Bronx rapper Ice Spice isn’t the type to shy away from causing a scene, and she’s about to stir one up in Bikini Bottom. In something entirely too perfectly combining our childhood memories with our current pop culture love, the chart-topping singer has secured a role in the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants movie “Search for SquarePants,” which would be her debut acting role.
Precisely, what she’ll be getting up to is still unknown, but the mere prospect will surely get things hot under the collar in and around Hollywood, literally and figuratively. For Ice Spice, offering this opportunity is a full-circle moment. She’s famously a fan of SpongeBob. From lyrical tributes to the underwater world in her hit single, “Bikini Bottom,” to cheeky social media name-drops and visuals, it’s evident that the quirky Nickelodeon character has been the musings of the self-proclaimed “Princess Diana” of drill for some time.
Now, Ice Spice will be entering the universe she loves and immersing herself in daily. Instead of doing so as a fan, she will contribute to the voice of its next significant chapter. Set for a December 19 theatrical release, Search for SquarePants seems set to be one of the most anticipated animated films of the year, and with its mixed bag of talent, it’s proving to be a certified crossover coup.
Also, Hollywood and comedy stars, including George Lopez, Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, and Arturo Castro, will be part of Ice Spice’s animated extravaganza. The original voice cast, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, and others, is expected to return, keeping the charm that has turned SpongeBob into a multi-generational phenomenon.
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The movie, which combines absurdist humor, heart, and saltwater hijinks, hopes to inject new energy while holding on to its foundational values. Ice Spice’s existence indicates that the franchise is leaning into a new era of cultural relevance. As a rapper who has performed in recent years alongside Taylor Swift, fronted national Dunkin’ Donuts campaigns, and become a Gen Z style icon, Ice Spice represents the sort of multi-platform stardom that the SpongeBob universe can flourish on.
Her rise from hip-hop breakthrough to mainstream darling has been prodigious, to say the least. Whether trading verses on viral hits or commanding the spotlight with her streetwear-forward presence, freeform rapper Ice Spice knows how to grab a moment, and now she’ll grab a character. While fans might have to wait for the film release to discover who she will be playing, excitement is already building. Playing a quirky new resident of Bikini Bottom? A musical mermaid with bars? Or maybe a sea star with a strong sense of style? No matter the role, Ice Spice gives the ocean floor a new flavor.
This move is another step forward in her burgeoning cultural footprint from the mic to the silver screen. And if the SpongeBob film is her new sandbox to play, it’s one in which she fits snugly. In a lot of ways, Search for SquarePants is an arena where music, comedy, and animation all meet, and Ice Spice is smack in the middle of it. With her unmistakable orange curls, unwavering confidence, and growing reach, Ice Spice is changing what it means to be a modern star. And this December, she’ll show that no star shines brighter than hers, even under the sea.
