The legend goes that “Ice Ice Baby” became popular—and led to fame and a label deal for Vanilla Ice—because it was the B-side of “Play That Funky Music,” and a radio DJ played the wrong side.

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The Case: To anyone with functional eardrums, it’s clear that Vanilla Ice’s pop-rap crossover hit sampled the bass line to the 1981 Queen/Bowie collaboration “Under Pressure.” But Ice famously insisted that the two melodies are distinct because he added a beat between notes.

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Past fans may have assumed he was just another one-hit wonder, but Vanilla Ice has some staying power. The case was eventually settled out of court, but Vanilla Ice had to pay an undisclosed amount to both Queen and David Bowie. Plus, both Bowie and some of the members of Queen were credited for “Ice Ice Baby” as well.

“Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)” is the debut single by Irish pop duo Jedward. The song is a medley of “Under Pressure”, originally recorded in 1981 by Queen and David Bowie, and the 1990 Vanilla Ice single “Ice Ice Baby”.

Vanilla Ice may have had a downward spiral, but he still made a cool $10 million following “Ice Ice Baby.”

As of 2021, Vanilla Ice’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million. Robert Matthew Van Winkle “Vanilla Ice” is an American actor, rapper, and television host from Dallas.

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