Ice Spice.Photo:Prince Williams/WireImage
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You thought you offendedIce Spice?
“U thought u ate but my sis cute asf,” wrote Ice Spice, 23, with a heart-eyes emoji in a quotetweet, shutting down the implication that people with Down syndrome are less good-looking than those without the chromosomal condition.
Many of the New York City native’s fans supported her unbothered response in the replies to her tweet, with onewriting, “I mean cos who makes fun of human beings with disabilities.”
AnotherTwitteruser said, “Love how you brought out the positivity in this post despite the original intent of the messy poster. Keep doing you Ice! Your [star] will keep rising.”
“Better not be trying to insult her,“wroteanother fan in Ice Spice’s defense. “Both sides are beautiful and you’d have to have very poor taste to not agree.”
Praising the “Princess Diana” musician, one of her supportersreplied, “this is why i love you so much, you have such a genuinely kind heart.”
Ice Spice recently teamed up withNicki Minajand Aqua for a new single titled “Barbie World” from the upcomingBarbiefilm soundtrack — aligning herself with another brand that’s supported the Down syndrome community this year.
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In April, Mattel announced the debut of its first-everBarbie with Down syndrome, “created to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie, as well as have Barbie reflect the world around them,” the popular toy manufacturer said in a press release. “The Barbie doll with Down syndrome is meant to inspire all children to tell more stories through play.”
According to Mattel, the toy — part ofthe 2023 Fashionistas line, which champions diversity— is available for purchase from major retailers for $10.99.
Barbie collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society(NDSS) to “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome,” per the release.
About one in every 772 babies in the U.S. is born with Down syndrome, according to NDSS. That’s about 5,100 babies each year.
“It was an honor working with Barbie on the Barbie doll with Down syndrome,” said Kandi Pickard, the president and CEO of NDSS. “This means so much for our community, who for the first time, can play with a Barbie doll that looks like them. This Barbie serves as a reminder that we should never underestimate the power of representation. It is a huge step forward for inclusion and a moment that we are celebrating.”
source: people.com
