Rapper Ice Spice and NFL player Sauce Gardner have ignited the internet with new dating rumours
Social media went into overdrive after the “Munch (Feelin’ U)” rapper Ice Spice and the top cornerback for the New York Jets Sauce Gardner were spotted together in a shopping centre. Fans are speculating about a possible new power couple despite the fact that neither has formally acknowledged anything.
Are rapper Ice Spice and NFL player Sauce Gardner dating each other and what is their relationship history
On February 27, a video of Gardner and Ice Spice riding an escalator together in a mall surfaced on X. Earlier on February 12, they were seen celebrating Druski‘s Coulda Been Love premiere party in New York City.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: #Jets star CB Sauce Gardner and rapper Ice Spice are rumored to be dating after being spotted at a mall together.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift may have competition. pic.twitter.com/FTEOdECKeQ
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 27, 2025
Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter and her song Munch (Feelin’ U) made her famous for the first time in late 2022 after going popular on TikTok. Fans have been curious about her personal life outside of her music career, asking if she is seeing anyone.
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It all began when Ice Spice was apparently out with Sauce Gardner when someone was seen dancing to an Ice Spice song on tape just in front of her. TikTok users swiftly began examining every second of the video for hints about their relationship once it went viral. Fans were further convinced that something was developing between the two, regardless of whether this was a coincidence or a sign of anything more significant.
There’s a few reasons why fans think the 25-year-old rapper and 24-year-old superstar cornerback might be dating and one big reason why fans think they might be an item is Sauce was spotted in the background of a video on Instagram that featured Ice Spice.
The video was from content creator Javier Romero, who was dancing on an elevator to an Ice Spice song in front of the rapper herself but it was Sauce in the background that got fans talking.
On the same evening, they both posted a plate of Carbone’s famous pasta with spicy vodka sauce and are also following each other on Instagram.
Ice Spice gave a vague indication in a recent interview, but neither Sauce Gardner nor Ice Spice have addressed the rumours outright. Although she acknowledged being in a relationship, she kept it quiet, stating that she would rather let her music take centre stage. Naturally, this has only increased conjecture.
Spice was earlier rumoured of dating Caleb Mclaughlin. After being seen together coming at Cardi B and Offset’s Fashion Night Out event in September 2022, Caleb Mclaughlin and Ice Spice initially ignited romance rumours. Neither of them has, however, acknowledged if they are dating. Although she never gave their name, the artist recently admitted that she was seeing someone.
“Wait… Ice Spice is really dating Sauce Gardner?!” The signs are all there, let’s break it down. [🧵]: https://t.co/bhY9jTRW33 pic.twitter.com/ZXzhiegnoJ
— 𝔤𝔦𝔩. (@spiceologizt) February 27, 2025
Ice Spice and Taylor Swift’s appearance
It’s interesting to note that this is not Ice Spice’s first experience with NFL attention. Taylor Swift, who was there to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, was seen with her at the Super Bowl. Fans couldn’t resist making analogies between Taylor and Travis, and now Ice Spice and Sauce, perhaps? People are really enjoying the NFL meets pop star power coupling trend, which appears to be on the rise.