Sibling success: Meet Ice Spice's brother and rising football star, Joey Gaston

Joey Gaston, younger brother of the renowned rapper "Ice Spice," is carving his own path as the starting quarterback for one of New York's premier high school teams.

The rap sensation recently claimed the coveted title of "Best New Artist" at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, and while she's been making waves in the music industry, it's her brother Joey Gaston who's stealing the spotlight on the football field.

Gaston, a star player at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, New York, has led his team to a commendable 2-1 record and secured the second-ranking spot in New York City according to the MaxPreps computer rankings. Their lone loss came at the hands of New Jersey's top-ranked team, Bergen Catholic.

Joey Gaston making a name for himself

What makes Joey Gaston particularly remarkable is his versatility as a dual-threat quarterback. Blessed with incredible speed, he clocks an impressive 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard sprint.

However, his prowess isn't limited to his speed; he's equally formidable with his arm. Gaston boasts a place among the state's top 20 players in both passing yards and overall yards.

Over his high school career, Gaston has accumulated 22 touchdowns and a staggering 1,469 yards. This season, he's already thrown for 482 yards and three touchdowns, completing 71.2 percent of his passes, and adding 111 yards rushing with another score to his impressive stats.

Standing at 5-foot-8 and weighing 160 pounds, this junior quarterback initially honed his skills at St. Joseph Regional in Montvale, New Jersey, where he accounted for 1,876 yards of total offense, including 1,272 passing yards and 604 rushing yards, during his sophomore year.

Family roots in the Bronx

The Gaston siblings share a unique journey from the Bronx, New York City, and their diverse family background. Their father, Joseph Gaston, was a former underground rapper of African-American descent, while their mother, Charina Almanzar, hails from the Dominican Republic.

As the eldest of five siblings, Ice Spice has been a protective figure for her family. Her journey to fame included stints as a cashier at Wendy's and The Gap before making her mark in the music industry after meeting producer RiotUSA.

While Ice Spice currently enjoys the limelight, it's worth keeping an eye on her younger brother Joey Gaston, who could very well be gracing your television screens on Saturdays in college football and potentially on Sundays in the NFL.

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