Vanilla Ice Biography

Fast Facts

• Best known for the singles "Ice Ice Baby," "Play That Funky Music" and "Ninja Rap․"
• His 1990 debut album, "To the Extreme," was certified platinum by the RIAA
• Nominated for the 1991 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
• Won the 1991 American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist
• Quote: "'Secret of the Ooze' is the highlight of my life and I'll never top it!"
• Appeared as a club performer in the 1991 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze․"
• Competed on the third season of Food Network's "Rachael Vs․ Guy Celebrity Cook-Off․"
• Hosts the DIY Network reality series "The Vanilla Ice Project" and "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish․"