"I got caught up on drugs for a few years, I'm off it, I'm very happy, got two kids and a family and everything. And like I said I'm making the underground music, and keeping it real."
About Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice — Life and Legacy
Vanilla Ice, born Robert Van Winkle, gained fame in the early 1990s with his groundbreaking single 'Ice Ice Baby,' which was the first hip-hop song to top the Billboard charts. His rise to fame was marked by a distinctive blend of rap and pop, challenging the norms of the music industry at the time. Through his lyrics, Vanilla Ice often explores themes of success and creativity, as seen in his quote, 'If there was a problem, yo, I'll solve it,' which reflects his proactive approach to overcoming obstacles. This mindset not only defined his career but also resonated with fans who appreciated his authenticity and determination. Today, his quotes continue to inspire those navigating the complexities of their own creative journeys, emphasizing the importance of hard work and staying true to oneself in the pursuit of success.
Quote collection
Vanilla Ice quotes (page 1 of 4)
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"Learn from my mistakes and you don't have to make them yourself."
"Anything less than the best is a felony."
"I live off a motto that says, 'yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery'. I have goals and agendas. Where ever I'll be tomorrow, that's where I'll be."
"Stop, collaborate and listen."
"A lot of people don't remember anything since 'Ice Ice Baby,' but I've got 3 records out since then and they're all successes - but not commercially."
"Negativity spreads faster than any Justin Bieber song."
"The most valuable lesson I've ever learned in my life is that life is about family and friends, not about material things or any of that. It's about enjoying your life. If you have no family, no friends to enjoy it with, it don't matter how much you have, how much success you have, how much fame you have, how much money you have, it doesn't matter."
"No way! Let me tell you, I'm no Elvis. Elvis had his time. I'm Vanilla Ice, and it's my turn now."
"One thing I didn't understand in life was that I had $100,000,000 in the bank and I couldn't buy happiness. I had everything: mansions, yachts, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, but I was depressed. I didn't know where I fitted in. But then I found family and friends and I learned the value of life."
"Be yourself and enjoy yourself. Show me a smile and I'll show you one back. Karma: Believe in it. It's real. It comes back to you."
"I don't have any reason to hate anybody; I believe in good karma and spreading good energy."
"I'm a Christian, but I don't believe in religion or anything like that."
"To the extreme I rock a mike like a vandal."
"If you grew up in my generation, you're going to be influenced by Run DMC, the Beastie Boys and also listen to Metallica - it wasn't segregated anymore."
"I own a mortgage company and a real estate company funded by the music. Florida is a kinda gold mine."
"My breakdancing crew used to go to the mall and squat a piece of cardboard there; we had our jam box, and I'd spin on my head and make about forty bucks a day, which was pretty good back then. I was only 14 years old, so I would chase the girls around the mall and eat some pizza and have some change left over."
"We are who we are because of who we were"
"I didn't end up going bankrupt... I made some great investments and I held on to my money, which also enables me to have the freedom to do what I want now. But it's not about finances. No matter what, it's about keeping it real."
"I've never left music behind, but I've had success in television."