Princess Diana (song)

"Princess Diana" is a song by American rapper Ice Spice. It is the second track on her debut extended play Like..?, released on January 20, 2023, through 10K Projects and Capitol Records. A remix with Nicki Minaj was released as a single on April 14, 2023, which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Ice Spice her second top-ten hit on the chart and Nicki Minaj her 22nd.

"Princess Diana"
Single by Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj
from the EP Like..?
Released	April 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)
Genre	Trap
Length	2:52
Label	10K Capitol Heavy on It
Songwriter(s)	Isis Gaston Ephrem Lopez Onika Maraj
Producer(s)	RiotUSA
Ice Spice singles chronology
"Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (2023) "Princess Diana" (2023)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"WTF" (2023) "Princess Diana" (2023) "Alone" (2023)
Music video
"Princess Diana" on YouTube

Background

Ice Spice, a drill rapper from The Bronx, released the single "Munch (Feelin' U)" in August 2022. It went viral on social media and became her breakout song,^[1][2] surpassing 34 million worldwide streams in less than two months and reaching Billboard's US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.^[3] Its online success led to her signing with the record label 10K Projects and Capitol Records.^[4]

In November 2022, memetic comparisons of Ice Spice to Diana, Princess of Wales, gained traction on Twitter. For example, users reposted split portraits of Ice Spice's and Diana's faces, with each half mashed side by side, across social media. More people solidified the comparison when a video of her and American rapper Lil Tjay surfaced in which they handed Thanksgiving turkeys to people in the Bronx. Ice Spice was called the Princess Diana of her generation^[4][5] and gained the nickname "The People's Princess", a title initially given to Diana.^[6]

Later that month, Ice Spice announced via an interview with podcast Rap Caviar that her debut extended play (EP), Like..? was in the works. Its track list consisted of six songs;^[7][8] it featured "Munch (Feelin' U)" alongside two succeeding singles and three songs yet to be released. One track is named "Princess Diana", a nod to the memes about Ice Spice.^[9]

Release

"Princess Diana" was released as a Like..? album track on January 20, 2023. The EP marked Ice Spice's first project under 10K and Capitol.^[10] She performed Like..? at Rolling Loud California in March 2023, with "Princess Diana" as the opening song.^[11][12] During her performance, she expressed her adoration for rappers Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, both of whom were onstage before her. Ice Spice told the crowd: "I'm standing on the same stage Lil Wayne and my idol Nicki Minaj were less than 24 hours ago, my life is insane."^[13]

Minaj reacted to the namedrop on Instagram, commenting on a photo Ice Spice shared of herself in Rolling Loud. She complimented her by using the lyrics to "Princess Diana" to call her a princess of rap. Minaj wrote: "Btchs slow so I gih dem a pass. Nah. Grah! No more passes Princess…Let's go. [sic]" A week later, she reposted a Dazed cover that featured Ice Spice and said: "Gag. The People's PRINCESS ?. catch it!!! [sic]"^[14] Their interactions fueled speculation that the two collaborated on a remix of "Princess Diana".^[15]

On April 14, 2023, the remix was released to digital download and streaming services through 10K Projects, Capitol Records and Heavy on It. Heavy on It is Minaj's record label, indicating that Ice Spice has a label deal with her; "Princess Diana" marks the label's first release.^[16][17] Edgar Esteves directed the music video for "Princess Diana". It premiered on YouTube at 14:00 UTC on April 14, 2023, and featured appearances from both rappers.^[18]

Track listings

• Streaming/digital download – remix

1. "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj)

• Streaming/digital download – versions^[19]

1. "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj)
2. "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; extendo clip)
3. "Princess Diana" (solo version)
4. "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; sped up)
5. "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; slowed down)
6. "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; instrumental)

Charts

Chart performance for "Princess Diana"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[20]	21
France (SNEP)^[21]	158
Global 200 (Billboard)^[22]	11
Ireland (IRMA)^[23]	28
Netherlands (Single Tip)^[24]	10
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[25]	32
South Africa (Billboard)^[26]	8
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[27]	15
UK Singles (OCC)^[28]	22
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[29]	10
US Billboard Hot 100^[30]	4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[31]	2
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[32]	37

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Princess Diana"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	April 14, 2023	Digital download streaming	Nicki Minaj remix	10K Capitol Heavy on It	^[33]
	April 18, 2023		Versions EP		^[34]
Italy	April 28, 2023	Radio airplay	Nicki Minaj remix	Universal	^[35]

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