Ice Spice sparked an online debate after attending a special screening of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants” in New York City. The discussion was focused on her outfit and whether it was appropriate for the occasion.
This event celebrated a beloved animated franchise that has entertained audiences for over two decades. However, as soon as photos from the event hit social media, the conversation quickly shifted towards the 25-year-old rapper’s outfit.
Ice Spice made quite the entrance in a sheer white lace dress that revealed quite a bit. The see-through fabric showcased her thong lingerie, midriff, and legs, while the plunging neckline accentuated her cleavage. She completed her bold look with high heels and her signature pink hair.
For some, this was just classic Ice Spice. But for others, it raised eyebrows for being too risqué for a kids’ movie premiere.
One of the top comments criticized her choice, saying, “She could’ve worn anything. A cute top and jeans, a skirt and a jacket, but she wears a see-through dress and a thong to a kids’ movie premiere.” Another comment echoed that sentiment, stating, “Normalize dressing appropriately when you’re a part of kid-related things like this. This is so inappropriate. Why are we okay with this?”
Some comments went even further, calling the outfit “disgusting” and questioning how someone tied to a family-friendly project could choose such a bold look. “She knows this is a kids’ movie, right?” one commenter asked bluntly.
Yet not everyone was upset. Several fans came to Ice Spice’s defense, arguing that her outfit choice might have been both intentional and clever. After all, “SpongeBob SquarePants” takes place in a fictional underwater town called Bikini Bottom, and Ice Spice has a well-known track titled “Bikini Bottom.” Some fans suggested that the visible thong was a playful nod to both the film and her music.
Moreover, Ice Spice’s connection to the movie runs deeper than just her attendance. She not only has a cameo in the animated film but also contributed a song called “Big Guy,” which is filled with SpongeBob references. That’s why she was at the screening on December 18 in the first place to support a project she helped create.
