Ice Spice Faces Backlash Over Racy Outfit That Showed Panties at Kids’ SpongeBob Premiere

Ice Spice sparked strong reactions online after attending a promotional event for a new SpongeBob movie, with many people questioning her outfit choice at a family-focused screening.

The rapper appeared at a New York City event tied to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, which is set to arrive in theaters later this month. Photos and videos from the night quickly spread on social media after outlets like Pop Crave shared clips of Ice Spice posing with characters from the animated series.

Instead of wearing a playful or casual look, Ice Spice showed up in a see-through white dress that revealed her underwear underneath, including visible panties. The outfit was paired with high platform shoes and her well-known pink hairstyle. While some fans praised the bold fashion move, others felt it crossed a line given the child-friendly setting.

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Criticism grew as parents and viewers pointed out that children were present at the screening. One comment that gained attention online read, “Wearing this to a kids event is actually disgusting.” Another person questioned her involvement with the movie, writing, “Why did they allow HER to make a song for a kids movie.”

Not everyone agreed with the backlash. Some users argued that the outrage was overblown and that kids would not view the outfit the same way adults do. One supporter commented, “It’s only adults that find her outfit inappropriate.”

Ice Spice has not responded publicly to the criticism so far. Paramount Pictures, which shared some of the event footage online, has also not addressed the complaints. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is scheduled to hit theaters on December 19.

This situation shows how tricky celebrity appearances can be at family events. Fashion is personal, but context matters too, especially when kids are involved. What do you think? Was the reaction fair, or did people overreact? Share your thoughts in the comments.