On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
After saying Eminem doesn’t crack his top ten rappers of all-time, Snoop Dogg has released his official list on Instagram. The Doggfather’s list brings in fellow west coast legend Ice Cube and some love for the New York icons like LL Cool J and KRS-One. Snoop also is a big Run-DMC fan, while also giving […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, John Singleton’s Boyz in the Hood hit theaters across the country and became an instant classic. This Oscar-nominated film starring Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr. depicts the life of three friends in South Central Los Angeles and how they cope with the daily trials and tribulations that come with growing up […]
After footage of a Walmart in Florida being pillaged by protesters, Hip Hop legend Ice Cube took to Twitter to let the discount store giant reps know that if no one is arrested for the looting, then he’ll fit the bill. The footage shows looters taking over $100K worth of merchandise, which apparently followed one […]
Former NWA member Ice Cube was born June 15, 1969. He has set his own mark in gangsta rap music since leaving N.W.A in 89′ and has built a successful solo career in music and film. In celebration of his birthday, here are our 5 favorite gangsta roles played by Ice Cube in his substantial movie […]
Anytime Azealia Banks opens her mouth it’s controversy, but she’s just misunderstood. The Harlem rapper recently revealed her alleged affair with Dave Chappelle and expressed that Black men in the music industry don’t support her. “It’s a lot of tea that I be wanting to spill on y’all Black nggas, especially when y’all be seeing […]
The centuries of systemic racism in America that permeates every crevice of society has finally come to a head. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis revealed the virtual knee to neck applied to people of color for eons. However, now that the energy is steered towards justice, the hip hop community has to evaluate […]
Following the death of George Floyd, Ice Cube called off his scheduled appearance on Good Morning America. Cube was scheduled to appear on Good Morning America, to discuss his Big 3 league, musical legacy, and the state of American society. Instead, Cube decided that America has failed us, and canceled his appearance. The legendary rapper/producer […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic break up of N.W.A., this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success not only set the tone for Ice Cube’s solo career but was also a launching pad toward success. Being able to peak at #19 […]
Its been 25 years since the original stoner comedy Friday lit up the theaters. The film not only grossed $28 million in the box office, it became a timeless classic. Friday tells the story of two pals, Craig (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Chris Tucker), who are enjoying the start of their weekend while trying to avoid the neighborhood’s […]
The Big3 has found a partner for their quarantine reality-show basketball tournament, Endemol, which created the CBS staple Big Brother, Yahoo reports. With the lack of sports on TV, the league, led by Ice Cube, will aim to ease the pain by producing a quarantine tournament that will places players and referees in a Los […]
Ice Cube is headed to the boxing ring as he is set to start in Flint Strong. The film is an adaptation of the 2015 documentary T-Rex, Billboard reports. The Universal Pictures’ production will be the feature directorial debut for Rachel Morrison. She is a director of photography and worked on Black Panther. Morrison also […]
The 1997 horror film Anaconda is the latest classic to get the reboot treatment. Sony’s Columbia Pictures is developing the follow-up flick according to The Hollywood Reporter. Details surrounding the film are under wraps but they’ve recruited Evan Daugherty, to write the script. Daugherty worked on Snow White, Huntsman, and the Tomb Raider reboot. Advertisement […]
Ice Cube’s BIG3 is getting ready for its fourth season and has announced some major changes. First, instead of calling the sport 3-on-3 basketball, it has been renamed FIREBALL3. The name change is in response to the Olympics adding 3-on-3 to the list of sports. “There are a lot of sports out there that require […]
Released months after the 1992 Los Angeles riots, actor/filmmaker Ice Cube’s The Predator album follows the same tone that existed in Ice Cube’s music from his solo beginning; Black power against any form of oppression. Talking numbers, it was his best album to date. Although the album was very graphic, it still had a great […]
The last time fans received a Friday movie was Friday After Next, which hit theaters back in 2002. Fans have long asked for Last Friday, a sequel to wrap it all up but Ice Cube has detailed the film is back to square one following the death of John Witherspoon. Witherspoon played Mr. Jones, the […]
News of star actor and comedian John Witherspoon’s death rocked the Internet Wednesday (Oct. 30) morning. His family confirmed the news to Deadline. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home in Sherman […]
O’Shea Jackson, better known to the world as Ice Cube, made a lot of people mad when he was fed with the bs and released this scathing album, appropriately entitled Death Certificate 27 years ago on this date. The album cover itself speaks volumes. A Caucasian corpse with a toe tag that reads “Uncle Sam” […]
BIG3 baller and former NBA player Andre Emmett was murdered in his home city of Dallas on Monday, according to reports. Shams Charania was the first to officially report the news. Emmett turned 37 last month. According to the Dallas Police Department, two unknown suspects approached Emmett with a handgun and shot him as he attempted to […]
John Singleton sadly left us in April, but his legacy will live on forever through his classic movies and television shows. One of the late director’s timeless flicks is Boyz N The Hood starring Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Morris Chestnut. Cube appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and explained how John […]