M.I.A. has long been celebrated for her bold fusion of genres.
Ice Spice has sparked excitement online after previewing an unreleased song that flips M.I.A.’s 2012 hit ‘Bad Girls’, drawing instant approval from fans and celebrities alike.
The Bronx rapper shared a video of herself dancing to the thumping track, wearing denim shorts, a red leather jacket and strappy blue heels.
She twerks and vibes to the beat while repeating “baddie, baddie,” leading many fans to believe this could be the song’s title.
Her Instagram comments were filled with support.
Notable names like Kali Uchis, Kehlani, Cash Cobain and Soulja Boy all praised the snippet, while her boyfriend, NFL star Sauce Gardner, also dropped kudos.
The teaser marks Ice Spice’s first major buzz of 2025.
So far, the year has been quiet musically for the 25-year-old, with her only release being a feature on KATSEYE’s ‘Gnarly’ remix in June.
She also made her feature film debut in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, which stars Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky.
The new track pays homage to M.I.A.’s ‘Bad Girls’, which was released globally in 2012 and became one of her most successful singles.
Produced by Danja, the song charted internationally and earned nominations at both the MTV Video Music Awards and the Grammy Awards.
Its Romain Gavras-directed music video remains iconic within pop culture.
M.I.A. has long been celebrated for her bold fusion of genres.
Her music blends electro, reggae, R&B, alternative rock, hip hop, grime, rap and Asian folk.
She also draws from a wide range of influences, including Missy Elliott, Tamil film soundtracks, Lou Reed, Timbaland, Björk, Public Enemy and The Clash.
Born in London to Sri Lankan Tamil parents, M.I.A. became one of the most boundary-pushing artists of her generation.
She signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2012, even receiving a public welcome from Rihanna.
Her fearless style and genre-bending sound have inspired countless musicians worldwide, making her an apt figure for Ice Spice to channel.
The pairing of Ice Spice’s modern drill-inspired style with M.I.A.’s rebellious legacy highlights how cross-generational influences continue to shape today’s music scene.
With Ice Spice now teasing her own spin on ‘Bad Girls’, fans are eager to see whether she will officially release the track and confirm her next project.
For South Asians who grew up listening to M.I.A.’s eclectic beats, the collaboration of influence feels like a full circle.
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