Pitchfork Causes Mixed Reactions Online After Rating Ice Spice’s Album A 7.6

Pitchfork has ranked Ice Spice’s debut album higher than some of her peers and social media has mixed reactions. 

Following the release of her “Y2K!” album, the platform rated Spice’s album a 7.6 out of 10, which is relatively high.  Still, the outlet offered critiques about her wordplay but praised her ability to remain authentic.

“What makes Y2K! so instantly memorable is Ice Spice’s refusal to be pigeonholed.  Undaunted by the scrutiny of Swiftie affiliation or the pressure of living up to her previous sales peaks, Spice doubles down on the sounds she loves without compromise or quarter,” the Vivian Medithi written piece added. 

The internet has many thoughts on Pitchfork’s scoring, especially since Spice’s album was rated higher than many of her peers.  Megan Thee Stallion’s “MEGAN” album received a 6.6, while Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” was given a 6.5.  Some fans believe Spice didn’t deserve such a high score, while others believe “Y2K!” deserved such an accolade. 

it's becoming more and more obvious that Pitchfork doesn't actually care about capabilities when it comes to rap but whether or not a white audience would find your music appealing. cause this and sexyy reds tape are two of the highest rated albums this year..? https://t.co/iv6CMY4PeF

— matthew 💜🔑 (@dojacaneatmycat) July 29, 2024

Ice Spice has the best overall album here. Scarlett should’ve been rated higher tho. https://t.co/Vrw9zFbxed

— ✍🏾🗣 (@writtenbytruth) July 29, 2024

I don’t even listen to ice spice like that, and I agree with them. Rihanna’s albums have never sounded cohesive or coherent as a body of work, and that’s one of the points they’re using to rate the albums. https://t.co/me95dlplBM

— CUNTRY Yas 𐚁 (@kunty333) July 29, 2024

7.6? Pitchfork, stop playing in our faces. https://t.co/TrMOEken4V

— 𝙱𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊 ⚡️ (@MJFINESSELOVER) July 29, 2024

Lmao pitchfork does shit for attention and reactions https://t.co/WwTCq3aEPU

— Ern (@ernstnation) July 29, 2024