Ice Ice Baby, the first rap to reach number one in the United States

"Ice Ice Baby" is a song by Vanilla Ice released in 1990, included on the album To the Extreme. It's a hip-hop track built on the bassline of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie, which was initially used without authorization, leading to a lawsuit and subsequently a financial settlement with added official credits.

The lyrics showcase Vanilla Ice's confidence and style within the late 1980s rap scene, with references to Miami and his artistic identity. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first rap single to achieve that position in the United States.

Although a massive success, it also received criticism for its commercial style and the controversial sampling. Over time, "Ice Ice Baby" became a symbol of early 1990s mainstream rap and the most representative song of Vanilla Ice's career.