In a recent episode of GOAT Talk by Complex, aired on June 25, singer and actress Selena Gomez made a light-hearted yet endearing revelation about her childhood. Appearing alongside Colombian superstar Karol G, Gomez shared that her very first celebrity crush was Ice Cube.
“Can I tell you my first one I had a crush on, Ice Cube?” Gomez said with a smile. “I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, 5. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me.”
While Karol G chose Eminem and Nicki Minaj as her top rappers, Gomez didn’t stop with Ice Cube. She recalled that Eminem was another major influence during her early years, thanks in part to her father’s work as a DJ. “Every time it was an Eminem song, I would just get so excited,” she said, describing how his music became part of her upbringing.
Gomez’s candid moment comes during a meaningful period in her life. She is currently engaged to producer Benny Blanco, with the engagement taking place in December 2024. Although the couple has yet to begin wedding preparations, they are reportedly content with enjoying their time together at a relaxed pace.
This playful yet reflective conversation gave fans a rare glimpse into Gomez’s early musical influences—and how her past still shapes her present.