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King James may have just added “matchmaker” to his already legendary resume.
NFL sensation Sauce Gardner has finally given fans a peek into his love life.
In a candid moment with TMZ Sports this week, the New York Jets cornerback confirmed that things are going pretty “cool” with his girlfriend and rap superstar Ice Spice.
How LeBron James sparked the Sauce Gardner & Ice Spice romance
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According to the 24-year-old Detroit native, NBA legend LeBron James played a key role in bringing the two lovebirds together.
TMZ caught up with Gardner in Los Angeles, where he was all smiles when asked about his romance with the "Munch (Feelin' U)" hitmaker.
Though he didn’t spill all the intimate details, the NFL star admitted he’s genuinely enjoying the ride.
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Sauce gushed about everything he and Ice Spice shares; from calling the Big Apple home, to finding success early in life, and even dealing with their fair share of haters.
Sauce Gardner & Ice Spice’s relationship
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So how did the NFL's new power couple cross paths?
Turns out, it all started on The Shop which is LeBron James’ barbershop-style talk show.
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The episode, which aired in April 2024, featured Sauce Gardner, Ice Spice, Travis Scott, Chad Johnson, and LeBron himself in one star-studded conversation.
According to Gardner, that fateful taping planted the seed for what would later blossom into a full-blown romance.
The NFL star’s comment to TMZ Sports strongly hints that the relationship flourished naturally after their initial meeting on The Shop.
Fans quickly picked up on the chemistry between Sauce and Ice Spice in the episode, though neither confirmed anything at the time.
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Since that time, the two have finally gone Instagram official, putting months of speculation to rest.
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The pair had been teasing their romance for weeks, leading up to the big reveal on social media.
After a steady stream of flirty interactions and public sightings, Sauce and Ice decided to hard-launch their relationship, and fans are loving it.
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