It’s not every day you see SpongeBob SquarePants in the middle of a celebrity skirmish, but Ice Spice made it happen. When faced with comments about her appearance, the Bronx rapper turned to a SpongeBob meme to hit back.
On December 6th, Ice Spice posted a series of photos on Instagram, ending with a meme of a bedraggled SpongeBob, captioned with a dismissive line: “Nah she mid bro.” This move was seen as a jab at critics who were commenting on her changing looks.
Her slimmer figure had sparked rumors that she was using a controversial weight-loss drug. In response, Ice Spice had earlier posted a video of her workout routine, quipping, “We beatin them allegations bae.”
In another instance, she expressed her frustration on X Spaces, lamenting that people seemed obsessed with the idea that she’s on some kind of drug. “I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic,” she exclaimed, questioning why people couldn’t understand her weight loss as a result of exercise and healthy living.
Sexyy Red, another artist, defended Ice Spice, pointing out that weight can fluctuate for many reasons including stress and lifestyle changes. She emphasized that Ice Spice still looks good, regardless of the rumors.
Using humor and a popular cartoon character, Ice Spice effectively turns the tables on her critics. Her creative clap back not only muted some of the noise but also reinforced her stance on staying true to oneself amidst public scrutiny.
