Ice Spice showed unwavering support for her friend and pop icon Taylor Swift during a music festival in Austria on Sunday. The 24-year-old rapper was performing at the Rolling Loud Europe Festival when she encountered a negative reaction from the audience. During her set, some members of the crowd booed “Karma,” a 2023 remix track she collaborated on with Swift. In a viral video clip of the incident, the audience can be seen giving thumbs-down gestures and booing Swift’s song.
Despite the disrespect, Ice Spice maintained her composure and responded with a classy move by blowing a kiss to the haters. Her reaction quickly gained praise on social media, with fans applauding her for standing up for Swift. One fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “This is how you end haters.” Another fan commented, “Mother is unbothered as she should be,” while another added, “Ice kept it classy cuz they’re weird for that.”
Fans Praise Ice Spice’s Support for Swift
As the video of the incident circulated on social media, fans continued to praise Ice Spice for her calm and supportive response. The remix of “Karma” was originally released as the third single from Swift’s 2022 album, Midnights. The collaboration between Ice Spice and Swift came about naturally, with Swift sharing at the time, “Collaborating with Ice Spice on ‘Karma’ was one of the most natural things.” Swift revealed that Ice Spice’s team had reached out, expressing the rapper’s admiration for Swift and her desire to collaborate.
Swift, who had been listening to Ice Spice’s music while preparing for her tour, immediately connected with her. “I had been listening to her nonstop, like getting ready for my tour, I was just listening to Ice Spice constantly. So I immediately got her number and said, ‘Hey, would you wanna do your version of ‘Karma’? Do you relate to this?’ So she jumped in headfirst,” Swift added.
This incident at the Rolling Loud Europe Festival not only highlighted Ice Spice’s loyalty and support for Taylor Swift but also demonstrated her ability to handle negativity with grace and confidence. The response from fans indicates that the bond between the two artists resonates with many, reinforcing the positive impact of their collaboration on “Karma.”