Ice Spice and Cleotrapa engaged in an acrimonious social media battle. The whole drama started when Cleotrapa went online on X (formerly Twitter) to express some complaints regarding how she had been treated on the Y2K! Tour.
Ice Spice and Cleopatra were very good friends who seemed inseparable, especially on tours. These two always hung out together, and Cleopatra was a primary influence in propelling Ice Spice into stardom. However, recent allegations stemming from Cleopatra paint quite a different picture, filled with manipulation and exploitation.
Cleopatra called out Ice Spice using social media, saying that each time they went on tour, it was known that she was using her for promotion. She further explained that Ice Spice invited her on tour to fix her image after her fans backlash over her negative comments against girls, including Cleopatra and Nicki Minaj. She further said she was not officially among the tour lineup; thus, everything that came out of her pocket was hers, including hotel costs.
Adding fuel to the fire, Cleopatra said that Ice Spice may have taken Ozempic-a, a medication usually prescribed for diabetes for weight loss. Those rumors came in response to comments Ice Spice allegedly made about Cleopatra’s eating habits, which were perceived by her as “fatphobic.”
Ice Spice has since responded in disbelief and anger to Cleopatra’s accusations. She claimed they all had good times together during their tour and dissed her accusations as baseless. Her manager even went further to call Cleopatra a “clout chaser,” as if the accusations were all for attention rather than real.
The conversation about the tour experience quickly escalated into personal tackles. Cleo explained that she makes this claim about Ice Spice’s family, calling out her father, Joseph Gaston, and claiming he is Hispanic, not Nigerian. The tweet started a fierce action/reaction, with some fans weighing in on who was truthful.
WELL WELL WELL 👀| Things are getting nasty as the fallout between Cleotrapa and Ice Spice continues, with Cleo now debunking Ice’s claims of being Nigerian.
“Her father is a Hispanic man. I seen him on tour” PIC.TWITTER.COM/SZOSOVML1T
— KenBarbie™ (@itsKenBarbie) SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Joseph Gaston did not waste any time and responded, making crystal clear that he did not want anything to do with this drama. He tweeted, “@iamcleotrapa we met twice in the green room. We barely spoke, who said I’m Hispanic? Ken I’m gonna dead this right here. I’m a black man. Born and raised in the BX. Keep me out this bulls***.” His explosive words called for more conversation about identity and representation in music.
But the plot thickens. Gaston shared that he had taken an ancestry test, revealing a diverse heritage with links to Nigeria, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, and even Taino roots. While he did acknowledge that he has Latino family members, he was firm in asserting himself as a Black man from the Bronx. Again, this only added fuel to the fire because some fans doubted the validity behind Cleo’s claims.
The back-and-forth started a conversation that stalked the bounds of their personal feud and concerned how artists represent their backgrounds in their music and public personas. Her powerful lyrics and catchy hooks have been endearing to the fan base with which Ice Spice has built her brand. Often, her creative processes are inspired by her heritage, and that plays a critical role in her music. One sense from her that, for her, authenticity is everything, but how much of that is influenced by public perception?
So he’s probably 15% Nigerian and has no direct family members down in Nigeria, okay got it HTTPS://T.CO/OPZ3RY5LKM
— ❣️ (@Ryan_onika) SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Reactions to the feud have contrasted with each other from member to member. Many fans and social media users tend to take Cleopatra’s side, saying she feels taken advantage of and manipulated by Ice Spice. Physical and emotional appeals that Cleopatra intuitively addressed by recording TikTok videos about her experiences and frustration smote true in many viewers.
On the other side, Ice Spice has an immense following has come out in her support. Fans claim Cleopatra is blowing this all out of proportion and that Ice Spice has always been true to them, the people. The exchange between the two grannies went viral, and there were numerous talks about the issue on Twitter and TikTok, with users sharing their take on the matter. But even amidst the.
During the ongoing spat, Ice Spice has maintained a steady gaze on her music and creative process. She is always known for strong lyrics that strike a chord among her targeted fanbases. She has always been inclined to write songs about issues and emotions in real life, as these are what her audience respects. People like Ice Spice because she can bring herself closer to them through her songs. That in itself is one great way to call her talented and committed to her work.
