Ice Spice Turns Heads in Sheer Lace Look at The SpongeBob Movie Premiere in NYC

Ice Spice is expanding her presence beyond music, but she’s staying true to her signature style along the way. On Wednesday, December 17, the Bronx rapper attended the New York City premiere of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, where her daring outfit quickly became a major topic of discussion. The Grammy-nominated artist appeared on the red carpet wearing a sheer lace Blumarine dress that showcased her curves and confident fashion sense. Though the gown featured long sleeves and a floor-length design, the delicate lace fabric made the look especially eye-catching, drawing strong reactions across social media. The premiere marked Ice Spice’s voice-acting debut, as she lends her voice to a character named Ticket Taker in the animated film. The character even sports an orange afro reminiscent of Ice Spice’s own iconic hairstyle, adding a personal touch to her role in the movie. In addition to acting, Ice Spice also contributed music to the film’s soundtrack. Her song “Big Guy” appears in the movie and was released alongside a music video last month. The visuals show Ice Spice riding the fictional Twisting Totem roller coaster at Captain Booty Beard’s Fun Park, with production handled by her frequent collaborator RIOTUSA. Despite her creative contributions to the film, much of the conversation following the premiere centered on her fashion choice. Some critics questioned the appropriateness of the outfit, noting that SpongeBob is a family-friendly franchise and that the film—set to hit theaters on Friday, December 19—is rated PG. Others, however, defended Ice Spice’s right to express herself, pointing out her growing influence in both music and fashion. Outside of her film work, Ice Spice continues to push her music career forward. Earlier this month, she released a new track titled “Thootie” alongside Dominican artist Tokischa. The song features Ice rapping partly in Spanish over a dembow-inspired beat. In a press statement, she described the collaboration as a fun opportunity to show a different side of herself, especially for fans hearing her speak and rap in Spanish for the first time. As Ice Spice continues to branch out into acting while maintaining momentum in music and fashion, moments like this underline her expanding role in pop culture—and her ability to keep people talking wherever she goes.