Well, this is definitely not the duo we were expecting, but we’re here for it! Selena Gomez just revealed a very unexpected truth! Turns out her childhood crush was none other than Mr. Ice Cube himself.
Alright, we didn’t see it coming, but again, we’re so here for it.
Gomez has never shied away from sharing personal stories with her fans, but this week, she gave us a surprising peek into her childhood heart. During a recent appearance on Complex’s GOAT Talk episode, she sat down with Colombian superstar Karol G to chat about their all-time favorite rappers.
Two Worlds Collide
“One of mine was Eminem, only because I grew up listening to my dad, who was a DJ,” Gomez shared. “He would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song, I would just get so excited.”
Karol G agreed with her comments, also naming the queen of rap, Nicki Minaj, as her GOAT pick.
But it was Gomez who stunned the room when she added, “But can I tell you my first one that I had a crush on? Ice Cube.”
She went on, “I had the biggest crush on him. I was, like, five. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me… I’m only saying it simply based on my childhood.”
For fans who grew up watching “Barney & Friends” and later sang along to “Love You Like a Love Song,” the idea of young Selena swooning over the rap icon behind “It Was a Good Day” is both hilarious and oddly heartwarming.
The moment reminded fans why Gomez continues to be such a lovable force in entertainment. She’s open, down-to-earth, and never takes herself too seriously. Even when her childhood crushes are straight out of Compton.
Selena Gomez Still Keeps It Real
Now 32, Gomez has come a long way from her Disney Channel days. She’s balancing music, acting, and her growing beauty brand, Rare Beauty. All this while continuing to rack up award nominations and produce hit shows like “Only Murders in the Building” alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Her most recent music release, “I Said I Love You First,” is already climbing the charts after she collaborated with her fiancé, Benny Blanco. She’s also become more vocal about mental health and body positivity, often using her platform to promote self-worth and self-care.
Despite her glam Hollywood life, it’s clear Gomez hasn’t lost touch with her roots or her sense of humor. And while her taste in celebrity crushes may have surprised some, fans couldn’t get enough of the wholesome reveal.
One person on YouTube commented, “Wow! I love the energy in this interview. Literally, they both sound and look so comfortable and honest and genuine. ¡Qué bonito!”
“Bless whoever put these queens together!!” another one noted.
So, could an Ice Cube feature be in Selena’s future? Who knows? But whether or not that happens, one thing’s for sure, Gomez knows how to keep things cool.
And Ice Cube? Well, he just earned a whole new generation of fans.
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Selena Gomez Says This Rap ICON Was Her Childhood Crush