Ice Cube REVEALS Why The Industry Couldn’t Box Him In! “This is How I Became Successful”

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Legendary rapper, actor, director, and trend-setter Ice Cube is more than just a cultural icon. In this episode he opens up about his transition from the streets to the stage with Dr. Dre, and how he's evolved into a dynamic force across various industries. Ice Cube takes us back to his roots, sharing the tunes that sparked his musical flame and the pride he feels in his diverse achievements, including his leap from hip-hop into the world of acting with roles like 'Boyz n The Hood'. He also candidly talks about the thrills and challenges of wearing many hats in the entertainment world and staying influential in a constantly changing landscape.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:38 - Early Exposure to Hip Hop
00:07:18 - Transitioning from Music to Acting
00:10:54 - Reunion with John Singleton at the Bonaventure Hotel
00:14:48 - Friday: The Beginning of My Movie Career
00:18:35 - Creating Movies That Can Be Watched Over and Over Again
00:22:17 - Leading a Production Team in Movie Making
00:26:02 - Creating a Fun and Playful Movie Set
00:29:56 - The Challenges of Dealing with Studios
00:33:44 - Pursuing a Different Path
00:37:19 - Hanging Out with Dr. Dre at 14
00:43:33 - Performing at Dudos with Dre
00:44:39 - The Value of Conviction and Self-Trust
00:48:27 - Overcoming Self-Doubt in Acting
00:52:10 - Sustaining Success, Fame, and Money
00:56:04 - Turning Down $9 Million Movie because of Vaccination Requirement
00:59:29 - Staying Confident in the Industry
01:03:01 - Connecting with Fans and Creating Timeless Music
01:06:55 - The Impact of Basketball in the Community
01:10:28 - Passion for Basketball
01:14:11 - Recognition and Gratitude for the Award
01:17:46 - Watching live games on CBS
01:21:07 - Being a Good Father and Role Model
01:24:21 - The Definition of Greatness
#greatness #inspiration #motivation

[@lewishowes]

Thank you to the legendary Ice Cube for sharing his story with us! Leave a “YES” if you enjoyed this and share the biggest moment for you. And make sure to subscribe to never miss out on inspiring content like this again KZbin.com/lewishowes

[@digital_intel]

BOSS moves!!!

[@Youtube-dewayneswain23]

Thanks for this insightful interview with Ice Cube. The movie of his life through music movies learning from John Singleton shows that with confidence determination and willingness to learn will get you farther than a degree sometimes. 🙌🙏✌️

[@bumblebee_mrs]

It's a HUGE YES from little ole me.

[@NM-09.24]

YES

[@MyFamJamFamily]

100 per cent well done lewis and co 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DanRobert1]

Underrated episode. Ice cube needs to tell his story more. Thanks for having him on. This is inspiring

[@isagrace4260]

Wow this is so cool! Congrats on getting Ice Cube on the channel - what a win / milestone!

[@lewishowes]

Thank you!

[@muddyshoes4517]

You're right, this is milestone. However, Lewis has had other A list people on his show. So what's the difference? I hope people can see that black folks are not seen as lower class. They don't experience more judgements than anyone else based on skin color. We're all judged on our character, choices we make, how we carry ourselves and how we show up on it world. Period ❤

[@AHMEDKONE20]

​@@lewishowessomeone might laugh at me.. But sir if there a spot for me to work for you sir, I'm ready... Thank you..

[@Littleboy1976]

BIG WIN! Because it made me subscribe. 💪

[@thinkfree2258]

@@muddyshoes4517 What United States do you live in? Sounds like a nice place, a true democracy.

[@digital_intel]

Holy Moly. This is an absolute OG. Im from Australia, I grew up on Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Run DMC, Ice T, Ultra Magnetic.... what a BOSS episode, it will be my Friday night podcast to watch. By the way, I've been fasting intermittently since Jan 3rd - getting my shiz in order in 2024. Bigups Lewis & Cube, today was a good day. Mark7

[@aromanmcse]

Who cares...

[@digital_intel]

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[@TheWoIf7]

@@aromanmcseawww, so precious. Bless your heart…🫠

[@aromanmcse]

😂🤣😅@@TheWoIf7

[@kathybrown1064]

"you wanna be the tree in the flood" what a powerful statement what an awesome conversation.

[@lewishowes]

Thanks for being here!

[@user-wj1kx1ww1q]

Proverbs from the elders

[@Joe161964]

His meeting John Singleton story absolutely blows me away!

[@newagequeen9454]

I love Ice Cube for who he is AND for who he isn't. He's masculine, intelligent, and brave but not a pushover, silly, or a sell-out. He's among the Greatest. My ideal husband-type. Boy N The Hood is a forever classic, but my favorite movie of his is Anaconda. He's a natural comedian. The part about him meeting John Singleton (RIH) was so funny! I think that was divine intervention. A wonderful insightful interview!

[@suetrinaalexander7596]

Yes! ❤👍

[@dab1426]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Ice Cube is a force. Thank you Lewis Howes 🙏🏼

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@MCMAGIC.]

Ice Cube is proof that hard work and following your vision pays off 🏆

[@lewishowes]

🙌

[@marcmailloux2679]

I can see the light in Lewis’s eyes like you can tell he listen to ice cube as a teenager and is just an awe of an idol

[@DevinFerreira]

Two top-tier gentlemen, having an excellent conversation. 🏆

[@lewishowes]

Thanks for being here!

[@user-ej7ou2kw3g]

Ur very lucky to have gotten this man (Ice cube) on this video,.. he's so engaging with his story telling...He also has the spirit of a Chief instead of an Indian and that also captivates the viewers...

[@jasoncrump1886]

I've always had much love for Cube from the beginning . He seems like a solid guy .

[@lewishowes]

🙌

[@victoriahester9365]

YES! I am completely taken aback that he is on your show. Thank you for inviting him to your platform and introducing him to people who may not have had the privilege to know of him. Hip-Hop is a major part of my adolescence & my existence. Ice Cube is very inspirational in our culture for a multitude of reasons. His vibe is down to earth, chill, & resonating. I love his essence.... ❤❤

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🧡

[@leahparsons7907]

Yes, Ice Cube standing up for your values. Making people put something in their bodies that are not in alignment with them is so wrong.

[@FoBia3004]

biggest respect for ice cube, how he explained why there are junk movies.... phenomenal

[@lewishowes]

🙌

[@michelledambra]

Huge fan of Ice Cube. Thank you for this interview with him.

[@Kemosabe_International]

I will always love me some Ice Cube. He's such a man of integrity. Great interview! 🙂

[@melissapratt5670]

I love that he brought up the relationship between preparation and confidence. I figured that out in college: the more I knew about a subject (the more I studied and read), the easier it was to write a paper. I know that seems like 'duh,' but I made A's and B's in high school without really doing those things, so I thought that was the recipe for success, and then real life kicked in 😅. But now i carry that principle everywhere.

[@wilenedozier6961]

This was an impressive interview. I like the way Ice Cube answers the questions by way of analogous references. The best story to me was the John Singleton story. He helped several people and Ice Cube has continued to pay it forward. Keep up the good work, both of you!

[@freethinker6821]

Ice Cube, you are the man! I'm glad you stuck to your convictions and didn't sell out to Hollyweird or the music industry. 👍🙌

[@justbnme2574]

I have always been fond of Ice Cube's work, but after seeing this interview, I have gained so much respect for his mindset and his decision making process. Ice Cube you are truly DOPE and ONE OF A KIND!!!! #icecube @icecube 👌🏽💯❤️

[@lewishowes]

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[@sinasydney5220]

YES YES AND YES ! What a GREAT interview with Ice Cube and well done Lewis for bringing Him on your channel. So much respect for Ice Cube - the realist of them all 🏆❤️

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@richardjohnson1658]

This is the absolute best Ice Cube interview I've ever seen. Anyone that's planning to interview Ice Cube in the future needs to watch this one. Lewis knows how to ask questions that bring the best out of people. Salute Lewis! 👏👏👏

[@jasonlindsey3597]

I'll say it. Cubes music shaped me into the man I am today

[@NeoM018]

Having your own son playing you in your life story, part thereof is the highest honor a father can have. Straight outta compton is a great movie for you can see how young men became legend and grew to giants in their own respective individuals. Great one Lewis, you legendary when it comes to these interviews.❤🇿🇦🤝🏾

[@johnmorggan619]

Yes! I love that he went from coincidental success to inspirational success holding dear to his three pillars music, basketball, and acting. ..and he did his way!! Great interview !!

[@bobbibrooks5377]

Thank you for having Ice Cube on! He is such an amazing soul that is so inspiring and insightful. NWA was my favorite group as a kid. ❤

[@user-iy4eb8ic8l]

This is just the realest interview. Yiu gotta love Cube, his commitment to family, work ethic, refusal to sell his soul, understanding the game and system and just slaying in his lane whilst helping others. Love you Mr Cube.

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@patrickroskowick]

Damn Lewis.. you got me again 😢. One of LA’s Greatest. A true Renaissance Man. Appreciate Cube for all he’s done… pioneer, trailblazer, mentor to all of us as kids and still continuing to drop knowledge, wisdom and leadership now that we are men. Cube Thank You for being who you are. Putting LA on the map. All your Boyz in The Valley Appreciate You!! 👊

[@cosmicblackstar2278]

Half way thru and I love Ice Cube! His delivery, cadence, thoughtful responses and overall story is WoW!!!!! So inspiring, thank you for having him on. I love your questions and over all skills when interviewing.

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🧡

[@Carolynsideas461]

I am proud of you Ice Cube for being a man of integrity, and ethics, especially when it comes to your health, making decisions to protect rights.

[@bobbibrooks5377]

YES! I love what he said about "The Noise" and learning to trust yourself.

[@lb1798]

I LOVE Ice Cube's answers to the 3 Truths he would leave behind and HIS DEFINITION of Greatness❤

[@ChalapanGesa1]

Ice Cube is the embodiment of west coast success.

[@lewishowes]

🧡🧡🧡

[@YuLondraMichelle]

Omg this was ABSOLUTELY amazing!! I think I smiled the whole episode.

[@ass4and8am]

omggg cant wait to hear combo of you two!!! congratsss Lewis this is I think new level of you interviewing someone like Ice Cube. I think you did have a lot of wise people here. But i also think not many intervieweres Ice Cube would let be interviewed by. im proud of you and i think it was probably an honor for you to have person like him with you in your studio. 😊😊😊

[@lewishowes]

Appreciate you and your support🧡

[@KevinMcNultyTV]

Well done Lewis...terrific interview! Much respect for Ice Cube. He has evolved into a great man, person.

[@manuelygeninemartinez4987]

My son was 6 yrs. old ( May he R.I.P.) 🙏and a big Ice Cube fan, he loved the movie" Friday" he watched it so many times he knew that whole movie by heart word for word I thought it was so kool & funny he could recite that whole movie"Friday"

[@jenniferdouglass7945]

Have always admired him and his career moves. No one has ever done a piece on just him, because he comes with no drama. Thanks for this.

[@lostislander253]

everytime i say 'that was the best episode'... you come out with another banger. You learn so much from every guests you've had on #IceCube another #GOAT

[@lewishowes]

So glad to hear that from you, we'll keep at it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-nh6mx3nb7f]

This is the best interview I've seen because he didn't ask all the usual cliché questions they ask Cube all the time that we all already know the answers to and I'm sure he's tired of being asked. It was a conversation with depth and meaning where we got to know more about Ice Cube. Very good. I grew up listening to Ice Cube since the 90s so this was good he's for sure one of the best artists.

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@LAURENMORENOFILMS]

This was such a wonderful interview that really hit home for me on so many levels. Thanks Lewis for asking those wonderful questions about the industry and about making your own films. Such kismet insight. 🙌🏼

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@TonySmxck]

My boy Lewis Howes always delivers👊🏽!! Keep it up

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much 🙌

[@francinehawkins6957]

I am old enough to be Ice Cube's Mom or Grandmom. I knew I liked him...... Now I LOVE him!!!! Thanks for this Interview!❤

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@ChristineNicoleAstrology]

Anyone else excited to watch Boyz n the Hood and Friday!? Haven't seen them since childhood!

[@sweetvictory8362]

This whole interview is 🔥. “Always believe in yourself, always be yourself, and always be Grateful “-Ice Cube 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥❤

[@lewishowes]

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to check out the interview! So glad you enjoyed it🧡

[@pinoyboy123]

Wow this is one of the ultimate for me! Thanks Lewis for getting Cube on. He's a legend in every sense of the word.

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@senita444]

Amazingggg Interview and getting the legend Ice Cube on your show 😎♥️🫶🏾

[@danae5578]

Ice Cube is looking amazing for his age. He still looks like he's 30 something.

[@MiguelCam18]

Amazing bro!! Great job Lewis! Love Cube!

[@lewishowes]

🙌

[@uascertpilot486]

I ❤ Ice Cube!!!! Great Interview!!

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@The_RealEstate_Shorty]

OMG! Ice Cube!?!? I can’t wait to watch this! I LOVE Cube’s personality and calming energy. Lewis, your interview style will make this even more fun to watch. Thank you for having Mr. Jackson on your show!

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@amariepsu]

This is amazing! Always been a HUGE ice cube fan. His realness is so inspirational. Love your show I’m so excited you got Ice Cube on here. I recently got an ice cube t-shirt lol Thanks to both of you I really enjoyed this. ❤

[@natachanestor264]

Thank you for having Ice Cube, he has always been one of my favorites.

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@mesi9674]

Great interview! Wisedom and Growth isn't something that everyone gains as they age ..... Icecube gained them both as he has gotten older and it's beautiful to see.

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@TheLovely990]

Ice Cube is a living legend. Love his music. Very talented, and his outlook on the world.

[@lewishowes]

🙌

[@kingcigonas2494]

Ma man Lewis found the GOAT to spit wiv! 🙌

[@PeshYol]

this was awesome lewis touching interview, always pouring your heart into people I love that legend

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@prof3ssor178]

Ice Cube is a icon 💐 thanks for this interview

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@prof3ssor178]

​@@lewishowesFasho man! 💯

[@Paulakat517]

I love that song. "Good Day" is always in my rotation and when it comes on it always changes my mood. ❤

[@kendrawinchester3704]

I love me some Ice Cube❤ He has grown so much over the years. He was blessed in his transition to tv.

[@Melanie-nk2ij]

Cool. I’m excited! Good job Lewis getting him on. I can’t wait 😊

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much! 🧡

[@vicvaughan997]

This particular episode is so inspiring! Thank you for the boost!❤

[@lewishowes]

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[@tricialavalley812]

I love this so much! Ice Cube is one of my all time favorites 💗 Boyz n the hood and Friday were my high school years!!!

[@lewishowes]

Thanks for being here!

[@EbonyBomani]

Ice Cube is a talented powerhouse. Always has been…I truly enjoyed this interview! Thank you.

[@cbutlermk]

I love this, Lewis! You have such a gift of interviewing anyone!!! And to make it so insightful and inspirational! Keep shining

[@clarkparker4860]

As an indie filmmaker, I love that John Singleton story and what he had to say about the film industry. This whole interview was great.

[@guillaumeroc8588]

Hey Lewis! I have to say, you ask smart questions its amazing. From all the podcasts i have listened to, you ask unique questions that make these inspiring people open up in a different way. Please continue!!

[@kendrarob3355]

OKKKKKK I see you Lewis and Cube✍ I am glued to the screen!!! Amazing interview 😁🦾👏

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@matthewanzio482]

Great job Lewis. Amazing interview with a true legend in the music and entertainment world. Keep up the great work.

[@cariebean9218]

What an amazing interview!!! Such great insight into his beginnings and how important it is to watch for those people along the way who show up out of nowhere. 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@fredastair3338]

You can't help but respect this guy I like what he's about the honesty the conviction authenticity grounded and the man got talent and balls by the barrow full

[@apprvdofficial]

This was the best - man, you took me back in the day - to the music and boyz n hood - oh and Friday - thank you Lewis and Ice 🧊 Cube

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome!

[@kpatterson7848]

I absolutely LOVE Ice Cube! Always have. He reminds me so much of my brother. So wise and chill and knowledgeable. Glad you had him on!! ❤❤

[@thecarolthomasshow4809]

Clean heart!! Love his spirit !! Never bad talk anyone. Ice cube.❤

[@unbelieveablerank]

Great interview! Greatly appreciated 🙏🏾👏🏽

[@lewishowes]

Thank you!

[@MyCreateveNomadLife]

This was a phenomenal conversation! 🙌🏾

[@SolReaver]

I’m so watching this!❤️‍🔥🙏🏼

[@lewishowes]

Thank you 🧡

[@ktutu]

Great interview, thank you both.

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@treachx09]

Yaay-yaay! Cant wait!

[@lewishowes]

Let me know your biggest takeaway when you do!

[@nishman1370]

Phenomenal interview. Love this. I love how so many rappers have evolved. They were always multi dimensional beings and to see them in different industries is so dope. Thank you For this interview

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@Yourclassyhoodchick]

Cube!! What a legend! This is awesome to see Lewis!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I promote your show on IG all the time 😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lewishowes]

Appreciate you and your support🧡

[@cuddyross5432]

This was an awesome interview. Good job, Lewis! Ice cube really dropping jewels on this one!

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@user-fb6tc1gl5v]

What a great interview. This drew out the best stories. I loved this.

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@deldiyshow-464]

Years ago, I used to listen to Lewis podcast thousands miles away in Ethiopia and enjoyed it. You r still going strong....inspiring! Thanks for bringing one of my idols.

[@lewishowes]

Thank you for showing love and your continued support 🧡

[@robertwardi358]

Bro, who are you? Out of nowhere, I found a legend. Awesome crazy guest, but your conversation "not interview" is perfect! You ask all my questions for me............

[@BuhdeeProductions]

My favorite part is a ripple effect of how Ice Cubes movies & music creates a generation cycles for people to watch & listen to for many years. I’m in my 20’s when he talked about people who were young and now those young kids have kids of their own to watch his film and listen to his music is insane.

[@yvettetwaters7524]

Wonderful Interview/Discussion! Thank You Both Gratefully! 🌺🙏🏽💝

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@yvettetwaters7524]

@@lewishowes You’re warmly welcome. 🌺

[@MrsBarb123]

Lewis, you did that! I needed this. Thank you both. ✊🏾 ✌🏾

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome, thank you for watching🧡

[@tdaviproductions]

Wooohooo!! Cube will you ever let a guy like me do a interview?

[@thinkfree2258]

I watched the whole interview before commenting, and I also want to thank you, Lewis, for even thinking to interview Cube because the reality is he is an unrecognized giant in "show business" and the larger American culture. Being praised by the so-called mainstream isn't the point, but giving respect to anyone who carves out their own lane and represents their culture and version of genius no matter where they come from is and you and Cube highlighted that throughout your chat. Thank you! 🔥🔥🔥 New sub.

[@lewishowes]

You're welcome,thank you for tuning in 🧡

[@spankingfemme]

Absolutely love Cube! ❤ He's always been one of my favorite people to hear speak due to the wisdom and grounded reflection he grants.

[@lewishowes]

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[@JBlazeCalifornia]

Yeah Cube and Lewis !!!

[@daviddean6032]

I adore you Lewis Howes!

[@moss917]

/best Interview ever !! didnt know Cube was so calm ,present. insightful and full of wisdom .blow away

[@nadeane5169]

Wooow that’s exactly how my younger brother knew Ice Cube. My older brother would listen to the Rap music and watch Boyz in the hood. My younger brother wouldn’t shut up about are we there yet. Me in the middle I had no choice but to know ice cube. 😂😂

[@utefeather9356]

Ice Cube!!! ❤ So interesting and good advice! Good job on the interview.

[@lewishowes]

Thank you so much!

[@kristinal.1495]

Yes ❤very much enjoyed ❤thank you, very beautiful nice warming interview ❤ thank you

[@user-vd8jj9ny8u]

This was a really good interview. I learned alot I didn't know. Good interviewer with great questions.

[@sreunard]

👏🙌❤️ Great Interview. Taking notes...

[@lewishowes]

So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you for watching.

[@marypurpura4692]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I love him so much. Love him in movies, love his music, love him as a Man. So so Fun to listen, what a journey he has had.

[@jasminewatene1065]

🙏🙏🙏Lewis Howes and Ice Cube