Ice Spice is in her winning season! Word on the street is that the femcee is taking her talents to the big screen. Ice Spice will make her acting debut alongside acting legend Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s new film, “High and Low,” per Variety. The film is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller of the same name. In addition, it will be the first time Washington and Lee have worked together since “Inside Man” in 2006. Apple and A24 have already begun production on the film.
2023 has been huge for the artist, as she received four Grammy nominations, collaborated with Alexander Wang, had a hit song alongside Nicki Minaj for the “Barbie” movie, and has dedicated herself to improving her stage presence. The rapper is also gearing up to release her debut studio album, “Y2K.”
When Spice makes her film debut, it will undoubtedly open new doors and opportunities for the artist. That said, her career trajectory shows that the sky’s the limit when you remain laser-focused on your goals.
Ice Spice is unstoppable!
Since she stepped onto the scene, Spice’s career has skyrocketed. The femcee achieved widespread recognition following the release of her song “Munch (Feeling You).” Shortly after, she garnered the support of industry heavyweights such as Drake, Taylor Swift, and Nicki Minaj.
The artist started 2024 with a bang, receiving four Grammy nominations in categories such as Best New Artist and Best Rap Song for her collaboration with Nicki Minaj for their song “Barbie World.” Featuring on the critically acclaimed “Barbie” soundtrack, the song was a global hit and debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard chart.
She’s in her fashion bag!
Beyond music, Spice has expanded her reach into the fashion world. She starred as the alpha female in Alexander Wang’s spring 2024 campaign. The brand wanted to forgo the status quo, so choosing Spice as the face of the campaign was a no-brainer. The rapper posed in noir-like clothing featuring fishnets, crochet dresses, and denim sets.
In April 2023, the star stunned as the face of Marc Jacobs’s spring campaign, marking the first fashion campaign of her career. She donned everything from print mini dresses and skirts to baby tees and sweaters, playing on the aspects of heaven and h–l.
Ice Spice’s acting debut in “High and Low” may be her breakthrough role.
Fans are itching to learn more details about Spice’s role in “High and Low.” However, the team has done a great job of keeping those details close to the chest.
Per People magazine, the original “High and Low” was based on Ed McBain’s 1959 novel, “King’s Ransom,” which tells the story of a businessman’s ruin following a ransom payment to kidnappers. So, we can assume that some or all plotlines will be executed in the new project.
Fans were surprised when Ice Spice’s acting debut was announced. However, no matter what Spice’s role is, it will elevate her status in the industry. It’s no easy feat to star alongside Denzel Washington in a film directed by Spike Lee. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see how the femcee holds her own in the acting world.
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