Vanilla Ice

Bio

Vanilla Ice, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle on October 31, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single "Ice Ice Baby," which became the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His debut album, To the Extreme, achieved multi-platinum status and established him as a prominent figure in the music industry. Beyond music, Vanilla Ice has appeared in films and television shows, and has hosted reality series such as The Vanilla Ice Project. He has continued to release music and perform live, maintaining a presence in popular culture over several decades.