Did Selena Gomez Really Have a Crush on Ice Cube?

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Key Takeaways
- Selena Gomez had a childhood crush on Ice Cube.
- She grew up listening to Eminem, influenced by her father's DJ career.
- Selena is engaged to Benny Blanco and looks forward to starting a family.
- Her career began with roles in children's television.
- She formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing hit albums.
Los Angeles, June 27 (NationPress) Singer-actress Selena Gomez has opened up about her childhood crush on rapper Ice Cube, revealing that she was infatuated with him at the tender age of five.
During her appearance on the latest episode of Complex's GOAT Talk, the 32-year-old actress, who is now engaged to music producer Benny Blanco, shared, "Can I tell you my first crush? It was Ice Cube. I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, five years old."
She went on to explain her fascination with the rapper, saying, "It’s so strange, but I just thought he would protect me. I’m mentioning this based solely on my childhood perspective."
Gomez enjoyed a lot of rap music growing up and was also a big fan of rapper Eminem. She reminisced, "One of my favorite rappers was Eminem because I grew up listening to him. My dad was a DJ, remixing all sorts of songs, and whenever it was an Eminem track, I would get so excited."
The singer announced her engagement to Benny in December 2024, expressing her enthusiasm about the idea of starting a family. She stated, "I don’t know what the future holds, but I absolutely love children. I have an 11-year-old sister whom I adore. I find joy in making children laugh; they're just so sweet. So absolutely, when that day comes, I’m thrilled for it."
Gomez's career commenced as a child actress on the children's television show Barney & Friends, eventually becoming a teen sensation with her role in Wizards of Waverly Place.
In 2008, she signed with Hollywood Records and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which produced three hit albums: Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down.