Date of Birth: October 31, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Robert Matthew Van Winkle, professionally known as Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor, and television host. Born on October 31, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, Vanilla Ice shot to fame with his 1990 hit single “Ice Ice Baby,” which was the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard charts. Despite initial success, his popularity waned in the mid-1990s, but he reinvented himself over the years through various entertainment ventures, including acting, reality TV, and home renovation shows. Vanilla Ice’s debut album, “To the Extreme,” released in 1990, sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time. He faced criticism and legal issues over the years, particularly concerning copyright infringement claims related to “Ice Ice Baby.” Nevertheless, Vanilla Ice has maintained a presence in the entertainment industry, evolving with the times and diversifying his career. In addition to his music career, he has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including reality TV series like “The Surreal Life” and “Dancing with the Stars.” He also starred in his own home improvement show, “The Vanilla Ice Project,” which showcased his skills in real estate and home renovation.
5 Interesting Facts about Vanilla Ice
1. Vanilla Ice’s real name is Robert Matthew Van Winkle.
2. “Ice Ice Baby” was initially released as a B-side to his cover of “Play That Funky Music.”
3. Vanilla Ice won the 1991 American Music Award for Favorite New Artist in the Pop/Rock category.
4. He has a black belt in martial arts.
5. Vanilla Ice once owned a pet kangaroo named Bucky Buckaroo.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Vanilla Ice
1. “Anything less than the best is a felony.”
2. “I don’t live in the past. I just live in the enjoyment of the present.”
3. “You don’t need a lot of money to be happy.”
4. “My main thing is just to live a happy life.”
5. “I don’t care who you are, everybody has a time in their life when they need somebody to believe in them.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Vanilla Ice is estimated to be around $18 million.
Children
Vanilla Ice has two daughters with his ex-wife Laura Giaritta: Dusti Rain Van Winkle, born in 1998, and KeeLee Breeze Van Winkle, born in 2000.
Relevant Links
1. [Vanilla Ice Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla_Ice
2. [Official Vanilla Ice Website](http://www.vanillaice.com/
3. [Vanilla Ice IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005518/
4. [Vanilla Ice on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vanillaiceofficial/
5. [Vanilla Ice: The Biography Book](https://www.amazon.com/Vanilla-Ice-Biography-Book/dp/1796328919
