During her set at Rolling Loud Europe 2024 in Vienna, Austria on July 7th, Ice Spice faced some unexpected backlash from the audience when she performed her rendition of “Karma (Remix),” her collaboration with Taylor Swift. Initially taken aback by boos and thumbs-down gestures from the crowd, Ice Spice chose to respond gracefully. Rather than letting the negativity affect her, she calmly blew kisses to the audience while the track featuring Swift’s vocals played in the background.
The collaboration between Ice Spice and Taylor Swift on “Karma (Remix)” debuted during Swift’s Eras tour at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in May 2023, ahead of its official release. Since then, Ice Spice has included the song in her setlists, performing it at major events like Coachella 2024 and the initial stops of her Y2K! world tour, which kicked off at Roskilde Festival in Denmark. Her tour has taken her across Europe, including Poland and Austria, with upcoming dates scheduled in the US from July 30th to August 31st.
A viral video from the Rolling Loud Europe Festival captured the moment when Ice Spice, aged 24, responded to the audience’s negative reaction during her performance. Despite facing boos and thumbs-down gestures during “Karma,” she handled the situation with poise, acknowledging the audience with a gesture of gratitude by blowing kisses.
This incident showcases Ice Spice’s professionalism and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges during her international tour in support of her upcoming album, “Y2K!”.