David BridgesLong before Selena Gomez became engaged to her fiancé, Benny Blanco, she revealed that she had a massive childhood crush on Ice Cube. During a candid discussion on Complex’s ‘GOAT Talk,’ Selena shared heartfelt memories of her love for the iconic rapper from her younger years. The former Disney star fondly recalled that at the tender age of just five, no one could convince her otherwise about Cube, as she believed “he would protect me.” This revelation coincides with her now-fiancé’s recent admission that she was so nervous during their first kiss that it led to a rash breaking out on her skin.
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Selena Gomez Shares The Scoop on Her Childhood Celebrity Crushes
Selena had fans buzzing during the episode, which aired on Wednesday, June 25. As they reminisced about their childhood celebrity crushes, Selena revealed her admiration for Eminem, attributing her infatuation to her father’s DJ skills, which ignited her love for the Detroit rap scene. “My dad was a DJ, so he would remix all kinds of songs, and I’d get so excited whenever it was an Eminem track,” she enthusiastically shared, highlighting how influential her father’s music selections were in shaping her musical tastes.
However, the real revelation came when she openly confessed her first crush was actually on Ice Cube. “My first crush was Ice Cube,” Selena admitted with a bright smile. Karol G, clearly astonished by this confession, responded with excitement, “My God. But he’s… amazing.” Selena then elaborated further on her fondness for the legendary NWA star, sharing her innocent feelings from childhood.
“I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, five. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me. I’m only saying it based on my childhood feelings.”
Social Media Buzzes with Reactions to Selena’s Ice Cube Crush Confession
As expected, the online community was quick to react to Selena’s heartfelt confession about her crush on Ice Cube, and they were loving every moment! Many fans resonated with Selena’s feelings, recounting their own youthful crushes on Ice while others shared their own nostalgic stories from their childhoods.
@nectoriouspapi humorously quoted Ice’s lyrics, playfully commenting, “Selena just say you wanted to put your back into it”, while @nirvad expressed, “Ice Cube always gives loyal I can understand”. Another user, @c_aries_45, quipped, “‘My God, but he’s……Amazing’ 😒 That is NOT what you was gonna say.” Meanwhile, @papi.mocha added, “This just sounds odd coming from Alex Russo 😂”, further exemplifying the lighthearted banter surrounding Selena’s revelation.
@basically.kierra chimed in with nostalgia, saying, “I loved Ice Cube growing up and now I want his son 😭”, while @kweenmocha humorously commented, “Nobody:
Selena in the mirror: ‘I can do it, put my back into it’ 😂”. Another user, @shemfher, shared, “I had a crush on him too until I realized he looked like my dad 😭”. User @definitelypaid humorously noted, “If you think about it, The Weeknd kind of looks like Ice Cube 😂😂”, and @denithegodmother reminisced, “My first Celebrity Crush was Cube too girl, I had just saw him in Higher Learning and it was OVER!!😂”. Lastly, @destinyshania shared her own experience, saying, “At 5, I had the biggest crush on Paul Walker so I understand 😂😂”.
Benny Blanco Shares Hilarious Story About Selena’s First Kiss Reaction
In light of first love stories, Selena’s fiancé, Benny Blanco, opened up about their budding romance during a heartfelt episode of the ‘Table Manners‘ podcast. He recounted how their initial kiss left Selena so flustered that she broke out in a rash. The music producer described a cozy date night where they were cuddled up on the couch, engaging in the card game We’re Not Really Strangers. During the game, one card encouraged them to take a selfie together, prompting Selena to climb onto his chest for the photo.
Benny took advantage of this sweet moment and kissed her, which sent her heart racing uncontrollably, leading to a visible rash on her face due to her nervousness. “I kissed her right away, and her heart started beating so quickly, and she started getting a rash on her face … she was so nervous,” he recounted, as quoted by Cosmopolitan. This amusing anecdote showcases the genuine emotions of their early romantic days.
He also shared how Selena’s endearing nervousness made her incredibly punctual during their early dating phase. “She was so obsessed with being on time when we first started dating,” Benny shared. “She would show up to my house 20 to 30 minutes early and just wait outside,” illustrating her eagerness and excitement about their relationship.
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