
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Despite that, Ice Spice’s parents have stayed supportive of her career, and they had the biggest influence on her choice to join the industry.
According to Ice Spice, her father introduced her to the world of recording studios when she was only a toddler. Meanwhile, her mother appears with her at various events, and she’d recently gone viral because of a video where was enjoying one of her daughter’s songs.
Where Are Ice Spice’s Parents Now?
Although they split when Ice Spice was still young, Charina and Joseph still lived close to each other. According to the popular rapper, she lived with her dad and her grandmother on Davidson Ave, an area in the neighborhood of Fordham Road in the Bronx.
Meanwhile, her mother and grandparents lived down the block, which meant she got both of her parents within close proximity while growing up, which apparently positively influenced her upbringing.
Before moving to New Jersey, which is where Ice Spice’s home is now, she split her time between her mother’s and father’s homes.
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Her father has been a private person all his life, and his daughter respects that. That’s why she hasn’t disclosed his previous stage name. However, we do know he’s ditched his musical career and currently works in real estate.
As for Ice Spice’s mother, as far as we know, she’s living a quiet life away from the spotlight, and she enjoys a good relationship with her daughter.
According to the musician, her mother is the one who influenced her style and taught her how to look good at all times. In her own words, she was always the ‘kid with the good-looking mom.’
Does Ice Spice Have Siblings?
It’s true that Joseph and Charina split up after having one child, but that doesn’t mean they stopped at that point. They were both very young when they split up, so naturally, they went on to welcome kids with different partners. That’s why Ice Spice is currently the eldest of six siblings.
But what do we know about Ice Spice’s siblings? Truly, not much, because they prefer to stay out of the spotlight. And since she’s protective of them, she doesn’t share much about them. Here are some facts we know:
Ice Spice Has a Younger Brother Named Joey
Ice Spice’s younger brother, Joey, maybe the only one of her siblings who appears publicly. He works as a model with Next Models, and he’s a football player at Lona Prep in New Rochelle.
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He’s yet to graduate high school in 2025, and he mentioned that he plans to pursue his passion in football and fashion after earning his degree.
The American Rapper Is Highly Protective of Her Siblings
Ice Spice has mentioned on more than one occasion that she’s highly protective of her siblings, especially since some of them were bullied while young. According to her, she’s always advised them to stand their ground.
Because she’s now famous, her siblings are no longer bullied. She said that she was grateful that she could be the reason for that, even if it wasn’t intended like that.
Her brother even mentioned more than once that she’s highly supportive and protective of him, always giving him tips and helping him with football and school.
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