Ice Spice Says Depression Caused Her Weight Loss, Not Ozempic: ‘I’m Better Now Tho’
Ice Spice Says Depression Caused Her Weight Loss, Not Ozempic: ‘I’m Better Now Tho’
Vanessa EtienneMon, March 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM UTC
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Ice Spice revealed her weight loss was due to depression, not from taking Ozempic
The rapper had previously attributed her slimmed-down appearance to her tour schedule and healthy habits
Fans shared supportive messages after her candid admission about mental health struggles
Ice Spice is getting real about her recent weight loss after constant rumors about her using Ozempic.
On Feb. 25, the “Princess Diana” rapper, 26, replied to a critic on X who made fun of her workout videos. “This weak a– video just shows it was definitely from Ozempic,” the user wrote.
“Na it was depression im better now tho,” she replied.
Many fans of the musician sent consoling messages after the admission about her mental health struggles.
“Depression is no joke ❤️ glad you’re feeling better and you look amazing!!” one fan wrote.
“Wishing you more Wins .... Love the fact you admitted what it was,” one person said, while another user added, “Take care please.”
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In 2024, Ice Spice first shut down rumors that she was taking Ozempic, an FDA-approved prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes. It's one of the brand names for semaglutide — also known as Wegovy — and it suppresses appetite and increases satiety, leading to weight loss.
"I wish y'all never learned the word Ozempic. That's one thing I wish," she said on X. "Oh my God, like, what even is Ozempic? What the f--- is that? Genuinely, what is that?"
At the time, the Grammy nominee said her grueling tour schedule led to her slimdown.
"Like, you lazy ass bitches never heard of a gym?" she continued. "It's called the gym. It's called eating healthy. It's called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all day, it would be easier to stay big."
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