AceShowbiz - Ice Spice, the 24-year-old rapper known for her hit track "Phat Butt," has recently opened up about the immense pressures and gender disparities she has encountered in the music industry. In a revealing interview with Rolling Stone, she discussed her first-hand experiences performing at award shows and how they have shaped her view of the entertainment world.

Ice Spice, otherwise known as Isis Gaston, stepped onto the stage at the BET Awards in June with a whirl of emotions. As she recalls, she had previously judged other artists' performances from the sidelines.

"I used to judge other artists' awards show performances," she confessed. "I'd be like, 'Oh, that was awkward. Why the f*** would they do that? Why was she looking there?' " However, her experience performing live made her realize the complexity and pressure associated with such high-stakes events.

"When you're doing it yourself, you're like, 'OK, this is a lot.' There are like 10 different cameras. There are cues, and everything is just so much, but it's fun, though. At the end of the day, when it's over, it's fun," she noted.

Beyond the rigors of live performance, Ice Spice touched on the broader systemic issues within the industry, particularly the gendered challenges women face. "We do live in a misogynistic world where it's like you have to be breathtakingly hot to get certain opportunities," she stated.

Growing up as a woman, she expressed only knowing this lifestyle but imagined things are far easier for men. "I was born as a woman and raised as a woman, so I only know this lifestyle, but I could just imagine how easy it is for guys," she added.

The rapper also shared sentiments of envy towards her male counterparts, particularly relating to their simpler preparation routines. "I am very jealous when the men on my team get to sleep an extra five f***ing hours because they don't have glam," she remarked, exposing the often unseen labor that women in the industry must endure to meet beauty standards.

Her debut studio album, "Y2K", has been making waves, and with these candid revelations, Ice Spice continues to captivate audiences not just with her music, but with her honest take on the industry's realities.

As young artists and fans alike navigate the music world, Ice Spice's insights serve as a reminder of the persistent gender inequities and the underlying pressures every artist faces in the spotlight.