Ice Spice turned heads at the SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants premiere in New York, but not in the way she might have hoped. Her sheer white lace ensemble sparked a firestorm on social media, with fans questioning its appropriateness for a kids' event. The rapper, who contributed to the soundtrack, posed confidently on the red carpet amid the growing online shade.
Oh, honey, the tea is piping hot from Bikini Bottom! Ice Spice, the Bronx bombshell herself, rolled up to the New York premiere of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants on Wednesday, December 17, serving a look that's got everyone clutching their pearls. We're talking a daring all-white lace ensemble: long-sleeve top, see-through skirt, and white undergarments on full display—thong peeking from the back like it's auditioning for its own spin-off. 🔥 This PG-rated flick, hitting theaters December 19, is all about underwater fun for the little ones, and Ice is deeply involved, dropping her track 'Big Guy' on the soundtrack and even voicing a character in her animated debut. In a press release, she gushed, “Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine.”
But the internet? Not here for it. Photos of Ice posing with kid journalist Jazzy from Jazzy’s World and the SpongeBob mascot hit Instagram, and the backlash flooded in faster than a jellyfish sting. As The Shade Room reposted the snaps, commenters didn't hold back. One wrote, “Smh this outfit at a children’s event is crazy!!.. jeans and a T-shirt wasn’t available?” Another quipped, “Even SpongeBob was wearing pants. Granted they’re square but still… Jus saying.” @christianwitha_c threw shade with, “You took bikini bottom a little too seriously! Fire the whole team 😂,” while @jennaelias preached, “Decorum, self respect, modesty in front of children…. Are these a thing of the past?” Over at Yo Gossip, fans echoed the sentiment: “maybe i’m too woke but… she’s not dressed appropriately for a kids movie,” and “She couldn’t save that outfit for something else??” The consensus? Cute fit, wrong occasion—stylist, come to the front! 👀
Ice's 'Big Guy' has been buzzing online, perfectly capturing the film's vibe, but this red carpet drama? It's stealing the show. So, is Ice owning the controversy or plotting her next move? Spill your thoughts, Roomies—Bikini Bottom's never been messier.