Vanilla Ice
American rapper and television personality
Born
October 31st, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Rapper and television personality achieved significant popularity in the early 1990s. Released the single "Ice Ice Baby," which became the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard charts. Starred in the reality TV series "The Vanilla Ice Project," focusing on home renovation and real estate investment. Over the years, diversified interests into real estate and television hosting, maintaining a public presence in various entertainment forms.
Released the hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'
Starred in 'The Vanilla Ice Project'
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