Djvlad
@vladtv·6.4M subscribers·40.2K videos
Vanilla Ice: I Got the Name "Vanilla" from Being the Only White Guy in My Crew, I Hated It (Part 2)
Posted
May 31, 2024
Views
23,666
Likes
440
Comments
67
Engagement
2.14%
May 31, 2024
23,666
440
67
2.14%
Every word spoken in this episode is indexed. Type any phrase to jump straight to the moment it was said.
Type any word or phrase that may have been spoken. Click a result to seek the player to that exact moment.
Try a name, a topic, or a quoted line
See what was published immediately before and after this episode.
2:12Now PlayingWatch full interviews early, uncensored and adfree as a Member
Watch this Full Interview
--------
Vanilla Ice delved into the origin of his iconic stage name, which emerged during his early days as a breakdancer in Texas. Initially, Vanilla Ice, born Robert Van Winkle, was just known as "Vanilla" due to being the sole White member of his breakdancing crew. Reflecting on those times, he admitted he didn’t like the nickname and often challenged his friends, who teased him about it. The “Ice” part of his moniker originated from a signature breakdancing move he perfected, which involved a slick, ice-like, sideways slide. Despite his initial distaste, his crew combined these elements, coining the name "Vanilla Ice." Over time, what started as a playful jab among friends transformed into a legendary and beloved brand in the hip-hop world. Vanilla Ice now embraces the name that once irked him, recognizing its cool factor and its indelible mark on music history.
Sentinel Indexing in Progress
Metadata and chapters are available. Claim extraction for this episode is pending.
All video content is delivered via YouTube embedded players in accordance with the YouTube Terms of Service. Sentinel provides research tools that promote discovery and accountability across political media.
