Uncle Waffles and Ice Spice at NYFW: A Moment of Awkwardness
- On Tuesday, 16 September 2025, a video featuring Uncle Waffles alongside American rapper Ice Spice at New York Fashion Week was shared by an entertainment blogger
- The video prompted numerous responses, particularly regarding Uncle Waffles’ posture and demeanor
- This isn’t the first time Uncle Waffles made headlines at a fashion event; she recently attended the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show in Paris, where she was seen with another American rapper
A clip of renowned music producer and DJ Uncle Waffles with U.S. rapper Ice Spice has ignited laughter and commentary across social media.
Currently on the American leg of her world tour, Uncle Waffles has been busy overseas, most recently interacting with rapper Ice Spice. Notably, her performance in Washington D.C. at the AfroPlus Festival on 31 August 2025 drew attention primarily for her appearance, rather than her vibrant dance moves.
Following her performance at Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York on 14 September 2025, Uncle Waffles attended New York Fashion Week, which ran from 11 to 16 September. On Monday, 15 September, she took a front-row seat at the Luar fashion show alongside Ice Spice, celebrating the Spring 2026 collection.
Uncle Waffles seen with Ice Spice
On Tuesday, 16 September 2025, the entertainment blogger freshmenmag shared a video on Instagram, highlighting Uncle Waffles sitting next to Ice Spice. The post included the caption:
“#FRESHMENUPDATE🔴: #Unclewaffles and @icespice stole the spotlight yesterday at the @luar fashion show in New York 🇺🇸”
Watch the video below:
Online responses to Uncle Waffles and Ice Spice’s interaction
Commenters from Mzansi concentrated on Uncle Waffles’ body language, with several users humorously suggesting she appeared uneasy in the setting. Discussions on the nature of celebrity connections also emerged.
Here are some of the comments:
fvk.kamo56 said:
“Why nkari Waffles doesn’t wanna be there, it’s like she’s too uncomfortable 😭😭”
lunga_mtshali1 joked:
“Waffles is fighting the urge to get up and dance 😂”
luxury_tax_sa laughed:
“Come on Waffles, smile😂😂😂😂😂”
shadow_de_niro remarked:
“Uncomfortable 😂😂”
preciousmathatha laughed:
“Waffles nkare o kidnapped 😂😂😂
romeomelan said:
“Uncle Waffles is nervous 😂”
siish_dj shared:
“Waffles look unentertained nje💀”
dat.ndlovu_boy remarked:
“She doesn’t look happy at all.”
_someone_in_africa highlighted:
“😂😂😂 imagine being expected to be friends with someone you don’t know!😭 celebrities go through the most shem #justiceforWaffles.”
ondegabeats shared:
“More like ice spice spotted with Waffles.”
choppa_zw_ suggested:
“I bet Spice doesn’t even know who she is😭😭
anne_braceface shared:
“They both look irritated!!😭🤣🤣
Prodslickb said:
“The entertainment industry is such a weird world though😂😂”
Emozayd shared:
“Waffles looks like the new girl in the class at school😂
