Vanilla Ice

Born as Robert Matthew Van Winkle, Vanilla Ice is a renowned actor, rapper, and TV host. Before having a deal with the SBK Records, which is an EMI Group record company, Ice dropped his first album Hooked, on the Ichiban Records in the year 1989, that released an updated version of this album in the year 1990 under the name To the Extreme, including Ice’s best-known singles: ‘Ice Ice Baby’ as well as a cover of the ‘Play The Funky Music.’ His first hip hop music to the top Billboard charts was’ Ice Ice Baby.’

Well, how well do you know about Vanilla Ice? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Vanilla Ice’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Vanilla Ice to date.

Biography and Early Life

Vanilla Ice was born on 31^st October 1967 in Dallas, Texas. Vanilla Ice has never met or even known his biological father, and he was given the mother’s family name. He got influenced by hip-hop at a tender age. When Van Winkle was 4 years, his mum got divorced. Afterward, he commuted between Dallas and Miami, where his new stepdad was employed at the car dealership. Van Winkle was inspired by hip hop at an early age, stating, “This is a very great passion for me since I love poetry. That whole trend strongly inspired me, and it shaped me into the person I am today.”

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Vanilla Ice in 2021, and what is his height and weight? Well, Vanilla Ice’s age is 53 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 31 October 1967. Though, he is 5′ 9″ in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 168 lbs in Pound and 76 kg in Kilograms.

Education

He joined R.L Turner High School, but he would later drop out. When he was aged 16, he wrote a song which was titled ‘Ice Ice Baby.’

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

In 1991-1992, Vanilla Ice was in a relationship with Madonna for eight months. In 1997, Ice married Laura Giaritta; they have two children (daughters), Dusti Rain (born in the year 1998), as well as KeeLee Breeze (born in the year 2000). Ice identifies himself as “Juggalo,” a follower of hip-hop bands from Psychopathic Records. By the year 2012, he had become a vegetarian for a period of six years. Ice’s wife asked for a divorce in the year 2016, alleging that the union was ‘irretrievably broken.’ His third child was born in the year 2018 with his new wife.

Is Vanilla Ice Gay?

Vanilla Ice’s sexual orientation is straight. He has several children and has dated multiple women.

Professional Career

Vanilla Ice began his career in motocross by competing professionally. Before actually breaking his ankle, he proceeded to win three titles. He then began playing in nightclubs. He was stabbed in a club in the year 1987, which inspired him to start the Stop the Violence Tour.

He launched his debut album named ‘To the Extreme’ in 1990. It rose to be a multi-platinum album, peaking at Number 1. In the year 1994, he launched ‘Mind Blowin’ as his next album. This got to be followed by ‘Hard to Swallow’ that was released in 1998. Since October 2001, ‘Bi-Polar’ has been available.

He continued to launch ‘Platinum Underground’ in the year 2005. His new studio album is dubbed  ‘W.T.F. Announced in 2011 (Wisdom, Tenacity, as well as Focus). In the year 1991, he launched the live album that was titled ‘Extremely Live’ as well. Ice has issued one remix album as well as two compilation albums. Many hit songs, such as “Jump Around”, “Cool As Ice”, “I Love You”, “Play That Funky Music” and “Ice Ice Baby”

In the year 1991, he made his movie debut. ‘That’s My Boy,” The Ridiculous 6′,’ The Vanilla Ice Project,” The Helix… Loaded,” Big Money Rustlas,” Da Hip Hop Witch,’ The New Man,’ and’ Cold as Ice.”

Awards

Vanilla Ice got a nomination to the Grammy Awards in Best Rap Solo Performance category in the year 1991. He received the “Ice Ice Baby” People’s Choice Award in the year 1991, and he proceeded to bag two American Music Awards from four nominations in that year. The Factual Entertainment Awards for the Best Home Show were won by his show ‘The Vanilla Ice Project’ in the year 2011.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Vanilla Ice in 2021

As of 2021, The net worth of Vanilla Ice is estimated to be over $20 million. He has made his fortunes from his career as a musician. He has been able to release multiple albums as well as singles in his profession. His first album, titled ‘To the Extreme,’ enjoyed massive sales of more than 15 million albums globally. He has also collaborated with various artists, which has helped to grow his net worth. In addition, he has also appeared in numerous TV shows as well as films. He owns a home situated in Miami that is valued at $14 million.

Vanilla Ice is known to be one of the world’s most famous rappers. By launching the single which was titled ‘Ice Ice Baby,’ he found great success. The track has been reproduced in several other ways. To gain fame, he is among the early rappers. He plays with a live drummer as well as a DJ. He is known for playing keyboards, percussion, and bass as well.