"Ice Ice Baby" (Vanilla Ice controversy)

The "Ice Ice Baby" controversy involves rapper Vanilla Ice, who released a hit song in 1990 that closely resembled the bassline from Queen and David Bowie's song "Under Pressure." Initially, Vanilla Ice did not credit the original artists, leading to accusations of plagiarism. After legal discussions, he acknowledged the similarity and credited Queen and Bowie, settling copyright concerns. The controversy highlighted issues of originality and sampling in music, emphasizing the importance of proper licensing and acknowledgment when using elements of other works.