Selena Gomez is taking fans down memory lane with a surprising confession about her childhood celebrity crush — and it’s not who you’d expect. During a recent appearance on GOAT Talk by Complex, the Only Murders in the Buildingactress revealed that she once had a major crush on rap legend Ice Cube.
The June 25 episode featured Gomez alongside Colombian star Karol G, with both singers sharing their picks for the “greatest of all time” (GOAT) rappers. While Karol G named Nicki Minaj and Eminem, Gomez surprised fans with a nostalgic and heartfelt admission.
“Can I tell you my first one I had a crush on? Ice Cube,” Selena said with a smile. “I had the biggest crush on him when I was, like, 5. It’s so weird, but I just thought he would protect me. I’m only saying it simply based on my childhood.”
Selena Gomez Also Grew Up Listening to Eminem
Gomez also shared a deep admiration for Eminem, crediting her father — a former DJ — for introducing her to the iconic rapper.
“One of mine was Eminem only because I grew up listening to him,” she explained. “My dad was a DJ and he would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song, I would just get so excited.”
The Rare Beauty founder’s appreciation for rap music highlights a lesser-known side of her early influences, surprising many fans used to seeing her dominate the pop scene.
Wedding Bells Ahead for Selena and Benny Blanco?
Selena’s nostalgic comments come as her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco continues to flourish. The couple got engaged in December 2024, and though they haven’t set a wedding date yet, insiders say they’re “taking things one day at a time.”
Gomez, 32, has often expressed gratitude for Blanco’s supportive presence, and their romance has been steadily blossoming in the public eye.
While fans eagerly await updates on their future nuptials, Gomez’s recent throwback to her childhood crushes shows that even global superstars have starry-eyed moments from their youth.
