Vanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is best known for his debut single, “Ice Ice Baby”, which was a worldwide hit in 1990.
Attribute Details Full Name Robert Matthew Van Winkle Also Known As Vanilla Ice Profession(s) Rapper, actor, record producer Date of Birth August 31, 1968 Age (as of 2023) 54 Place of Birth Miami, Florida Nationality American Zodiac Sign Virgo Ancestral Background Italian, German, and English
Attribute Details Height 6’1″ Weight 185 lbs Body Measurements Chest: 42 in, Waist: 32 in, Hips: 36 in Eye Color Blue Hair Color Black
Attribute Details Parents William Van Winkle and Delores Van Winkle Siblings Two brothers and one sister Affairs None known Relationship Status Married to Laura Van Winkle since 1994 Children Two sons
Attribute Details Schooling Attended Miami Beach Senior High School Higher Education Attended Miami-Dade Community College Early Life Grew up in a working-class family in Miami, Florida Early Influences Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and Kurtis Blow
Attribute Details Debut Released his debut album, “To the Extreme”, in 1990 Significant Works “Ice Ice Baby”, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”, and “Ninja Rap” Awards & Nominations Won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for “Ice Ice Baby” Filmography/Discography Has released 11 studio albums and starred in several films, including “Cool as Ice” and “Tango & Cash” Voice Work Provided the voice of Cornelius in the animated film “Space Jam” Music Videos Appeared in the music videos for “Ice Ice Baby”, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine”, and “Ninja Rap” Tours & Live Shows Has toured extensively throughout his career Collaborations Collaborated with artists such as LL Cool J, MC Hammer, and Salt-N-Pepa Documentaries Featured in the documentary “The Vanilla Ice Story”
Attribute Details Net Worth $10 million Properties Owns a home in Miami, Florida Business Ventures Owns a record label and a clothing line Investments Invests in real estate and stocks
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Playing basketball, skateboarding, and surfing Controversies Was accused of plagiarism for “Ice Ice Baby” Philanthropy & Activism Supports several charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Red Cross Public Image Known for his flamboyant style and personality Personal Challenges Has struggled with addiction and depression Notable Interviews Appeared on several talk shows, including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Publications & Books Has written several books, including his autobiography, “Ice: My Life Story” Personal Anecdotes Once got into a fight with MC Hammer Quotes “I’m not a one-hit wonder. I’m a one-hit phenomenon.”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @vanillaice Twitter Handle @vanillaice Facebook Handle @vanillaice Youtube Channel VanillaIce TikTok ID @vanillaice
Attribute Details Cultural References Has been referenced in several films and television shows, including “Beavis and Butt-head”, “The Simpsons”, and “South Park” Achievements Outside Primary Profession Has appeared in several films and television shows, and has also hosted his own reality show Mentorship Has mentored several young artists, including Young MC and MC Serch Legacy Is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop music
