Ice Cube x O'Shea Jackson Jr. - Back & Forth with NWA

Ice Cube chats to his son O'Shea Jackson about the huge task of playing him in the upcoming film "Straight Outta Compton."
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[@JeSTeRsKAnDy]

Ice cube is literally talking to his younger self right here

[@EDMisLife96]

Woah....

[@SuperLuther]

Younger less harder self....

[@bloodredblaze9794]

Ice Cube didn't grow up with a millionaire dad lol

[@Imsorrytonii_]

JeSTeRsKAnDy mind blowing

[@hakatapawa7115]

Except he doesn't have the dots on the right side

[@tiffanyeztrada3374]

for someone who acted for the first time he did a damn good job

[@barb6868]

Tiffany Eztrada Omg yeah! He killed it! Looks exactly like Ice Cube!

[@breyandonaldson2954]

It’s because it’s his son

[@anas.g]

He wasn't really acting he was just being himself wish makes him an ice cube son

[@triplet2381]

Yeah you’re right Park Jimin 😉

[@missmarcicolettle78]

Tiffany Eztrada right

[@dylansantaclause9129]

To be honest I've never seen ice cube smile this much.

[@mudeasno1baby73]

+Dylan Santa clause That's because he's beaming with pride over his son and that he gets to work with him on a professional level. It's great that Cube and O'Shea have that kind of bond where they give looks of admiration to each other.

[@Smiles63010]

Lol didn't notice till you said it. Funny

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin994]

Dylan Santa clause which one?

[@lordkobra1511]

Because his son

[@aajay602]

Any man would be smiling that much especially about his own son acting/playing a legend in the real rap game. Hands down to Jackson’s!

[@marley1221]

I was skeptical about Cube's son being this movie, but after watching it I was very impressed... dude killed it

[@NDNmixedblood]

Yes Ice Cube did good By sending Him to Acting School to Prepare for The Role..

[@derekboudreaux3931]

marley1221 after seeing the 2 of them, I couldn’t see anyone else playing him.

[@lovefood4eva1983]

They look like brothers more than father and son lol

[@dariustulk8833]

thats his son?

[@milksteak9213]

Lmao

[@monzxsa]

B A D V I B E S bro chill tf out, that man only asked a simple question

[@monzxsa]

Dragon's Lord why would you asking him that when he LITERALLY shows that he doesnt know?

[@DaNgEr88GiRL]

He got the coolest father ever.

[@GhostxHours]

No pun intended

[@maximillanjames7663]

it is ice cube

[@irony69]

Looking at these father and son, I wonder how Ice Cube did when o'shea jr got a bad score in school back then :v

[@makenziechild4056]

420 likes

[@GM-yl4id]

@QU1CK SC0P3 omg u predicted Corona virus

[@aboutmillions]

He dead ass looks like a spitting image of him, that shit is crazy lol

[@crashbandi-cody6782]

Well it is his son after all lol but yeah there's no denying they look exactly alike

[@aboutmillions]

Uh oh Codyos i mean obviously but not all sons look like their dads breh

[@JayBdaKidTV]

***** yeah but its strange to act dumbfounded about it

[@JayBdaKidTV]

Jay B u said "that shit is crazy"

[@mikebarnes9471]

Uh oh Codyos I'm denying that they look exactly alike. Do you think all black people look alike?

[@Dominion-1]

Cube got the angriest smile in show biz.

[@ambokilemartin5931]

They are very business orientated. Very professional, you would not think that they were VERY related. ROCK ON. For the real hip hop generation, any of y'all remember Arabian Prince? He was one of the, ORIGINAL members of NWA, he got swept out the door,.

[@tommigyrlbarnes4320]

Liberty ON EVERYTHING!!!

[@calisongbird]

Ambokile Martin “oriented.” “Orientated” is not a word.

[@funnygaminggirl3762]

true

[@only1kristen]

"Ice cube & crushed ice" I HATE YALL LMFAOOOOO

[@wisediva9807]

His son so dame fine 😍

[@archangel_gold2451]

Legends say that Cube father used to be called Glacier...

[@tupzc24]

@@archangel_gold2451 Nah fam Ice Berg was actually cube's father & his gramps was Glacier.. but his great grandfather was Polar Cap, the coldest nigga on the mic.

[@FinestDia]

😂😂😂😂 crushed ice IM DYINNNNNG

[@lowkey1239]

@@tupzc24 bruhh... 🤣🤣🤣

[@TayOnTheTrack]

am i the only one who noticed all these N.W.A fans who came Straight Outta Nowhere?

[@reverse2k13]

Tay On The Track Frfr, people are suprised that Eazy E died

[@JC7TV]

Tay On The Track That's the result of a successful marketing strategy. You should learn about it. It can help you become successful. Nobody wants the same fan base. Everyone that's somebody wants to expand.

[@breakwoodhopper6739]

+Syn Reverse I didn't know people didn't know he was dead

[@Rappatiligoe0419]

PrinceVegaTV I agree. Although it's kind of annoying to see all these NWA fans that didn't exist before, I can't blame Dre, Cube, and the rest of the team for brilliantly marketing the film. From the Straight Outta Somewhere app to Dre dropping his first album in 15 years, they knew how to make people want to watch this movie.

[@naomio01]

Tay On The Track mannn i thought i was the only one who peeped this

[@stevieb274]

Why ice cube still looking young & dr dre be looking extra old?

[@moneymaker3208]

Good question

[@misssophisticated1698]

+stevieb274 There is almost a ten year age difference? Ice is 44, Dre is 51. Big ass difference.

[@21MichelleGarcia]

dre is older than him.

[@stevieb274]

To all saying it's because dre is older well ice cube been looking like he looking for year, and dre was looking extra old when he was 44 lol so age isn't the answer lol

[@stevieb274]

To all saying it's because dre is older well ice cube been looking like he looking for year, and dre was looking extra old when he was 44 lol so age isn't the answer lol

[@Flow349]

It must be amazing to make your dad this proud. Can't wait til I have a day like this.

[@louiedelacruz1642]

F.L.O.W. fuck this made me sad

[@hiropazar613]

Some time they never happy n ceep pushing

[@AjieA]

Louie dela Cruz same 😭

[@wildyoda2931]

Me to

[@russelljennings4065]

As a father I can say your dad has been proud of you since you could walk homie. 😁

[@triippy...6476]

As good as Cube Jr was, Jason Mitchell captured everything about E perfectly

[@jenny2814.]

No he didn’t eazy was made soft he was the only real gangster in nwa

[@alanduff1054]

@@jenny2814. That's the SCRIPT... Jason NAILED Easy...

[@alanduff1054]

Yeah but he's a seasoned actor... That was Oshea first rodeo and he killed...

[@jenny2814.]

@@alanduff1054 you right

[@alanduff1054]

@@jenny2814. gentleman and scholar.....

[@davepoon2.353]

O'Shea looks more like Ice Cube, than Ice Cube

[@richardsmith3560]

O'Shea Jackson and O'Shea Jackson jr.

[@Swock010]

They're both O'Shea

[@dennisjr77]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😂😂😂😂

[@trailerparkparaiso2033]

When you're getting FUCKED... Vaseline makes it easier for the DICK to slide inside of you! If you do not use Vaseline or some other form of lubricant... You are being dry FUCKED... VERY PAINFUL AND DAMAGING!!! Which is exactly what was happening to NWA by Jerry Heller 😅😂🤣

[@Bryan.956]

@@trailerparkparaiso2033 what does that have to do with the top comments

[@fifitejada]

I just keep seeing ice cube interviewing a younger version of himself

[@preciouswilliams22]

Ice Cube & his son are literally twins!!! Nobody could have done the character justice like Oshea Jackson Jr! job well done.

[@janessawag]

I was falling in love with ice cube's son in my seat when he had those jerry curls like damn

[@BADGYALSHI]

sameeeee

[@milkyket9461]

YAS

[@nessx755]

duh

[@superelmo1980]

zoie wagner

[@AjieA]

zoie wagner SISSSSS 😩😭❤️

[@rageking3810]

So badass ice cube is a legend... I have to see this movie

[@Matt-fj4yv]

UnovaTrainer1 no shit it's a real story lol

[@yamborghini1]

+UnovaTrainer1 for real how?...is he okay?

[@denzrichie]

Rage King it was a brilliant movie oscar worthy

[@ShinbrigTV]

Denzel Banks Don't know if it's Oscar worth since we're only in August, but Jason Mitchell (dude who played Eazy-E) does at least deserve a nomination for best male actor!

[@denzrichie]

ShinbrigTV I think it's oscar worthy being august or not the film was 5 stars in my book

[@awandezwane1500]

This is the cutest interview I have ever seen

[@sweetbeauty2153]

Yes it was😊

[@korawful8591]

Cubest

[@Cyno7]

He looks at his son with pride and respect- you can see it in his eyes!

[@selenamariegomez1517]

People wanna bitch that our generation don't know nothing about our history and "real music" but as soon as we learn about our history and listen to "real music" and become a fan. We get bullshit comments like "kids tryna act like they know something about NWA". All I have to say is that if you were under the age of 18 or in diapers you were just as much of a child listening to NWA as I am.

[@hurdler4128]

i said the exact same thing on the diss track videos by cube, easy, and dre. people are so hypocritical

[@schondra1993]

+Selena Marie Gomez Preach!

[@AfriNaija12]

agreed

[@gloriamuyumb-a-kaswing9959]

so true. I'm 16 and I'm tired of people calling us 'fake fans'. it ain't my fault I was born when I was

[@aliciaamonaee]

Selena Marie Gomez took the words straight outta my mouth it's so annoying

[@RyceNBeenz]

So when does the 'Friday' reboot come out starring O'shea Jr and DC Youngfly?

[@chrishaugan8230]

Steven Thao dc youngfly a unfunny fool

[@RyceNBeenz]

Chris Jones yeah, I actually don't like him that much but he's the only person I can see playing Smokey, like how Chris Tucker did.

[@headknocker2020]

When are we gonna see "The Last Friday"?? I want a new movie with the same cast man, nobody can replace them

[@TDot-mq3fn]

+headknocker2020 then we don't need a reboot

[@headknocker2020]

The L Delivery Man Yea.... that's what I said haha. We need the next movie in the series, not a reboot.

[@Rastafarianinja]

There were points in the movie when I was convinced Jr was actually cube

[@arthurdmiranda]

You can tell he was a straight daddy's boy before the movie

[@megangonzalez9929]

Makaveli The Don i would be too if cube was my dad.

[@BHews]

megan gonzalez ^^^

[@kingcjcruz]

At least he has a dad

[@gypsythekidd6162]

The way cube look at his son u can tell he proud if him

[@joshbpimpin]

good to see the father son bond....too bad Dre doesn't know what that feels like

[@HeatKid97]

joshbpimpinpr Trife a'f

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

joshbpimpinpr LMAOOOO ice cold piiiiimp

[@antoniastfu]

Shade 🌴

[@albertgalaviz21]

ouch

[@BIGFACTSENTERTAINMENT]

joshbpimpinpr Dre is a super introvert

[@jamesw.2961]

He should've said, “Pops when you going to stop playing and drop the next Friday? ”

[@bromarvids5186]

He ain't playin. Check out his new music. It's sick.

[@kinamai1965]

I love this. The chemistry between father and son is priceless. It's cool how every father from compton, South Central, and Long Beach that's famous is just some cool ass fathers. The life they lived and the sacrifices they made to put LA on the map from hustling to gang banging and police brutally they survived it all. And to see how well they've raised their children is amazing!

[@kingtyreezy4890]

low key ice cube talkin to himself 😄😄😅

[@darcylee9826]

He portrayed his father so well !!!!!👍😊

[@thrshwll1526]

Ice Cube and his wife did a great job raising their boys.

[@The_Curious_Cat]

Ice Cube is spot on when he says working with new actors is the best, because when you are telling a story, you don't see the A-list famous actor playing a character, you see the character. Since your brain doesn't have any pre-conceived ideas of that new actor, you immerse easier in the character. His son did a great job, the likeness helped a lot to see young Ice Cube and his performance was really good. The rest of the cast also did a great job, no one seemed out of place or miscast.

[@ThisFoo310]

Straight Outta Compton is an instant classic. A must see for anybody living in LA.

[@GERAH717]

im from los angeles but i moved to chicago (chicago fsucks) cali is the best state from this fucking country

[@carolasmx2516]

+Geraes Chido except the laws blow

[@rasheedjeffries5754]

Entertaining....but most of it was made up

[@Haraa]

Must see fo' everybody in tha world.

[@GhostFace-vr8wu]

This movie is filled with lots of lies about Eazy-E. It's a shame.

[@JamilLeslie]

You can see how proud Ice Cube is in his son in his eyes

[@fredrey2242]

Ice cube son played his dad very well!

[@PalleRasmussen]

Spent 20-ish years look at his mannerisms and has his genes. I know I am a copy of my old man for the same reason. Hope he is drinking in Valhalla, he deserves it.

[@trivialtrav]

O'Shea is a pretty big actor now and is damn good. Plus it's nice to see a celebrity's kid not grow up to be completely insane.

[@DMoney27AllDay]

Instant Classic. GOAT

[@scottsonnenberg]

this is adorable!

[@geronjenkins18]

Honestly I think that this movie should've been the same length as The Jacksons: The American Dream film. The movie is incredible but I feel that it's a lot missing.

[@chillhomie7]

Wordd but the attention spand of people has lowered

[@lilsubliminalxo]

Only because they're are getting dumber

[@xwizytizyx4869]

Watch the directors cut, it has a whole 60 mins missing.

[@Epochal_Enigmas]

I'm just a bit disappointed they didn't include Real Muthaphukkin G's.

[@sexxygeno]

@@xwizytizyx4869 yup

[@VintageNarwhal]

O’Shea has proven himself. He did amazing in KOTM. Was happy to see him in there and doing his role so damn well.

[@TheMedcesir1]

Such a cool dad, and amazing son

[@AmandaMichaelle]

So crazy how they both shook their legs at 2:54

[@youobviouslyloveoreos6307]

IKR? That's DNA right there.😂😂😂😂

[@81sexislim]

Weird isn't it. We are our parents clone literally

[@funnygaminggirl3762]

@@81sexislim yup

[@antoniastfu]

This is some amazing stuff to witness . Growing up watching Rap City and Yo MTV Raps I would've never imagined there would be a motion picture about NWA. Not only did the movie turn out great his son was in it and killed it pretty much. Such an amazing moment.

[@shawnclyne1904]

A Father's day we can all appreciate. Talking with your son and knowing that this journey from infant to manhood is all worthwhile. Blessings on you both! Would have a smile all day!

[@MrIlleism]

The body of work and career of Ice Cube is freakin legendary. Just finished watching Hiphop Evolution. Amazing.

[@450Flamezz]

Bra Genes and DNA are so accurate. How does a night of sexual desire turn into a human being that's literally a mirror image of yourself, it's amazing. Cube won't ever have to perform again, all he has to do is send his son out on the job.

[@billwill2210]

Copy

[@ThatOneDane]

O'Shea can literally dress up as Ice Cube and just go out and perform, nobody will tell the difference.

[@Lemopalm]

Ice Cube is the only person who can be gangsta and a teddy bear at the same time.

[@ChrisTX60]

him and bun b

[@Saf1.Bowman]

Father and son moments.

[@kneehigh9861]

The best thing outta this is the relationship, I pray it goes full circle, nice to see father son enjoying life together...

[@missalycia3534]

I’m loving the father & son talk.

[@WLOUIS1024]

It’s so awesome to see a father and son vibe like that.😀

[@robertwallace5471]

Respect! Love this entire story. I was in Houston in 88-89. So great to see what Ice has achieved and continues to kill every project.

[@danieltondorf-dick6083]

Shea O’Jackson Jr. was so proud to play his father in Straight Outta Compton. Ice Cube was so proud to be played by his son in Straight Outta Compton. Father and son interviewing each other. Priceless.

[@reynamonique8123]

Ice Cube looks like he’s interviewing himself. 👀😍

[@reneejones8196]

I love this interview. Growing up in Detroit and Attending that concert was epic. And watching NWA come back to life on screen was PRICELESS. 🙌🙌🙌

[@eduarDOGames560]

Props to ICE CUBE .. he did a great job with his son!! You can see it in his face how proud he is!! Beautiful!!! Reminds me of me and my son! 😎🥺

[@fr3shgreen858]

This is how I talk to my dad too

[@DemLyricsDoe]

Nah that's probably your older brother. Your dad left your ass 2 weeks after you were born.

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

Eazy E But if they were smart as me, Eazy E would be hangin' from a tree. With no vaseline, just a match and a little bit of gasoline. Light 'em up, burn 'em up, flame on... till that Jheri curl is gone. LMAOOO

[@fr3shgreen858]

HVRSH lmao yeah I was

[@antihero7611]

fr3shgreen you have a dad?

[@bbygleilani]

same man just chillin

[@gchan8855]

I like this interview, not just because I enjoyed the movie, but you can really see the love and respect between Ice Cube and his son. Not a side you see of any celeb, too often... makes me miss my own pops. Great vid!

[@tetetetetetetete]

Baby ice cube is oh so fine !! 😍😍😍

[@riorio-rt1oq]

That's what they call my son he 29 now BIC ...we call him B and he has not one B in his name😂

[@Neenaross214]

Their laughs just make my heart happy! I can only imagine how proud and happy the mother must be

[@ANTELOPEVALLEYWATCHMEN661]

You can tell ice is proud of his son....good job man

[@lauritagarza5400]

O’Shea is so handsome 😍

[@kimoramoody4239]

Father like son

[@temaletee8971]

"Our art is a reflection of our reality... what do you see when you walk out your door? I know what I see... and it ain't glamorous..." Yasssss preeeaaaccchhhhhh

[@aran08504]

ah how cute this is so sweet father and son the way it should be. kudos to ice cube your raised a humbled, grateful well adjusted son.

[@vilhelmarnesen3878]

5:01 Rare footage of Ice Cube smiling + laugh.

[@laurensimonee]

It’s crazy how he cloned himself, he’s so cute 😍

[@ShinbrigTV]

Out of most movies based on rappers, this one is probably the best one!!

[@paxgrootjen1167]

ShinbrigTV get rich or die tryin i liked alot

[@wangarikaranja6422]

8Mile rules!!

[@martinafesta3336]

To be honest nobody else except O'Shea jr is perfect to do Ice Cube's role in the movie 😊😊 they're so awesome and cool i just love them 🥰

[@NFJIZZY]

Just Legendary 💯💪🏾 Father And Son

[@namelesswarrior4760]

It's like Ice cube went back in time to speak to his younger self! So weird but cool at the same time!

[@cortion730]

This is beautiful to watch honestly. Two brothers, father and son, bonding and having dialogue about their craft as professionals.

[@docmar3528]

that's so cool man.. he's such a proud father!!!!!! that put a smile on my face

[@LaCheleWallace]

Oooh yes! Like father like son. I love the bond ya'll have. Ya'll are just so fine. I need the movie to come out on Blu Ray/DVD immediately. I just love that baseball bat scene. You did an excellent job, Jr. I'd like to see you in more movies. I'm sure you have some range on you. I've been an NWA fan since 1990.

[@320speed]

He should be so proud of his son. Amazingly done. Almost uncanny.

[@foosinaround8648]

Fkn awesome.....great conversation....need to hear more...love how close they are....glad I'm this close with both my boys....more fathers in their kids life!!!!

[@PolyCube71]

I am on a journey through this life on earth. NWA is on of the things i experienced so far during this journey. And although i never was a huge fan of NWA it was and still is part of my life anyway. I was rather into R&B and Miami Hip Hop like MC Shy D, 2 Live Crew and other bands back then but still had my ears into songs from NWA as well. And throughout the years Ice Cube and Dr. Dre had solo careers with songs i really loved. Cube has a voice that catches you right away. It is that aggressive and determined voice that tells a story wrapped in a beat you bob your feet up and down to it. Greetings from Germany!

[@Nayr907]

lol how high did they get before shooting this interview? 2:29 He lookin so stoned, and he tryna stick out his tongue while he says uhhh lmao

[@Luminac1a]

Nayr907 duede, thats like what exactly i thought lmao they are like high af it;s so funny

[@mudeasno1baby73]

That's just how they talk

[@Rappatiligoe0419]

mudeasno1baby73 Nah dude they're stoned af. Maybe Cube isn't but I know for a fact that Jr is. I could tell as soon as the interview started. They don't normally speak like that.

[@mudeasno1baby73]

+Rappatiligoe0419 don't agree with you, but that's my opinion. BTW I'm not a dude

[@Nayr907]

mudeasno1baby73 But dude just compare how low Jr's eyes are in this interview compared to any other time.

[@royarroyo3212]

You can tell it's Cube's son but scenes like the No Vaseline in the booth recording, I thought it was the real Ice Cube.

[@dannythomas5061]

Ice is cube is the man to me been that for a long time a great actor and most definitely a great rhyme writer.and rapper and his son is following his footsteps and l hope he be just as great as his dad is god bless them both ice cube is my favorite rapper of all times thee best in the game hands down

[@hikokcharlie6753]

Loves it man you and your sons laughter made my day, straight outta Compton is thr best.

[@SWestG]

damn thats his son fa sho

[@manchrisss]

S. WestG WORD...LOL

[@Billybiscuits13]

I know Doughboy (Cube's other son) feels left out.

[@juggernuggets6492]

yeah he salty

[@AQUAPHREESH193]

Jugger Nuggets lol he look like a twig though haha

[@TheRealdealdude2]

Cube said Doughboy wasn't trying to the the acting scene, he more of the behind the scenes guy.

[@beatsnextdoor]

Billybiscuits13 doughboy is dope he produced some shit for ice cube

[@Omar-zr2sl]

almost exactly what I said on another video

[@jennbbosslady7238]

The pride in Cube’s face… priceless 😢❤

[@dannyadams4603]

Father, son relationships is everything to me! I LOVE this!!! Every morning I wake up and look in the mirror, I see my dad! I miss him so MUCH! I LOVE AND MISS YOU DADDY!!!

[@kyleregister1993]

Ice Cube Chosen His Son O’Shea Jr To Play him in Straight Outta Compton Was The Best Decision he Made & O’Shea Did A Amazing Awesome Job in That Movie

[@wisediva9807]

How come one of EazyE sons aint get to play him

[@iipenguin0324]

“Aw man damn I can act.”💀

[@segunjohnsonafilaka2511]

This is an achievement. Wish I had this kind of legacy with my own child. Very emotional and happy at the same time. Kudos to Ice cube.one love👍

[@rodneymontgomerytv2276]

Nice Work Real Life, Thanks For Sharing With The World 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@danieldesouza7307]

Assisti o filme esses tempos e fiquei abismado com a semelhança e como o ator conseguiu capturar o jeito e a personalidade do IC. Não sabia que era o próprio filho dele kk foda

[@AngieHairBeast]

I was wondering how Cube felt about the baseball bat scene?!! I'm weak 😂😂😂😂😂 he said you did Me right!

[@djfilipesoul]

Look how he admires his son!! I’ve never seen cube smile that much haha

[@N3WY0R1CAN]

Excellent movie so glad u guys finally made a movie like this couldn't have been any better

[@raijin5733]

I love their father and son relationship

[@AjieA]

He looks exactly like his dad!! 😭😂❤️

[@vickylovega23]

I'm loving this father son moment. A spitting image just beautiful.

[@lesbridges3040]

Good job cube and OMG classic album.

[@winterdepps5570]

Ice Cube is a living legend.

[@dimitriwashington7580]

He proud of his son it’s all in his eyes 😎🤞🏿

[@chandraross1506]

OMG, i freaking love this! Their bond makes me want to cry.

[@SannaElonJ]

That was a great movie. I love their bond with each other. I want to see O'Shea in some more movies