‌lVanilla Ice is pumped that his 1990 hit “Ice Ice Baby” jumped again to quantity three on Billboard’s rap songs chart.

The climb occurred as a result of folks on each side of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement debates began utilizing his monitor in social media movies.

The Florida rapper had no clue his music was trending once more till he began scrolling by TikTook and different platforms.

“I honestly had no idea. You know, I could never imagine,” Vanilla Ice informed WPBF 25 News. “You know, I just woke up one day and found out that my song is number one. 36 years later and I’m like, whoa. So I’m ready to go dancing again,” he stated.

Protesters towards ICE operations have been taking part in “Ice Ice Baby” at rallies throughout the nation. Videos present masked activists blasting the music from audio system throughout demonstrations in Bristol and different cities.

One viral clip reveals a black pickup truck driving previous immigration advocates whereas taking part in the monitor at full quantity.

Meanwhile, ICE supporters have created their very own content material utilizing the identical music. Social media customers on each side of the immigration debate have turned the 1990 hit into soundtrack materials for political movies and memes.

Vanilla Ice stated he welcomes any consideration that drives his music however needs to remain out of political fights.

“Hey, man, I’ll take anything that drives my songs. You know, whatever makes people laugh and have fun because that’s all they’re doing is using it for little parodies and stuff like that,” he stated.

The rapper made clear he received’t decide sides in immigration debates.

“I would never try to even comment on how to run a country, so I don’t. I’m neutral, you know, I don’t do anything. I stay in my lane, if that makes sense,” Vanilla Ice defined.

The impartial stance type of matches his method to different political conditions. Vanilla Ice performed at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago New Year’s Eve parties on December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2025.

But, he bashed Amber Rose and Forgiato Blow for ripping off his hit to create their abysmal Pro-Trump monitor, “Trump, Trump Baby.”

“Ice Ice Baby” initially sampled the bassline from Queen and David Bowie‘s 1981 hit “Under Pressure” with out permission. The unauthorized sampling prompted authorized motion by each artists and their representatives.

Vanilla Ice initially denied copying the bassline throughout interviews. He claimed his model was totally different as a result of it had an additional notice. The clarification didn’t maintain up beneath authorized scrutiny.

The rapper ultimately settled the lawsuit out of courtroom. Years later, he revealed he paid $4 million to buy the publishing rights to “Under Pressure.” He stated shopping for the rights was cheaper than combating the case in courtroom.

The buy gave Queen members and Bowie songwriting credit on “Ice Ice Baby.”

This means Vanilla Ice now earns cash from each his unique rap and the underlying “Under Pressure” composition at any time when the music will get performed or streamed.

The present political resurgence has created larger income streams for Vanilla Ice, who stated he’s shocked by how his 1990 creation continues to seek out new audiences.

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