Selena Gomez Reveals Childhood Crush on Rapper Ice Cube

Selena Gomez revealed in a recent Complex's GOAT Talk episode with Karol G that her first-ever celebrity crush was rapper and actor Ice Cube, whom she admired since she was five years old because she thought he would protect her. She also shared her admiration for Eminem, a favorite rapper she grew up listening to thanks to her father, who was a DJ. Karol G joined the conversation by naming Eminem as her childhood GOAT and Nicki Minaj as her favorite current rapper. Gomez expressed interest in collaborating with Ariana Grande in the future, highlighting her appreciation for Grande's era. The revelation about Ice Cube surprised fans and generated buzz, with additional context about Gomez's past relationships and music influences discussed across various sources. While Ice Cube has not publicly responded to Gomez's comments, his son O’Shea Jackson Jr. has mentioned her in the past.