Isis Naija Gaston (born January 1, 2000), better known professionally as Ice Spice, is an American rapper. She grew up in The Bronx, New York City, and began her career in 2021 after meeting record producer RiotUSA while attending State University of New York at Purchase. She rose to prominence in late 2022 with her song "Munch (Feelin' U)".
The release of her singles "Bikini Bottom" and "In Ha Mood", preceded her debut extended play Like..? (2023). In 2023, she achieved her first US Billboard Hot 100 chart entry with the Lil Tjay collaboration "Gangsta Boo"; while her remix singles "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" with PinkPantheress, and "Princess Diana" featuring Nicki Minaj, reached the top ten.
Ice Spice was hailed by Jon Caramanica of The New York Times as "rap's new princess", and was named a "breakout star" by Time magazine.

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer and songwriter based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents. Minaj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. Its fifth single, "Super Bass", reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified diamond by the RIAA. Minaj's follow-up album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012) explored dance-pop. The lead single, "Starships", peaked in the top five worldwide.