The Bronx rap queen Ice Spice is used to being in the headlines, but this time, her music, her stage shows, or even her signature ginger curls did not dominate social media as her mom did.
On Wednesday, Ice Spice, aka Isis Gaston, took a relaxed mirror selfie with her mother, Charina Almanzar, to Instagram. What was originally a heartwarming mother-daughter photo immediately went viral on social media, fueling thousands of tweets, TikToks, and memes in a matter of hours. Fans were amazed by the duo’s striking resemblance and, for most, by Charina’s surprise stardom.
“Ice Spice and Old Spice” The Internet Reacts
From cheeky one-liners to out-and-out thirst, the Twitter (X) timeline and comments section were turned into a comedy routine.
One typed, “Ice Spice and Old Spice”, a name which quickly went into trending. Another went bravely forward and said, “Her mom looks better.” Others were just left stunned by the genes of youth in motion, with one asking, “Huh, why do they look like siblings?” and another adding, “Mom looks like her younger sister.”.
Not everyone was agreeing, though. While most swooned at the family resemblance, one user stoked the fire, tweeting, “Unpopular opinion they both chopped.” Another chimed in with a wholly different kind of commentary: “That’s what you get if you ever encounter a girl who is best friends with her mom you already know the thot level is gonna be over 9000.”
For others, the viral photo sparked curiosity about Ice Spice’s big family, with a fan joking, “So like… is grandma bad too or does it skip a generation??”
Beauty, Branding, and the Bronx Connection
Ice Spice has credited her childhood in the Bronx and strong bond with her mother for holding on to her street smarts amid fame. Charina Almanzar, a 17-year-old Dominican-American woman who bore Ice Spice, has been hailed by the rapper as her biggest supporter and best friend.
The Ozempic rumor selfie is more than just a family photo, it’s also a testament to the fact that Ice Spice’s image depends on authenticity. Fans typically comment that while some celebrities get their personal lives under wraps, the “Munch” singer isn’t afraid to put her uncut reality out there, whether that’s chillin’ with her mom, trolling on Twitter, or confronting rumors directly.
Fighting Back at the Ozempic Rumors
The incident went viral after Ice Spice has been under incessant questions about her appearance. Fans in recent weeks have been theorizing if she has been losing weight, with others accusing her of using the controversial diabetes medication Ozempic to shed weight.
Ice Spice did not stay mum. During a recent X Spaces session, she hopped on to give an explanation.
“I actually came on here to talk about that real quick,” she began. “Cuz I was like, btch, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic. That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? Wha the fck is that? Genuinely, what is that?”
She went on to explain that her way of life, and not injections, are to blame for her figure.
“You lazy ass btches never heard of a gym? It’s called eating healthy. It’s called being on tour. Like what the hell. Maybe if I was sitting at home all day it’d be easier to stay big.”
Her in-your-face presentation merely added fuel to the fire, with some praising her honesty and others questioning whether celebrity fitness claims are ever as clear-cut as they sound.
