Ice Spice says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are “probably some of my funniest friends”. The unlikely trio has become one of entertainment’s most talked-about friendships, bridging the gap between rap, pop, and professional sports.
The 25-year-old rapper has formed a close bond with the 35-year-old Grammy winner and says the “biggest scoop” on the couple is how hilarious and normal they are. Their friendship has garnered significant media attention, with fans praising the authentic connection between artists from different musical genres.
“They’re really really funny,” she told Entertainment Tonight. The interview highlighted the genuine nature of their relationship, which has surprised many in the entertainment industry who expected a more formal celebrity acquaintance.
“They’re probably some of my funniest friends,” Ice Spice continued. “They’re funny, you guys. That’s the scoop. They’re like us.” This revelation has humanized both Swift and Kelce in the eyes of fans, showing their down-to-earth personalities beyond their public personas.
Ice Spice and Taylor teamed up with on the Karma remix in 2023, and they hung out when they attended her Kansas City Chiefs tight-end boyfriend Travis’ Super Bowl games. The collaboration became a chart-topping success, earning widespread critical acclaim and commercial success across multiple streaming platforms.
Taylor also introduced Ice Spice as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. The appearance marked a significant milestone for Ice Spice’s career, exposing her to SNL’s massive television audience and cementing her status as a rising star.
Ice Spice previously shared that she considers Taylor to be her “closest celebrity friend”. This bond has developed organically over their shared experiences in the music industry and mutual respect for each other’s artistry.
The Princess Diana hitmaker was even reduced to tears when she was offered the chance to collaborate with Taylor on Karma. The emotional reaction demonstrated the profound impact of working with one of music’s biggest stars on a rising artist’s career trajectory.
“I remember my manager called me, and he usually texts, but he called, and he’s like, ‘You ready for this one?’ And I’m thinking it’s going to be some bad news or something,” the Bronx drill star – whose real name is Isis Gaston – told Rolling Stone magazine in 2024. The moment represented a career-defining opportunity that would elevate her status in the music industry.
“He’s like, ‘Taylor Swift has a record for you to get on from her album.’ I’m playing it cool on the phone. I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s cool. Super cool.’ And then I hang up the phone and I’m hysterically crying.” The raw emotion captured the significance of the collaboration for an artist who had been working in the drill rap scene for years.
She revealed that Riot, her long-time producer, actually managed to capture the moment on camera. Riot has been instrumental in Ice Spice’s musical development, producing many of her breakthrough tracks and helping shape her distinctive sound.
“I’m in my walk-in closet, and I’m like, ‘Bro, this is not real life’. Riot definitely filmed it. That’ll probably be in a documentary one day,” she said. The behind-the-scenes footage represents the authentic moments that fans rarely see from their favorite artists.
Meanwhile, Taylor hailed Ice Spice’s business mindset, observing that she takes a keen interest in “the music industry and how it works”. Swift’s mentorship has been valuable for Ice Spice‘s career development, providing insights from one of the industry’s most successful independent artists.
“Seeing Ice lean into the strategic, financial and business aspects of her career is really exciting for me,” Taylor explained. Swift’s own business acumen has made her one of the most influential figures in modern music industry discussions about artist rights and ownership.
“The more artists learn about the inner workings of the music industry, the more power they can have in their creative world. I knew based on the questions she asked and the observations she made that she didn’t just want to be a passenger in her own career. She wanted to be the driver of it.” This philosophy aligns with Swift’s own approach to artist independence and creative control in the entertainment industry.
