Selena Gomez Reveals Ice Cube Was Her Early Childhood Crush

Selena Gomez has revealed Ice Cube was one of her first childhood crushes. During a recent episode of Complex’s web series GOAT Talk, the pop singer told Karol G that she was five at the time and thought “he would protect me.”

On GOAT Talk, artists sit down to discuss their GOATs (greatest of all time) in any range of topics, from food, actors, horror films, makeup tips, and more. The two artists were discussing who they believed to be the greatest rappers of all time when Gomez opened up about her childhood infatuation.

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After Karol G named Eminem, Gomez agreed before disclosing a bigger secret. “Can I tell you my first one that I had a crush on? Ice Cube,” the singer said. “I had the biggest crush on him.”

“I was, like, five. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me,” she continued. “I’m only saying it simply based on my childhood.”

Watch the full video below, where the two pop stars also waxed poetic about their favorite songs to cry to, artists they want to collaborate with, and more. The segment begins around the 12-minute mark.

Gomez and Karol G have both released new projects this year. In March, Gomez and her fiancé, Grammy-nominated producer Benny Blanco, released their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First. Meanwhile, Karol G’s fifth album, Tropicoqueta, dropped in June.

This fall, Ice Cube will embark on the “Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude” Tour, his first US headlining run in over a decade (get tickets here).

Ice Cube 2025 Tour Dates:
09/04 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/05 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
09/08 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
09/10 – Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
09/11 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
09/13 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
09/14 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
09/16 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
09/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center
09/19 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
09/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Pacific Coliseum
09/22 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
09/25 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
09/27 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
09/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
09/30 – Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena
10/02 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
10/04 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
10/06 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/08 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Arena
10/09 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena