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Wendy’s Taps Ice Spice for ‘Ice Spicy’ Spicy Chicken Ad After Viral McDonald’s Clash

The swift rollout shows how fast-food brands chase viral moments to reach Gen Z.. Wendy’s

Overview

  • Wendy’s released the Ice Spice commercial on Friday, May 1, with the rapper saying “New spicy?!” and closing with “Spice recognize spice.”
  • The spot rebrands her as “Ice Spicy,” shows an iced chain and a new tattoo, and uses her song “Thootie” as the soundtrack.
  • The campaign follows a mid-April confrontation at a Hollywood McDonald’s captured on CCTV and posted by TMZ, which spread quickly online.
  • Attorney Bradford Cohen said they reported the attack to the LAPD and will pursue criminal and civil action, including possible claims over the restaurant’s security.
  • Some commenters claimed the clash was staged to set up the deal, but the reporting offers no evidence and notes the incident was filed with police.