Ice Cube: Stories Behind Iconic Songs & Films, ‘We’re All humans’, Big3 League & Legacy | The Pivot

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It's not Next Friday, but it is this Friday! That's right, we made a trip to the West Side to sit down with the legend O'Shea Jackson better known as Ice Cube.
Ryan, Channing and Fred visit Cube in his studio as they go down memory lane from the infamous movies, to the songs to the commercials to everything that make O'Shea Jackson an icon in the entertainment and business world. We get into the lessons of growing up in the industry, staying off the streets, to getting into film and music, to being a father, to entrepreneur and his passion for starting the Big3 League.
Cube shares how his vision for the BIG3 was to create a league for basketball to live on beyond the NBA giving the game's past and future legends a chance to be apart of a sport they love while still making a living doing it. He expresses his frustration with the NBA's lack of support and says that this could be a stain on the legacy of Adam Silver for not helping this organization be successful.
Fred asks about maintaining business relationships and always being on the up and up while Ryan gets into any of the controversial movements Cube has been associated with as he explains why it's important for him to treat all people the same no matter the title or affiliation because at the end of the day it's about progress not perfection.
Of course the conversation is filled with some laughs and memorable stories that will have you talking for days as we go inside the life of a legend who's impacted the culture more ways than we can count.
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[@BiGsImY]

Cube just said something awesome… he said he doesn’t get how the NBA thinks his league is they’re competition… that proves that at times “them folk” know more about our potential than we do. They know that if somebody as influential as Ice Cube starts a league with African Americans at the center it will become absolutely successful very quickly!

[@goldfingerbond6595]

Let's see how many ppl pay attn to the real topic. Well said.

[@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm]

💯

[@seensay2132]

The NBA leadership absolutely sees them as competition. Their politicking against Cube is exhibit A.

[@nguont]

It’s not competition to the NBA unless the NBA wanted to form a similar type league that they have full control of.

[@mrbucketzzzzz]

You are absolutely right, thanks for pointing that out and that's with almost everything when our people start to do something great

[@deykno87]

Fred T has the humblest way of saying "I was like that on field" I love it

[@BiGsImY]

EXACTLY! If you don’t like Freddy T then something’s wrong with you!

[@Diligently2U]

His personality is like my Son told me he wanted to be.. Seen Not Heard on the Field!

[@blacknmildjones6241]

My only regret is that this interview wasn't long enough. Respect the legend Ice Cube 🧊 💯. Pivot strikes gold 🪙 again 🎯🎯

[@royalrelle1484]

Cube is a True GOAT 🧊

[@davidprice4777]

Congratulations to Ice Cube for navigation his career from Rap Star,Actor,Producer, and Businessman for over 3 decades.A modern day Renaissance Man!

[@anthonyfalice2421]

Cube is a icon.I still listen to his work especially Amerikkka’s Most Wanted…classic

[@user-vg2bu2uo1f]

Thank you Eazy E ❤❤❤❤

[@Baraka_Obama_]

​@@user-vg2bu2uo1fCube wrote Eazy E's best songs

[@jembo231jem4]

Cube so relaxed his voice making me fall asleep lol!!!

[@warrennolbert3915]

Thank you, PIVOT, for this jewel. I really appreciate the opportunity to listen to the wisdom and lessons of life.

[@antoniobaynes5693]

My dude wore a plain black long sleeve and some bootcut Levi's no chains and still looked like a million bucks

[@deetaerex4015]

And Gucci style chucks 😂😂

[@kevinscott4189]

Most people with a lot of money dont care for that. He dont need all that for you to know who he is. Thats his thing, not knocking the ones who do cause thats they thing.

[@essj3334]

I grew up up listening to Cube's music and watching his movies. It's no surprise the same social issues he had during his youth that he rapped about in his songs is the same we have in today's society.

[@PacsEuphanasia]

Facts..

[@cebqdb]

Top 5 of all time. Hip Hop legend!

[@derrickpatrick1206]

Much respect to Ice Cube and the Big 3 organization. The NBA cannot afford your concept to be successful. However, they cannot stop your concept due to its being already sucessful and people know the players in the Big 3 program will do their part in ensuring its success. With venues inplace to advertise your program KEEP MOVING FORWARD. We will support whenever and wherever we can.

[@logicalmalethink4925]

The big 3 has nothing to do with getting in the NBA way

[@rnblovaa]

Everytime someone wants to be successful someme or something wants to see a negative in it smh... That's why when people say it's politics because they absolutely don't want anyone to enjoy themselves nor make Money? And if they aren't getting piece of the pie it's a damn problem.What a damn shame what this world is, it's no different from past decade but damn it, it's beyond old we can't be successful and have fun in America anymore

[@MeBihhhh]

@@rnblovaaanymore? I would suggest doing your research on this country 😂

[@rnblovaa]

@@MeBihhhh 🤣🤣👍

[@Diligently2U]

You know they have to cancel and demonize great ideas in order to stay in control.. But we comin and we are here..

[@GiftsbyChosen]

A Good Day looks like....Cubevison + The Pivot triple threat= The Best Friday ever!!

[@jpii8468]

The realest thing Cube said was "Make the most of your opportunities". Doing everything to the best of your abilities truly is what opens additional doors. I'm from the GUTTER (mom shot and killed dad, foster care, lived in cars, you name it). I only have a GED, and spent from 14-26 doing landscaping. I did it WELL. At 26, I got a job working for Crystal Springs water delivery company. 6yrs in, I won Route Sales Rep of the year for the entire company. The next year, I was promoted to management, and received 2 more promotions in the following 4yrs. Fast forward to today, and I'm the Chief Operating Officer for the firm I work for now (which came from a relationship I formed at Crystal Springs). I never dreamed that a forgotten foster kid would become a comfortable 6 figure earner with equity in the company I run. Hard work wins in the long run. We have power to forge our own paths 💯

[@walterjackson468]

Yeah! My all time favorite rapper. RC is really turning into A MFKN MONSTER with his timely, persist, well positioned questions, that truly gets the viewers ears open.. CHAN IS THE MAN ✊, Freaky Fred always that level head ✌️

[@niceshotaj]

I agree, RC is on beast mode right now

[@ASIMPLESTEP]

Cube is the true GOAT of the HipHop generation. Even J with his billion didn't do what Cube has been able to do.

[@Minnie946]

No one caught that shade?……”everybody can podcast, but everyone can’t pivot” Fred be shadddyyy lol love this interview, CUBE the best to do it

[@augustinechoi9868]

Cube was the first one smart enough and brave enough to leave NWA. He knew they were not getting paid enough and he knew the value of his talent. Dre made a lot of money in his career but none of them were as successful as Cube. Respect.

[@gwai76]

Been following this pod for a while much ❤ Been through many moments in life . 45 years old my son got jumped by a gang of 8 that wanted his UFC cap and at 15 quite big for his age and standing out they gave him a beating 😢 A pivot moment for me was driving round with a baseball bat trying to find any of these kids and being thankful I never did 🙏🏽

[@sarahsimpson9848]

Ice Cube is a legend I didn't know he was young when he started 15 WOW I thought he was over 18 when he got with Dre and NWA. I agree with his comment "F your title" you are still human. Fear NO man!

[@imheresoidontgetfined8222]

It was a good day is THE most classic/influential hip hop song off ALL TIME!!! My 5yr old son can damn near single every bar! Salute to this positive podcast n to you to Cube for being a inspiration to me and my 3 boys. Keep doing wat u doing fellas! Salute 💯

[@DonMega85]

This was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 big ups to the big homie Ice Cube! Much love and respect!

[@kingBee]

Man that shit should be televised asap

[@albertkabongaj8951]

I love his personality, very humble, Wise, and intelligent.. @ICE CUBE FOREVER‼️

[@bigtojo]

I can't explain how much knowledge about life I learnt from his music. Cube stay dropping jewels about the hood, money, people and life, and keeping your eyes open in these streets...

[@PlutosMoon22]

"You have to execute everyday! If you try to be as good as you can possibly be everyday, then the things you wanna do get done in an excellent way." -Cube

[@madeulookmobilecarwashandd4842]

All of Cube's interviews are 🔥!!!

[@TheMusicMan66]

CUBE is simply a LEGEND. And I don't say that lightly.

[@marquisbrown9264]

As soon as I saw this on KZbin I immediately push the start button watch.

[@SlikRicke]

Amazing show as usual. Love Cube, Love you guys!! Black excellence at its finest!

[@april.middleton1]

This was incredible to watch as they focused on the man as a whole and the many parts of ice cube the father, the rapper, the actor, the producer, the advocate, the business man etc.

[@GJ-is6sv]

Ice Cube continue to do what you do to save & change lives. It’s a gift from God my brother.

[@GatorHOF2010]

The Big3 is so necessary, it’s the ultimate transition into retirement. So many benefits to this league, especially at a time when players are at the most challenging moments in their lives. Many players search to find themselves while figuring out what’s next. Mentally, emotionally, these guys can transition into a place they can thrive. Adam Silver should get onboard and support these efforts in some sort of capacity. Ice Cube is on to something

[@MeBihhhh]

It’s just not worth it homie

[@ms.carpenter7793]

@@MeBihhhh😂you’re saying mental health is not worth it… You’re A Bot 😂😂😂

[@user-tp7jb9vl3j]

@@MeBihhhhtf you mean it’s not worth it? WHATS not worth it?

[@MeBihhhh]

@@user-tp7jb9vl3j we’re talking about a business so the bottom line…refer to my second comment

[@johnknowssports5624]

And… they actually play “team” basketball. Three-Man basketball as opposed to ISO-Ball, 3pt shoot around game of today’s NBA

[@sharesecombs3931]

Thank You Mr Jackson for caring enough to spark a conversation, Unfortunately we can't ever come together as a people🙏💕

[@jadavella4623]

Much respect to cube and the Big 3! He's one of the greatest gangster rappers

[@rigger49er]

Great episode. I love Cube and have since I was a little Mexican kid growing up in Cali. I always loved hip hop but when NWA/Cube came out he spoke about the things I saw in my neighborhood. Much love and respect to the Don Mega💪🏽

[@jeremiahtalkssports1832]

Great episode. Cube is super chill, and is a heck of a businessman and an iconic actor and rapper. I wish him continued success

[@kinggill3982]

Likewise

[@Wallace4461]

Cube is a deep, versitile brother, he always drops wisdom and knowlege on a very real and direct level. Thanks bro, good footage Pivot!!

[@nest_FullyActive23]

Ice Cube is a Living Legend🔥Salute for All your Contribution to the Culture👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

[@johncrazy9121]

The best all around podcast hands down got the goat cube

[@NateMaka]

Ice Cube is a living legend! Been through so much and gained an education through it. Life was his teacher! 🔥

[@michellabarnesmb]

My dudes never disappoint!!!!!! Got the man ICE Cube 🧊 😊

[@wardatkins1320]

Ice Cube is a innovator from his earliest days of rapping he's always been great " even Eazy E said Ice Cube writes the rhymes that I say "

[@user-vg2bu2uo1f]

Thank you Eazy E if not for him we wouldn't be in the comments

[@wardatkins1320]

@@user-vg2bu2uo1f BS I know better than that

[@user-vg2bu2uo1f]

@@wardatkins1320 If it wasn't for Eazy E you wouldn't know this guy say what you want he will tell that himself cube cool it's dre that's the snake and murderer

[@wardatkins1320]

@@user-vg2bu2uo1f Good thing I was there from the beginning talk is cheap

[@user-vg2bu2uo1f]

@@wardatkins1320 Well you already know dre killed Eazy that's what's up

[@C-24-Brandan]

Letttss Fuckin Go!!! Cube is the man, absolute legend & one of the best gangster rappers

[@dlpaulin1210]

Yo like Sonny said in the Bronx Tale "you got rid of him for twenty dollars out of your life." Cube didn't realize that's father telling him I got greater thing's for you to come.

[@pibylp]

We're so hung up on titles. People are just people. I will Talk to them. Wow simple yet powerful statement.

[@deniseboothgodchickunivers1385]

👑 Cube 🧊 living LEGEND I’m so proud of you, KING 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️✊🏾 black excellence the west way😊 is the growth for me👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️

[@martelprayer416]

Ice Cube in my opinion is the best gangsta rapper of all time. I'll never forget when me and my homies bought his first solo abum he did with The Bomb Squad/Public Enemy. Instant classic!

[@yomrap6931]

Can't wait to hear this talk. Cube is a legend in Hip Hop & film 📽️. Love how he stands on principle & speaks the uncomfortable truths too.

[@raysmith2477]

Today Was A Good Day💪🏾👋🏾

[@kynix3532]

LEGEND STATUS at it's finest...Can never deny Cube with hustle and his contribution to music and sports! Salute

[@juice9100]

Cube is a legend personified

[@nakeshia08]

Y'all once again gave us a wonderful interview. I love Ice Cube my first rap I knew from beginning till end. GOOD DAY.. I still rap it. 😊 Love Guys and I love Cube. ❤❤❤

[@jay201120]

Y’all done had a lot of excellent guests and interviews but this honestly one of my favs. Soooo many gems dropped in this interview.

[@IdeasDontBounce]

I don't know if it's the same with other songs, either from Ice Cube or by other music artists, but, every time "It was a Good Day" is mentioned, I automatically start rapping the lyrics. It's a good song.

[@davidpouncy8471]

OUTSTANDING INTERVIEW AS ALWAYS THE CULTURE NEEDS THIS!! PLEASE STAY TOGETHER OG'S 🙏🙏🙏

[@Crazywork2]

God damn im glad y’all set it off !

[@vivienne2413]

Cube I wish I was close by just to shake your hand…. I am a professional but I always tell everybody “I’m a person before the profession”! I agree with you 💯

[@tommclain8893]

Ice all about respect, no shucking and jiving. Pivot another TD!

[@PricesPicks]

Ice Cube is the ultimate legend

[@MrCharly3k]

Look at his name you know he's a Troll, Cube has never sold out. Facts 💯✊🏾

[@Youdatguy]

Your potential is what they’re scared of Mr. Cube! Soon 20-30 years down the road it will most definitely be their competition in the future.

[@BiGsImY]

Yep but I honestly don’t think it will even take that long

[@Youdatguy]

I agree @BiGslmY

[@Carolinakid1984]

Love Ice Cube man. True legend

[@sharongrant3946]

First time watching as a Day One Ice Cube fan. So proud of Mr. Oshea Jackson's work and life and growth as a grown man and responsible artist. I want to share with everyone!

[@DaneWoodard]

I love the fact he called it a "plandemic". A lot of us felt the exact same way. Ice Cube is one of the greatest lyricist of all time. Once again, great interview by the guys. The best interviews out there, period!!!

[@reggien2524]

He effortlessly slide it in so smoothly, the boys either missed it or didn't have time to react to it. Cube is a legendary contrarian!

[@richardvillegas3799]

S/O to da Legend Cube and da Pivot for throwing down that interview. As always, questions and content was on point and engaging. Another true watch that was throughly enjoy’d

[@allisonjones1585]

I love you guys!! This is an awesome show. I only have one complaint it feels so short. Leaves me wanting more and draws me back. And this comment is channing inspired: you guys draw me in like the perfect lover 😂. Nothing like good chemistry 🎉🎉😊

[@sisce7625]

CUBE IS A PERSON I CAN HEAR TALK ANY DAY!!💪🏽👏🏽💯

[@gldflcn]

Appreciate y’all for encapsulating all his varying achievements and not just him being one of the best lyricists of all time. As he said, he’s consistently proven that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

[@garryhorne3088]

These guys never disappoint. Great interview!

[@Nic_Ohhh]

Hearing cube saying “stop being a bitch and come on” sounds like music to my ears

[@GiftsbyChosen]

I'mma start using that when I'm having my down days

[@jerrybutler8907]

Dope interview...glad I don't watch the NBA. But I have taken my family to Big3 games. Atmosphere is always lit.

[@valeriefullilove5198]

For me, a high point among Cube's accolades is that he has managed to keep his marriage and raising his children on point!

[@tamisnow6474]

Ice Cube has always been an up standing guy. Even when he was with NWA.

[@sram633]

🧊 🧊 🧊 🧊 one of the best hip hop artists of all time. Punto

[@specialk5579]

I love me some Ice Cube always represented that “Man Essence 💞”

[@JordanJMyers]

Dropping on Friday. Thank God it's Friday.

[@BigMike_RTTV]

Ice Cube is my entire childhood!!! So proud of this brother’s growth. These are the type of rappers that the youth should look up to. Never heard of Cube having baby mommas lying around, no hard drugs and sippin syrup. I miss that generation so much.

[@bertoyardie8731]

The. Pivot never disappoints. Ice Cube is HIM Thanks for this great interview guys

[@kingBee]

Good to see you cube and peace fellas

[@mauricekiner1835]

All respect CUBE

[@traviswilliams3189]

My favorite rapper and nothing will change that.

[@MichaelSKing8178]

Legend after legend!!!!

[@yvettethomas4329]

I love Ice Cube ❤❤❤

[@thesunshinecosmetix]

14:17 I got my current job the same way. I was cleaning at Comp Cams warehouse, very well known camshaft company. The manager noticed I was always in a good mood, I came to work on time everyday, whatever they needed I was happy to take care of & one day he offered me a job. I’m Not a billionaire but the opportunity definitely put me in a better position.

[@dantheman8152]

Ice Cube is everywhere!

[@cordea5146]

He gave out a warning and said that he would. Lol

[@dantheman8152]

​@@cordea5146 Yep he is get his message out!

[@mikeesavi1211]

A legend in the game ice cube and he's a laker Dan just like another legend Snoop Dogg

[@deykno87]

Cube been on a press tour!! Make "last Friday" happen!!!!

[@jriley810]

Another awesome interview! There are a lot of good nuggets during this conversation. Thanks, guys!

[@cemicacnequi]

Wish this was longer. I grew up with his music and loved this interview. Fred is awesome 🎉🎉

[@kimwilson6957]

Thank you for always providing great conversation with gems dropped each episode with extraordinary talented people!!! ❤❤

[@Cash-33]

Cube keep going OG 💯🔥✊🏿🙏🏿🤞🏿🌍🏌🏿‍♂️💪🏿✌🏿🏁🤷🏿‍♂️ great interview guys

[@mamstilproductionsofficial9283]

What a great interview thanks 4 coming over the legend ice cube 🎉shotout from france 😮

[@TamWBook]

Informative interview, love it

[@kingBee]

I swear to God I came of the porch listening to NWA and Cube

[@pedrovasquez3867]

I just found The Pivot... I am subscribed ... Very well done guys! Looking forward to more great interviews!!

[@edwardbeckler6079]

Outstanding great interview 💥thank you

[@merciless41582]

Cube wouldn't be sitting here today as one of the greatest to ever do it had he not left NWA. You just could see NWA on the verge on breaking up when money disputes took place. Cube felt he wasn't getting his fair share and he split from the group. Even Dre was getting more than him and Dre was their DJ and producer at that time not a rapper.

[@tjm3066]

Cube Thank you for everything you do God bless 🙏🏽

[@IraGodbolt-cb1sg]

They got up fast as hell 😅😅😅