NFL star Sauce Gardner and Ice Spice are officially dating, and they’re finally letting us in on their love story. After months of keeping things low-key, the New York Jets cornerback is opening up about his leading lady and dropped a bombshell on fans. LeBron James apparently played a part in the pair’s first meeting! From their flirty social media comments to a fateful encounter on The Shop, here’s the 411 on their romance.
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Sauce Opens Up On Dating Life With Ice Spice
Sauce was strolling through the streets of Los Angeles when a TMZ cameraman swooped in, ready to get the tea on his relationship with the ‘Munch’ rapper. At first, Sauce played it cool, giving that “I ain’t spilling nothing” energy. But when the cameraman pressed him, wondering if his standoffish attitude meant trouble in paradise, Sauce shut it down quick. “We cool,” he said with a smirk, letting us know he and Ice are still going strong. The cameraman wasn’t letting up, pointing out that Ice recently made things Instagram official, confirming their romance to the world. Sauce couldn’t help but gush a little:
“You know, we just be having a good time. Two young individuals, you know? She from New York, I play in New York. She talented, real talented when it comes to what she do, same for me.”
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He added that they vibe on a deep level, sharing similar interests and just enjoying each other’s company.
Here’s How LeBron James Got Involved
Now, here’s where things get juicy. Sauce revealed that none other than NBA legend LeBron James had somewhat of a hand in sparking this romance… sorta. When the cameraman asked how the couple first met, Sauce revealed that it all happened during a taping of LeBron’s ‘The Shop’ podcast in April 2024. The episode was star-studded, featuring Ice, LeBron, Travis Scott, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, J-Rod, and, of course, Sauce himself.
“I think we met at The Shop,” Sauce shared. “The little interview we did with LeBron and Trav and stuff like that. That was definitely the first time we saw each other in person. But I don’t know if we knew each other before then.” So, LeBron may not have been playing Cupid with a bow and arrow, but his platform brought these two together.
wait omg, ice spice & sauce gardner for 'the shop' in april 2024 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Vwgkp9lQnM
— FOREIGN ☆ (@SPICE2K) May 19, 2025
Ice Spice Makes Things With Sauce IG Official
Rewind to April, when Ice Spice said, “Forget the rumors, I’m claiming my man!” The Bronx rapper took to Instagram with a carousel of photos. But it was one photo in the gallery of snaps that had fans gagging. It was a cute mirror selfie with Sauce standing behind her like he was her protector. Rocking a pink two-piece tracksuit, Ice was looking good, and Sauce was right there, matching her energy. The bathroom snap was giving cozy, couple-y vibes, and fans were living for it!
While the duo had been spotted out and about before, this IG post was their boldest move yet. After months of dodging the paparazzi and keeping fans guessing, Ice and Sauce are seemingly stepping into sharing their situation with the world!
