Did Charles Oliveira really date Ice Spice? Origin of the rumored romance and 'Do Bronx's' statement
Charles Oliveira and hip-hop superstar Ice Spice have both achieved considerable success in their respective professions. Since last year, speculation has abounded that Oliveira dated the American rapper and songwriter.
Oliveira is a veteran MMA fighter and a former UFC lightweight champion, who hails from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fondly referred to by his moniker, 'Do Bronx,' he's a fan-favorite fighter in the mixed martial arts community. On the other hand, Ice Spice (real name: Isis Naija Gaston), was born in The Bronx, New York, U.S.A. The 24-year-old is a multi-time Grammy award-nominated artist.
At the 2023 MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards), Ice Spice won the 'Best New Artist' honor and proceeded to accept the award onstage and deliver a speech. The musician acknowledged her native, The Bronx, in addition to also thanking her fans.
"Y'all. Thank you so much. Thank you, MTV. Oh my God, this is so cool. I just wanna thank my 'Munchkins.'"
Watch her speech below:
In 2023, rumors arose that Charles Oliveira was in a relationship with Ice Spice. Eventually, it was also conjectured that they had separated from each other. Earlier this year, a viral video clip resurfaced featuring Ice Spice shouting out The Bronx, which some combat sports fans believed to be a shout-out to 'Do Bronx'.
In August 2024, MMA commentator and athlete Ben Davis tweeted the clip that featured a fan edit of Spice's speech and Oliveira's UFC highlights.
Check out the video below:
Oliveira responded to Davis' aforementioned tweet, by writing:
"LOL. You guys and these jokes"
A netizen addressed Oliveira's tweet and asked whether he and Ice Spice were still dating. The Brazilian MMA stalwart replied by squashing the relationship rumors:
"No. I'm married bro. I didn't know how that rumor popped"
Check out the screenshots of the X exchanges below:
Charles Oliveira-Ice Spice: 'Do Bronx' expressed surprise over dating reports in 2023
Before offering a detailed response to clear the air about his supposed relationship with Ice Spice this year, Charles Oliveira had seemingly shot down the rumors in 2023 as well.
Back in June 2023, the "@kevstuhh" X handle appeared to erroneously tweet a report from another X handle about Oliveira purportedly dating Spice. Some believe the aforementioned tweet sparked the Oliveira-Ice Spice relationship rumors. For his part, the ex-UFC lightweight champion responded to the tweet by writing:
"Wat?"
Presently, Charles Oliveira is scheduled to rematch Michael Chandler. They'll co-headline UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York, U.S.A., on Nov. 16, 2024. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is expected to face Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch in 2025. The Oliveira-Chandler victor could potentially fight the Makhachev-Tsarukyan winner for the title.
Apart from a few social media updates, Oliveira usually keeps his personal life away from the public spotlight. He reportedly married Talita Roberta Pereira, with whom he has a daughter named Tayla who was born in 2017. 'Do Bronx' once referred to Roberta as his "ex-wife."
Furthermore, through 2024, Oliveira has consistently alluded to being in a relationship with Vitoria Brum. The 35-year-old MMA combatant and Brum welcomed a son named Dominic in October 2024.