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Ice Spice Says Existing Deals Blocked Nicki Minaj Signing, Reaffirms Respect

Preexisting contracts, not personal animosity, stalled the talks.

Overview

  • In a new interview on Keke Palmer’s podcast, Ice Spice said she was already under two label contracts, leaving no room to join Minaj’s Heavy On It imprint.
  • She explained that lawyers and managers tried to navigate the situation but timing and contractual limits prevented a new agreement.
  • Ice Spice reiterated that the leaked texts calling Minaj “ungrateful” and “delusional” were real, describing them as frustration tied to negotiations and saying she felt betrayed by former friend Baby Storme for sharing them.
  • She emphasized that it is still “all love,” noting she looks up to Minaj and appreciates their work together on “Princess Diana” and “Barbie World.”
  • No new deal has been announced, and as of the latest reports they are not following each other on Instagram though they remain mutuals on X.