Robert Matthew Van Winkle, better known as Vanilla Ice, was born on October 31, 1967, in Dallas, Texas. His mother was married to a man named Van Winkle when he was born.
Van Winkle’s mother divorced him when he was only four. His biological father was someone he never knew. Van Winkle spent his childhood traveling back and forth between Dallas and Miami, where his stepfather worked, and his mother remarried a car salesman.
When Van Winkle was 13 years old, he began learning how to breakdance and participate in the early hip-hop culture. Because he was the only white boy breakdancing, his pals called him Vanilla Ice.
The moniker bothered him, yet it persisted. Soon after, he began competing in rap matches at events as MC Vanilla. The Vanilla Ice Posse is a breakdancing crew that Van Winkle founded in Texas. When he penned “Ice Ice Baby,” he was 16 years old.
What is Vanilla Ice’s net worth?
American musician, actor, and television host Vanilla Ice has a $12 million dollar net worth. His biggest hits are “Ice Ice Baby” from 1990 and “Play That Funky Music” from his self-titled debut album. The very first hip-hop song to top the Billboard charts was “Ice Ice Baby.”
How much does Vanilla Ice make a year?
Vanilla Ice earns around $800,000 per year.
