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Selena Gomez Reveals Childhood Crush on Ice Cube at Age 5

Her Complex interview sheds light on her earliest hip-hop inspirations alongside a new 26-track collaboration with fiancé Benny Blanco.

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Overview

  • Gomez disclosed on Complex’s GOAT Talk that at age five she had a crush on Ice Cube because she felt he would protect her.
  • She also credited Eminem as a major influence, recalling how her DJ father would remix his tracks for her enjoyment.
  • During the same episode, Karol G said she was obsessed with Eminem as a child and now considers Nicki Minaj her GOAT rapper.
  • Gomez is engaged to producer Benny Blanco, with whom she teamed up for a 26-track joint project in May.
  • Their project, I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back, features contributions from Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, J Balvin and The Marias.