Ice Cube made a memorable appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, where he discussed a range of topics including his rap background, his new movie Ride Along, and his experiences with NWA. The talk show host welcomed the rap legend to the stage, and the audience showed their enthusiasm with applause. Cube, as he prefers to be called, spoke about his name preference, joking that white guys often ask him what to call him to "get it white." He explained that Cube is what his friends call him, while his mom refers to him as O'Shea.
Moving on to his new movie, Ride Along, Cube shared that it is a comedic film where he plays a badass cop attempting to take down a notorious kingpin in Atlanta. The twist in the story comes when his sister's boyfriend, played by Kevin Hart, wants to marry her. Cube's character is not thrilled about this, and he decided to take Hart on a ride along to scare him off. Cube humorously described his character's reasoning by saying, "I don't want no little bitty nephews."
Jonathan Ross compared the movie to Training Day, and Cube replied, "Training Day flipped upside down and probably Training Day on crack." The audience laughed, and a clip from the movie was shown. Cube also revealed that in real life, he is a father to a 20-year-old daughter, who brings young men home to meet dad. Cube humorously shared his motto for anyone interested in dating his daughter, stating, "Whatever you do to her, I'mma do to you." The crowd erupted in applause.
The conversation then shifted to Cube's transition from music to acting, starting with his breakout role in Boys n the Hood. Cube admitted that he initially had reservations about acting, feeling unqualified since he hadn't studied the craft. However, he was convinced to give it a try and ended up succeeding. Cube reflected on how unexpected his journey in the entertainment industry was, going from being known as a rapper to becoming a movie star.
Cube didn't shy away from discussing the controversy surrounding NWA, the rap group he co-founded. He explained that their music was a weapon against social issues such as police brutality, crack cocaine, and gang violence. Cube candidly shared that the police didn't appreciate their song "[Expletive] the Police," recounting a performance where the Detroit Police Department rushed the stage and arrested them.
The interview wrapped up with Cube talking about the upcoming NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton, which he has been working on. He expressed his excitement about the project, as well as his desire for his son to play a role in the movie. Reflecting on his own appearance, Cube humorously commented that he couldn't play himself back then due to the Jerry curl hairstyle, but he hoped his son would take on the role. Cube ended the interview with a lighthearted exchange about his son's rap career and his own good looks.
Overall, Ice Cube's appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show was entertaining and insightful, giving fans a glimpse into his rap origins, his movie career, and his experiences with NWA.
