Tyla chooses to keep her circle small to protect her sense of privacy.
In a new conversation with Glamour for its Women of the Year issue, the South African star shared that she doesn’t often open up about the challenges that come with fame.
“To be honest, I barely talk to anyone outside my family and my closest people,” she said. “I’m mostly learning how to handle everything on my own. I’ve always been a private person.”
The singer explained that when she’s not performing, she likes to stay out of the public eye.
“When I’m on stage, I don’t hold back. I love when all eyes are on me and everyone’s having a good time,” Tyla told the magazine. “But once I’m off stage, I’m actually quite shy. I don’t enjoy being watched when I’m out having fun. I just want to stay in my own space.”
The “Water” artist admitted that all the sudden attention that came with her rise to fame felt strange at first.
“I remember in the beginning it felt really odd because it was like things changed overnight,” she said. “It was such a big shift.”
Later in the interview, Tyla—who broke through globally in 2023—shared that she was surprised by how much her travels opened her eyes to the world.
“At first, I was kind of overwhelmed because it was all so new,” she said. “For 23 years, I only knew one way of life. Then I got to see other countries, other cultures, and how different people live.”
She added, “It’s amazing to meet people who are genuinely curious about where I come from and to realize how much we actually have in common.”
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Ice Spice has released her new single “Pretty Privilege,” marking a noticeable shift from her signature New York drill-inspired sound. But the change in style isn’t the only thing that’s getting people talking. Fans are once again speculating about the rumored tension between her and Cardi B, a topic that first gained attention when a snippet of the track appeared online.
For those who missed it, Cardi B had previously gone on a rant that included jabs at Ice Spice and her manager. Not long after, Spice previewed “Pretty Privilege,” which featured the lyric, “She might talk s**t on the ’Gram, but she won’t talk it to my face.” That line quickly sparked debate among listeners, with many believing it was aimed at the AM I THE DRAMA? rapper.
This added fuel to speculation that a rivalry might be brewing. During the phone call in question, Cardi B criticized Ice Spice while speaking to her manager, James Rosemond Jr. She later apologized for her remarks about Latto and claimed that Rosemond Jr. was responsible for leaking their private conversation.
Now that the full version of “Pretty Privilege” has been released, Complex reports that other theories have emerged. Some fans believe the song might actually target Brooklyn rapper Stunna Sandy, whom Spice was said to call out in her earlier track “Baddie Baddie.” On that record, she rapped, “I know that she wants to be me / But she is not doing it well,” leading to renewed discussions about hidden disses.
While talk of a feud between Cardi B and Ice Spice isn’t new, both artists have publicly denied having issues in the past. Even so, online chatter continues to shape how fans perceive their relationship. Aside from that controversial phone call, there’s no real evidence to suggest they’re actually on bad terms.
Still, as speculation keeps circulating, the story might take new turns. Whether it’s genuine tension or just fan-driven drama, it’s clear that the Internet has played a big role in keeping the conversation alive. For now, Cardi and Ice Spice don’t seem particularly close, but time will tell if the rumors fade or resurface once again.
