In an intriguing twist, Sauce Gardner, the standout cornerback for the Jets, set the internet abuzz by apparently hinting at a blossoming romance with rapper Ice Spice. Sharing the moment on Instagram, Gardner posted photos of them together in front of a sleek luxury car parked on the streets of New York City.
Accompanying the candid snapshots, Gardner opted for a simple yet iconic Statue of Liberty emoji as his caption, playing into the spirit of the city. To further fuel the speculation, he shared the photos again on his Instagram Story, adding the word “NY” and a telling red heart emoji adorned with a bandage.
One of the more playful images in his post features a cartoon hot sauce bottle, decked out in Gardner’s own jersey number, cheekily brandishing a spatula next to a single red rose. Ice Spice chimed in on the post with a mysterious comment: “1.”
Though the couple has kept things relatively quiet, they’ve been seen together before. Back in February, their presence on an escalator, flanked by her security, took the internet by storm thanks to a viral video clip. Later that month, TMZ reported their appearance together at the premiere party for “Coulda Been Love,” a YouTube series by comedian Druski.
Their joint appearances didn’t stop there. The duo was spotted enjoying the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March, adding to a string of public outings. Ice Spice, showing her team spirit, also made her way to the Jets’ home game against the Patriots last September, where she was seen in photos alongside team owner Woody Johnson and his wife, Suzanne.
That game turned out to be a one-sided victory for the Jets, who overpowered the Patriots with a decisive 24-3 win. Yet, despite the mounting evidence of a relationship, Ice Spice has remained tight-lipped regarding her connection with Gardner.
Outside of the dating rumors, Ice Spice is a known football enthusiast. She’s made appearances at the last couple of Super Bowls, often spotted with her good friend Taylor Swift, who is currently dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Such sightings have only added more speculation to the intriguing interplay between the worlds of music and professional sports.
