Selena Gomez Says Ice Cube Was Her Childhood Celebrity Crush: ‘I Just Thought He Would Protect Me’

Selena Gomez has recently spilled the beans on a childhood crush that might surprise some of her fans. In an episode of Complex’s GOAT Talk with Karol G, the singer confessed her adoration for none other than Ice Cube back in the day. Yep, you read that right – the one and only Ice Cube had little Selena’s heart a-fluttering when she was just a wee 5-year-old.

Gomez didn’t hold back on the feels, admitting, “I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, 5. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me. I’m only saying it simply based on my childhood.” Now, who among us didn’t have a crush on a celebrity that made us feel safe and fancy-free when we were tots? Ice Cube certainly fit the bill for Selena.

While the exact reason for her crush remains a bit of a mystery, whether it was Ice Cube’s music or his cinematic charisma that captivated her, one thing’s for sure – Selena had some major heart eyes for the hip-hop icon.

But that’s not all – Selena also shared some love for Eminem, reminiscing about her father who was a DJ and used to whip up remixes featuring Slim Shady. “One of mine was Eminem only because I grew up listening to him. My dad was a DJ and he would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song, I would just get so excited,” she revealed. It’s heartwarming to see her connection to music through her family’s DJ roots.

Karol G, on the other hand, had her own icons in mind when it comes to GOAT rappers, choosing Eminem as her childhood favorite and Nicki Minaj for the new school. It’s always intriguing to see the influences that shape artists and how they reflect on those who inspire them.

What’s even more exciting these days is Selena’s love life, as she’s engaged to producer Benny Blanco. The power couple recently dropped a 26-track joint project titled “I Said I Love You First… And You Said It Back” in May, featuring collaborations with Gracie Abrams, GloRilla, J Balvin, and The Marias. It’s evident that Selena and Benny’s creative chemistry is off the charts, and fans are thrilled to see the magic they’ve cooked up together.

As we delve into the world of celebrities’ crushes and musical influences, it’s a reminder that even the biggest stars have their fangirl moments and personal connections to the music that moves them. And Selena Gomez’s revelations about her childhood crushes serve as a refreshing glimpse into the human side of one of the industry’s brightest talents.