So THIS Is How Cuba Gooding Jr. Ruined His Career

[@TheHomegirlHealer]

Judging by this video, Cuba don’t have good taste in NOTHING chile!

[@rrg]

OMG 😭😭😭

[@ptrco5]

🤣🤣🤣

[@candicem8931]

Movie roles....women...decision making...lawd!!!

[@karawashington4862]

Sure didn't.😂😂

[@Lexx1192]

Facts! Let em have him 😆

[@dionysoscub]

Cuba turning down those roles in Hotel Rwanda, Last King of Scotland, and Ray were the best thing that could've happened to those films. They ended up with far superior actors in the leads.

[@vblacka4117]

YES 🙌🏾 I agree.

[@baiaforev2407]

Really it was because far superior actors made those roles amazing.

[@dezinechic]

this

[@82laina]

💯💯

[@bettyA7598]

You said a mouth full. Cuba could have never played Ray, the way Jamie Fox nailed it. Thanks Cuba!

[@william629]

So wait a minute. He won the Oscar for portraying a buffoon and court jester but felt like he was protecting it by turning down respectable, leading roles?

[@cryptjoi9194]

right..

[@gregsmith1342]

Cocaine and alcohol is one hell of a drug!

[@amongus9270]

Exactly 🤣🤣

[@bigdaddygru]

How was he a buffoon?

[@nardinadeleon]

So confusing lmao. Like what 😂

[@camecex]

Cuba was unfortunately the author of his own career demise

[@articulatemadness]

Just like his father was the author of his musical career demise.

[@mickiamajor8110]

Let's be honest, every single one of those roles he turned down were played by better black actors (Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker).

[@Slim1423]

Every movie role isn't meant for every actor. If a actor has something in common with a specific role, they may play it better than others. For example Jamie Foxx knew how to play a piano at a early age, plus he knew how to imitate people from doing comedy sketches, and that may have greatly contributed to his success in the movie "Ray". I used to like to see Christopher Reaves play older Superman movie roles, and other actors didn't seem to play Superman roles as good as Christopher did. I liked Wesley Snipes as "Blade", he really nailed that role. I truly believe there is a specific role that a specific actor can play better than most other actors, but most likely it will be due to that actor having something in common with that role or something that actor admires about that role, to succeed at playing that role.

[@bigvalley4987]

I agree, much better actors than Cuban.

[@MUFCSINCE90]

He was a good actor in JM and BITH

[@khanyimabaso7008]

💯

[@cassondrad2280]

Pride always comes before your downfall. I can't believe he turned down so many wonderful movies. He had a huge chip on his shoulder. What a hard lesson to learn.

[@thopmsonsmith3256]

Hello Cassandra How are you doing?

[@derekedwards5817]

Good roles by top tier directors too....a tip he failed to follow

[@LadyAngela678]

All those movies he declined was amazing!! Dude is definitely nuts. Now whats he doing? 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@rrg]

Not much 😩

[@jearl3054]

Nuts! You are being kind.

[@officialnotesonlifepodcast]

Lack of confidence and belief in self!

[@OHoneyPot]

Nothing and a bunch of it

[@ancestorbackforthelasttime]

@stryfetc1 😭😭😭😩

[@bjanderson_09]

I can’t believe he turned down all those roles.

[@michellemaiko5995]

Right 😕

[@BigWiltonWilt]

Crazy

[@danavixen6274]

I could picture him in Collateral. But, good for Jamie Foxx.

[@7mariposas740]

And every single one of those movies are amazing but I can't see him playing the roles at all. The people that ended up with those girls were supposed to because they made the movies

[@Natalia-hf3et]

I was shocked too

[@torriebrown9607]

His EGO was bigger than life itself. SMDH

[@theterrestrial3267]

And the sad part about it is looking a pictures and interview It's plain as day and was a Major factor in his downfall

[@torriebrown9607]

@@theterrestrial3267 Well Said

[@torriebrown9607]

@Mahogony Love Jones Right

[@lisa196409]

Cuba don't want to settle down with his wife that he had been with since high school I think they're divorced now if he wasn't out there messing around he was still be with his wife. But he wanted to trade her in for a new one and what these old men don't understand is they don't want you. If you have a little bit of money they don't want you if you got Johnny Depp money they don't want you they just want to use you so get over it old farts

[@reneicejohnson3058]

Coo coo...

[@ElleMS-14]

I’m sorry but the man won an Oscar for essentially being himself. Yes, he’s grown as an actor but at that time, no. Hearing some of the offers he got afterwards is comical! Last King of Scotland, Amistad, Ray?!? He did us a favour by turning them down. I don’t think he had the range and was scared to take on those projects… period.

[@ricardopatton7538]

That's what I think,. he was unsure if he could do the serious acting. Fear is Mother.

[@armcollector5856]

Exactly... and Jamie Foxx embodied that role of RAY he killed it!!

[@ladilondon1213]

👏 👏 👏👏👏👏👏🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@iamhere1315]

MOSTLY YALL CAN'T SEE HOW GIFTED THIS MAN IS AND WHAT HES BEEN THROUGH... HE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO TURN DOWN ANYTHING IF HE CHOOSES TOO! DOESN'T TAKE AWAY HOW TALENTED AND GIFTED HE IS... ULTIMATE GENIUS PLATINUM ACTOR⚘

[@Star-Mac10]

Bra-vo! Finally, someone can see through the superficial. He knew he couldn't pull off those roles! He didn't deserve a seat at those tables and he knew it. The Oscar was given, not earned. Tom Cruise had everything to do with that.

[@PiscesSun_Capricornrising]

Hes struggling with some unresolved emotions. Even in those interviews, notice he makes sure to say the "right" things, but hides his true feelings regarding the questions he was asked. Theyre like pageant answers even though his body language and eyes tell a different story. Unresolved trauma can eat you alive from the inside out, then act out in forms of control and dominance

[@powerbad696]

He needs to KEEP his hands to HIMSELF !!! In those vidoes he seems like a-PERVERT.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

thanks psychologist smh

[@tfaddict8254]

HE TURNED THAT OSCAR INTO AN IDOL. And that destroyed his career. That man made a series of critical mistakes of turning down roles that actors would kill for!

[@crystalsherman8896]

Exactly

[@CheekyTop1]

@Mahogany Culture exactly now he realizes it means nothing

[@Chuck_EL]

I remember when he showed up at the 1998 Blockbuster awards for Rod Tidwell , you can tell he was pompous, didn't want to be there and gave a half ass thank you speech At first , I assumed he was tired , then he revealed he thought it was a joke and didn't care for the award but got paid alot to show up

[@Miss_Loving]

Looks like Cuba didn't want to be typecast in "black films" at the time. He wanted to expand his repertoire. I think he learned a great lesson from that. 👍

[@mekasims1981]

Right

[@queenximora1097]

EXACTLY 🎯🎯🎯

[@7mariposas740]

And somebody said it before I could cuz I was just about to say the only reason he didn't take those roles because they were all black cast or involved in something that he saw as beneath him because it was about predominantly black issues or issues that he saw as belittling black people but all of those movies were phenomenal movies

[@7mariposas740]

He wanted those white women to see him and respect him so he can more easily have access to them and all it did was lead him down a slippery slope. I can almost guarantee you 99% if not all of those women that he did the SA touching to were part of that same sect of women

[@YaLittleFriend]

Facts smh

[@jmos005]

I’ve learned at least four lessons from Cuba. 1.Take advice’s from good director’s who excitedly wanted to cast me as the lead role in their blockbuster hit. 2. Don’t do your dream work for the awards,do it for your work. 3. Don’t let this oversized ego get into your head. 4. Keep your hands to yourself and leave Becky alone.

[@mekasims1981]

😬🤪😁🤡😬💯✌🏼

[@vabeachtiff]

Bravo👏🏾

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Essentially

[@terencejulius5282]

Perioddddddddddtttt

[@vincente4570]

I agree with #4

[@ButtercreamDreamz]

Cuba was right!! None of those roles were right for him because I’ll be damned if anybody but Jamie Foxx played Ray. That role was legendary and I could NEVER imagine Cuba pulling that off 😳

[@noni6656]

Men of honor..my all time fav movie.....sad to see his demise...what a sad story ...he has a God gifted talent .....

[@scooblov]

I stopped liking Cuba years ago. There was something fake about him. Can’t put my finger on it. I think that’s why he was so good as OJ. You could “feel” he wasn’t being authentic.

[@dstreet43]

Yes

[@skyblue486]

Truth

[@Sunflower94H]

Right

[@lynnjones4993]

FEELING the same way!!! Seems to me that he gave an abundance of mental issues regarding his interview! He's doing "bit parts in movies now."

[@buckwheat1401]

Wow you may be on to something there... But in the same breath if the glove don't fit you must acquit

[@rjulianne]

A lot of people say getting an Oscar early in your career is a curse. May be due to cockiness, you feel like you “arrived”. Someone who is starting out and not getting recognition, will most likely grind, work hard, and will not turn roles down. Look at Leo, he was on the hunt for his Oscar! Finally got one yearsssss into his journey.

[@fazormcghee7936]

Leo one of the goats

[@jayjanzee9059]

Right! But the exception to this theory is Jennifer Hudson. One has to be smart and wise, continuously.

[@moniqueloomis9772]

@@jayjanzee9059 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@onelife7247]

and Leo is a far more talented and versatile actor than many of the others!

[@guysumpthin2974]

Pride , greed , lust , anger , laziness, …. They’re the 7 deadly sins for good reason

[@teejthebrownbratt1725]

Soon as I seen him in Snow Dogs is when I knew it was O V E R 😩😂 with Sisqo in it😂

[@rrg]

😭

[@camecex]

Lets not forget the forgettable Boat Trip

[@BigSalG]

🤣

[@teejthebrownbratt1725]

@@rrg 😂😂😂😂

[@teejthebrownbratt1725]

@@camecex totally forgot about that movie😂

[@claytonthomas5883]

His mom give him the wrong advice. She should have told him keep your hands to yourself.

[@gabe-po9yi]

I’ve heard other people who’ve won Oscars early in their careers say that they were afraid of taking subsequent roles, because they thought they’d be expected to deliver another Oscar-worthy performance and that’s how they’d be judged. And what if they didn’t live up to it, would people then say their win was just a fluke. I wonder if this was what was really going on with him.

[@wonton28]

I was thinking the same. He was afraid to fail. He saw the script and was like dang, I don't think I can make this character come to life

[@carayj]

Winning the Oscar did nothing for his career

[@nancykerrigan]

I liked him in The People vs OJ.

[@rrg]

@@jakemiles1427 Yup!

[@BayouKitchenGuy]

Because he turned all the opportunities down.

[@carayj]

@@jakemiles1427 he also made alot of movies that flopped....and now he he is me too out of the industry he cant keep his hands off of white women, so yes winning an Oscar did nothing for him

[@Offa_Meee]

His wife has a strong ass neck…very fugly ijs🤷‍♀️

[@kyanamorsell1]

he turned down amazing roles, but thank God he did because the RIGHT people were chosen. I enjoyed his role in fighting temptations tho, that was my movie when I was a kid lol… I am happy women finally feel strong enough to speak up on the wrongdoings of these “powerful” men. If he does wrong call him out on it!

[@shimeicareaves]

It didn’t fit him

[@mscdb424]

You’re right… Literally couldn’t imagine anyone other than Jamie Foxx as Ray.

[@mscdb424]

@@TheLovesnowangel FACTS! He literally morphed into Ray.. and Will definitely did the damn thing in Ali!

[@chrisman3431]

@@mscdb424 Jamie, Will and Forrest BODIED those roles. I'm still a little scared of Forrest bc in my head I could only see Idi Amin lol

[@TheNewgreatlife]

I loved The Fighting Temptations! The first movie I ever saw Beyonce in! I didn't realize Carmen existed at the time lol.

[@CrossCreativeMindsConsulting]

I say he ruined his career when he appeared in Snow Dogs... He should still be punching the air after that 🥴

[@yes2768]

What about Boat Trip😳

[@CrossCreativeMindsConsulting]

@@yes2768 🤣 he has a catalog of cringy film lol

[@mekasims1981]

@@yes2768 was those movies about🤭

[@instructorgirl7057]

Not punching the air 😂😂😂

[@msj8207]

😂😂😂😂

[@LyricalFoxx]

I remember meeting him in New Orleans some years back… Cuba would get that way after drinking..I remember a waitress there getting mad at him..next morning we heard on the radio cops were looking for him …TMZ and other news outlets tried contacting me for almost over 2 years after that night but ignored them..he is human like anyone else but he does have his issues

[@FunkyBruja]

When she said "You already this is about to be some mess" LMAO

[@taupenoire1933]

He should have gotten an Oscar for his role in Boyz N the hood !he killed it!

[@cryptjoi9194]

Now you know the Oscars 🤣😂

[@jocelyngardner5711]

Not!!! Movie was junk especially the story

[@sdlsaves]

Either they don't no or it don't show, or they just don't care about giving him that Oscar. LOL 😆 😆 😆

[@normanparson3941]

@@jocelyngardner5711 U DUMB AS SHIT BOYS IN THE HOOD WAS A CLASSIC AND THE CRITICS GAVE IT A 91 PERCENT OUT OF A 100 BUT HE SHOULD'VE WON A OSCAR FOR MEN OF HONOR

[@victorspell1]

@@jocelyngardner5711 Let me respond to your comment in the words of Arnold: WRONG!!!

[@BlindVisionary81]

I can totally see him in some of the movies he was offered and rejected…. Wish he had been more selective with the women he chose to deal with rather than the movies he passed on

[@danavixen6274]

💯

[@ninjaart3615]

He blames his self. Yet, we got black women like Brittney Griner won't despite it was her drugs. smh . Black man, go another country; these black women aren't worth it.

[@ShaynieB]

I couldnt see him in any of them.

[@kenneyp.9456]

@@ShaynieB Yh because all the actors that played his role killed it

[@karawashington4862]

That part!!

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

That Quincy Jones sent him a bottle a champagne and said “You’re part of the family now!” 🍾😩 Just SENT me! 🤣👀 AND where does Boat Trip & Snow Dogs fall on Cuba’s list?! 🤔

[@prettyqueen573]

I was thinking the same thing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 snow dogs must of been the being of his down fall cuz baby😆🤣🤣🤣

[@mekasims1981]

Freaks😬

[@lostsoul7980]

This should be pinned. It wasn’t that he passed on all those great roles. It’s more the roles he did choose were straight garbage. Same thing with Halle berry. Won an Oscar chose trash roles after that

[@tinyking11]

😂💀💀💀💀 Facts! It was so bad

[@KinToNatTuner]

I thought the same. What family? That weirdo Hollywood family 😳

[@SavageDiamonds]

I was asking myself about him for years. He's hugely talented. I always thought that early Oscar award win, as well, was well deserved. 👏 I miss his acting so much. I can't ever understand, how come someone that has those opportunities in their life, let them slip through. 😕

[@destinysmith8149]

the fighting temptations with Beyoncé is one of my fav movies he has a lead role in .

[@williamrobinson8859]

He basically did what Monique did! He was feeling himself to the point where it made him lose out on good movies. Bro did well on the people Vs OJ because he lives like O.J.

[@Me-gh4qu]

What movies did he turn down?

[@rrg]

@@Me-gh4qu ???

[@williamrobinson8859]

@@Me-gh4qu they said it on the video

[@Me-gh4qu]

@@williamrobinson8859 i watched 5 seconds then went to the comment section 😅😅. My bad I did watch it after. Thank you

[@Me-gh4qu]

@@rrg my bad I posted before I watched

[@amongus9270]

I knew he jagged his career but had no idea he turned down all these opportunities smdh

[@brianbayer4868]

It's good thing he turned down the last king of Scotland, Ali and Ray Charles, I can't imagine seeing him in those roles.

[@rayanagram]

This guy got a lucky break, then mistakenly thought he had real talent. Never been a fan but I wish him well

[@MaydayMay91]

Right

[@katstaples3264]

I agree

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

This shows one minute you have it all the next minute you have nothing appreciate what talent that you have and thank God

[@MannyMensah94]

Dope video.... I wish Cuba nothing but the best in life. Glad he owned his mistakes. Its not easy to own up mistakes.

[@missshannon9790]

It oughta be easy if YOU made em.

[@ninjaart3615]

@@missshannon9790 yet you women seem to not own up to anything. 🤣🤣🤣

[@spiritualvibrations2825]

@@ninjaart3615 Generalizing again?

[@ninjaart3615]

@@spiritualvibrations2825 you can't when it's facts. 👍 Seems when a female on this show is down and out, it's hope she gets better. A man that admitting his mistake, fuck him. I don't know, you women is the reason black men don't want nothing to do with you. Other countries here I come.

[@eikoqdupree101]

who said he did. same thing over and over. 😥

[@donnajustbeingreal6607]

Wow RRG.. I didn't know he was in high demand for great movies. He turned them down. I feel he would have done well in Collateral Damage.

[@rogerdodger8415]

I just finished watching CGJ in the movie "radio". If he didn't get an Oscar for his performance, then there's no one that deserved it. Absolutely PHENOMENAL.

[@michaelangelomcfly3910]

CGJ ¿

[@rogerdodger8415]

@@michaelangelomcfly3910 Cuba gooding junior

[@michaelangelomcfly3910]

@@rogerdodger8415 Ok Radio I Will ✔it Out

[@rogerdodger8415]

@@michaelangelomcfly3910 Even if you pay to rent it..trust me...great story.. phenomenal acting from him..feel good ending. Just great. I hope you enjoy it!

[@kyleking284]

I can't believe he turned down those roles what was he thinking!?😳 Despite all he went through I still love the guy he's a great actor that made a lot of poor decisions at least he's still smiling! RIP to his dad🙏 Thanks RRG👍❤⭐

[@kimt4565]

He did Snow Dogs right after he won the Academy Award 😳 WHY! Then he just fell off. I never really knew why until this video. The director that he won the Academy Award with was a top notch director and he gave him great advice. After turning down 1 or even 2 films by top directors that did extremely well and won awards, you would think that he would put 2 and 2 together. Wow, it's like his mind was on crack or something.

[@queenreg7]

Maybe it was. I don’t understand. Isn’t that the point to seek out work and then act? What was he waiting for, exactly?

[@amenenema474]

Listen, don't you get it? He wasn't about to settle for some lackluster Steven Spielberg movie or some shit like that. He was now an Oscar-winning master of his craft who could "do better" than that. I mean, who WOULDN'T choose Snow Dogs over Amistad? 🤣

[@shalinalewis2957]

​@@amenenema474😂😂😂

[@christopherbrownmaaga4668]

It's so bad that Cuba sr was found dead in his car waiting for the paramedics but he die From natural Causes.

[@theunicornishere]

He makes his own choices and therefore has to deal with the consequences, even down to the women he chooses.

[@mekasims1981]

🤡🤭

[@toniwilson8212]

Sure nuff

[@gregorymccullough8499]

I noticed he don't care for dark women.

[@PKshockwave]

How? Just because his ex wife and current girlfriend isn't black? How do you know none of the alleged 30 women he was inappropriate with wasn’t black? 🤔

[@desireawinton9745]

@@gregorymccullough8499 'Who cares, maybe he know dark women don't want his ass!

[@danikindle73]

Thanks!

[@rrg]

Thank you so much!

[@mycousinr7855]

Love how your videos always make me 100% engaged and focused on the content❤👑

[@rrg]

Thanks so much for watching ❤

[@MsAngelaSunshine]

Jamie Foxx's role "Ray" was fitting for him.

[@rrg]

Definitely

[@rogera9855]

Of course the fact he knew how to play the piano already and everything he was meant to play that role

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

Omar Gooding hug your brother Cuba always looks like a mix between “Yeap I did that shhhhh & in need of a good hug from someone who really loves him in EVERY single photo!

[@gregd4633]

You got a nice following as well, I absolutely love supporting my brothers and sisters. Especially since I’m a business owner myself, so if you don’t mind I’m subscribing to your platform as well. Blessings to you and your family, and I’m praying for your future endeavors

[@michellekirkendall818]

Both are great actors.

[@cocoapuff134]

That was the embodiment of his character in "Boyz In The Hood"....needs a hug/mad as hell !

[@oddcious_]

What makes me upset is people pick and choose who they want in their good graces when someone is the villain, just like the case with r Kelly, people don’t like what he did but they still play his music , people know M. Jordan don’t fuck with his ppl but they still buy his shoes like …people definitely set with the trend and not by their own opinion …I Cuba was the best man but he wasn’t the worst either

[@theunicornishere]

Good point.

[@shimeicareaves]

Facts

[@K.D-Gaia]

Oh snap Michael Jordan ain't kinfolk? Lol I had no idea

[@channeloffun4861]

Good point

[@goldbars777]

Those roles come with sacrifices. He KNEW what he was doing. There are doors and levels in the upper echelons‼️

[@joeylabranche1014]

Its sad because i grow up in the 90s and Cuba Gooding Jr inspired me to become an actor i ad a lot of respect and admiration for the man. My father told me when i was young never try to meet your heroes because you will always be disappointed.

[@Chitownhomestead]

Hes a 🤡 and the blk community has never checked for him... he'll never learn w those "ww" that keep throwing his goofy 🤪 🙄 self under the bus...smh

[@MsDesiree39]

what do ww have to do with his effed up choices? always blaming other pple for black pple doing dumb shit, same with the original actor played Tank in the Matrix movies; another black actor feeling himself and refused a million dollars while demanding main star money. He was replaced. Cuba wasa cheating slime bucket

[@toniwilson8212]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@keyfield8967]

He found those ww on rush hour city buses...if he like white meat at least make it presentable. Besides, there are waaaay too many fine sistas out there for such tomfoolery...

[@MsDesiree39]

@@keyfield8967 sistas who are the bottom of datign sites and the least married women in America, he's a mess and he's all yours

[@sarahreviewsinasmr]

​@@MsDesiree39Bitter much? Why do people speculate and present town talks as facts.

[@lisettes.9598]

Josh Hartnett did the same thing. He should have been huge, but got blackballed after turning down Batman.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Which one?

[@lisettes.9598]

@@sunshinesunflowerz1647 the first one Christian Bale did.

[@cjjohnson3827]

Yep, he really sabotaged his career. He could have been Will Smith status ( pre Oscar slap)

[@sherryjennings9542]

Yep

[@desireawinton9745]

Lol...

[@MsGoldenSmiles]

I'm older and to hear about some of these acts being called "sexual harassment" etc is really eye opening. I clearly remember being a waitress and having men pinch my butt or give me a hug too tight, or stick my tip in my shirt between my breasts or kiss me on the mouth.. but we brushed them off and knew they were tipsy and just would say things like "Alright Mr. Peters thats enough! Go home now!" and sent them on their way. I never knew it was sexual harassment or that it was something they could be jailed for and certainly never thought about going to the police. I remember my boss staring at my boobs whenever I would go in his office or hear them talk about banging women after work and it was just normal. It was creepy but I just rolled my eyes and would walk out. I'm not condoning what they did, they were wrong in their actions ...I'm just comparing the times.

[@uberdriver2955]

Its different when youre rich and famous...at that point biatches see dollars even though they probably felt special that cuba gooding touched me...reminds me of monica sucking clintons dick then deciding he was so bad to me...

[@nickophonicnicky]

You told the truth. I'm older also, and what people forget or don't think of nowadays is that back then, times were different. It was the culture, the fabric of everyday American life.

[@TokyoDogz]

It was bad back then and it is bad now.

[@kingquads6982]

I can't imagine the frustration of his agent declining all those roles.

[@ahviwe]

Damn, he let go of such iconic films😳💔

[@Trayvonsantana]

RRG always hit me with the good stuff , I was scrolling and saw the title and said finally! Much love and thanks for all the content you give us!! Btw I still feel he can make millions, he just gotta get back in the swing of things!

[@rrg]

Awww we love you! Thank you for always tuning in ❤️

[@Trayvonsantana]

@@rrg love ya right back 🧡🧡

[@Sherryrice4149]

I'm just shocked that he thought he was all that but he. turned down all of those good rolls. But I'm glad he's taking responsibility and .saying that he got in his own way. And he did not blame others.🙆🏽‍♀️

[@obiephillips9174]

You can't just put periods anywhere that you want to. That is not how you construct sentences.

[@michelebrown5142]

@@obiephillips9174 Answer me this. Why do people want to critique the way someone writes like we're still in school? Does it make you feel better?

[@wonton28]

I didn't even notice the periods. I just read the words lol

[@sportshistorybuff]

Fascinating how the Tiger Woods' and Cuba Goodings' of the entertainment world can abuse any number of women they wish but the lineup of willing women doesn't shrink in the slightest.

[@Shaun__X.]

Even as a preteen watching Jerry Maguire, I’ve always felt something was off about him. I guess it’s starting to reveal itself today in court.

[@fasteddie9055]

I liked him a lot since BOYS IN THE HOOD. He was a great actor back then. Now, he has become just another Hollywood lost soul because he thought himself too powerful.. Gooding Jr. forgot that he is merely a novice newcomer in the Hollywood game. He turned down important roles and he burned himself out with the powers to be. Powerful white men know how to put you in your place quickly once you rock their boat. I hope that you have learned your lesson Cuba. Don't forget that as a Blackman you are always the last hired and the first fired. Moreover in the modern political white supremist scenario, you are just another example of the replacement theory. Open up an acting school in Compton or Bed Sty , Brooklyn and ingratiate yourself with the disadvantaged communities that have always been your principal supporters. Good luck, Gooding Jr. Be a survivor and don't let the system ruin another talented Blackman.

[@719kai719]

@Masculinity WTF are you even babbling about nonsensically?

[@vincente4570]

I hope he himself read your comments 🐕.

[@antisocialbutterfly3680]

The ad libs are equally as good as the actual video content.Kudos!!!😂👍🏽💜

[@rrg]

Thank you! 😘

[@sunnyuptown.7109]

Kinda glad he declined those offers. I can’t see anyone else playing Ray other than Jamie Foxx or Ali other than Smith.

[@msdeshabangbang]

I met him in a bar in Louisville. He was off the chain! He motorboated me and damn near kissed me in my mouth. He was a nice guy, but I can definitely see why many deem his behavior inappropriate.

[@rrg]

WHOA 😵‍💫

[@americanflagwalk1935]

Worked with Cuba on a movie. He was super friendly. Introduced himself to my kids. Just a regular guy.

[@TheTiger2311]

Cuba has the ability to get his career back on track!

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

Nah!!

[@Mars-qx7mq]

It's not Cuba's fault there is a lack of leading roles that requires you to say "show me the money"

[@BirdLadySpeaks]

Wow. Yes. I am so shocked. I didn’t know any of this. He was such a good actor. Another great video. 💛💛💛💛

[@desireawinton9745]

"His fine brother has taken the spot light now though!

[@dbrown5443]

BwaaHaaHaa @ 1:22. You have me rollin'. "You already know this about to be some mess." AaaHaaaaHaa! Too funny! Thanks for posting your vids.

[@rrg]

Glad you enjoyed it 😂

[@curtish.6900]

His career was ruined by ego and alcohol addition . Look at his face, classic features of alcoholism. Once the money and fame came he spiraled out of control.

[@JabariWadeAKAPrintingPastah]

He is/was very talented. He could have still be making millions.

[@rrg]

We agree

[@missshannon9790]

He's a mysoginist. A sexual aggressor. He deserves to LOSE every penny he ever earned as an actor.

[@vincente4570]

Well that’s up to him. He needs to stop fucking around with white women that has done nothing but get him in hot water.

[@lovelylife1896]

I'm keep it one hundred what the problem is he thinks he too good for his own people so not only did he turned down roles representing the culture he turns away from his own kind(blk women ).no its not mandatory to date his own but it's obvious on which side he's trying to be on but it has back fired on him sadly

[@mekasims1981]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🤡✌🏼

[@emanualcarr7408]

His choice though. He does not owe black women anything. Fan or not

[@michaelwiley7794]

OJ Simpson - Tiger Woods Syndrome coinciding with so many Black male athlete and celebrities who have a self hatred for our Black women...

[@ladilondon1213]

@@emanualcarr7408 Technically he own no one blk wyt blu green yeller or what ever🤭But the point that is being made, is being he is mixed and thought he deserved more upcast type roll. Sad thing is the roles were of ppl that ppl would have loved to see him in accordance with film makers and he was hot at the time…. This is an EXCELLENT eye opener to what I have always said…. Good or not, roles will be given to who they want to not ALWAYS TO WHOM DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY…..

[@shawnatv4355]

100

[@makeupandallthatjas]

So he turned down all those other projects but did Boat Trip & Snow Dogs?! ☹️

[@snakeslayer831]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😺😺😺

[@ronijohnson6137]

Cuba Gooding Jr could never play the last King of Scotland! Forrest Whittaker owned that role!

[@ibrahimkiggundu302]

He’s one of the best actors out there. I loved his performance in the movie Radio

[@GoddesssofMind]

Meanwhile his bro is a better actor than him. He got Heart!

[@sherryjennings9542]

Facts

[@ninasosa2557]

Yep

[@christopherbrownmaaga4668]

Rest in peace Sidney Poitier

[@rrg]

RIP ❤

[@greenqueen2673]

I read both Sydney Poitier's and Diahann Carroll's autobiographies recently, and I don't have as much respect for Sydney as I used to. He was a narcissist who cheated on his black first wife with Diahann (who was also married). He was controlling and very possessive of her and would become physically violent for no good reason. I'm giving him the side-eye.

[@moniqueloomis9772]

@@greenqueen2673 Ditto!

[@1Robbinh]

I believe the death of his father has alot to do with his decline in his career.

[@lhdollbaby]

Baby, he was cutting da fool waaaay b4 that happened!!!!🙄🥴

[@parisjej]

@@lhdollbaby 😂 Thats how i feel when they always try to use Kanye mama to excuse his actions🥴🥴🥴like baby Kanye been off lol

[@lhdollbaby]

@@parisjej great minds think alike 😉

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

HE FELL OFF YEARS BEFORE THAT FAM

[@elizabethjames213]

Please leave him alone...no one was born perfect. You seem to find pleasure in persons GOING DOWN. Let him be...God will provide for him again😢😢😢. Nuff nuff love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤ 💕

[@callmecarmella]

That Ray role was all Jamie Fox. No one could have played that better.

[@brian1291]

Cuba's career ended just like Ricky's.......

[@UniquelyJas]

Damn 💀

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I hate you 😭😂😂😂

[@chrisman3431]

Ba damn

[@justmarguax9207]

Very shocked at all of this. Such a great actor.

[@donaldtramp3861]

Well he like white women NOT our problem!! Black women Stay away!!

[@YaLittleFriend]

Yep same…. like dang Cuba! Im also realizing there’s no such thing a private vs. public image. Who you are is who you are, in darkness and in light. Smh

[@danavixen6274]

All of that talent... WASTED! I actually liked him as OJ in American Crime Story. You have to be MINDFUL when success comes! Don't let the Oscar go to your head! 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@theyetti90]

If financial literacy was baked into our culture I think a lot less would end up poor after a dumb career move.

[@MollyWarren14]

He was a Damn Fool , all those movies were great and all the actors won .

[@MultiMaria212]

Wait so he turned down these offers but accepted Snow Dogs?????

[@KrissyJay777]

I hate how folks like to bash other folks for being honest when it comes to battling demons. News flash this fact applies to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US

[@BarbiexxxDoll]

Because it's so fake..."I'm battling demons" ugh if you a drug addict,gay or a whore etc just SAY THAT AND LIVE IN YOUR TRUTH.

[@aplusdiva7006]

True ...

[@lorelange]

not every single one of us go around asssalting women our demons are not hurting other people like he's done not the same demons

[@aplusdiva7006]

@@lorelange There's no sin greater than the next. We've All done something regardless.

[@lorelange]

@@aplusdiva7006 yes there "sins" greater than others, that's why some actions are crimes, some are aggravated, there are degrees in crimes, etc...... not the same, that's it!!

[@stayfly3000]

My face at 2:30 😲...what in the world was he reading that made all those movies sound like a bad idea? Oooook now I see! The roles he was being offered were seemingly written for black men. I think he thought he should try to "rise above" and do more "colorless" roles. What a difference in what he was willing to take once his money started acting funny.

[@jessicaaudate]

I mean Amistad was a slave movie...

[@articulatemadness]

His father wasn't very nice with their mother. when he was growing up - very abusive during his drugged out days before he left Main Ingredient. Just look at Sr.'s backstory - also he was leaving Charlie Murphy's funeral when he was found in the car with more drugs on him that Tony Montana would have. This has had a profound effect on Jr.

[@bubbyu77]

The real truth is Cuba knew that he wasn’t good enough to play roles with such a range and definition as well as recognition. He was looking over his shoulder waiting for that moment when everyone says really you think you’re that good and he wasn’t willing to do the work. He couldn’t receive it, thus he couldn’t believe it.

[@Mookaron]

That man have a hard time keeping his hands to himself. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@landismithCOJ]

He said no to all of those roles?????🤔🤔🤔

[@rrg]

Yup smh

[@LONDONelese]

I’m glad though especially the African ones

[@landismithCOJ]

I can't see anyone else playing Edi Amin other than Forrest Whitaker.

[@Babziboo]

I could never warm up to him no matter how good he was in movies. I picked up the wrong vibes from him...and that nose was icing on the cake.

[@vabeachtiff]

Chile...🤣🤣🤣

[@bettyjones6240]

Lol

[@bettyjones6240]

I agree. I feel the same way about Terrance Howard.

[@OliviaInWhite]

On June 13, 2019, Gooding was booked on charges of misdemeanor forcible touching and sexual abuse in the third degree in New York City relating to an incident in which he allegedly groped a woman at a bar in Times Square.[22] On October 10, he was indicted on a separate, additional sexual abuse charge.[23] As of August 2020, 30 women have accused Gooding of unwanted sexual touching.[24][25][26] Gooding was formally charged for three incidents, each resulting in misdemeanor charges of forcible touching and third degree sexual abuse.[27] On April 12, 2022, Gooding pleaded guilty to forcibly touching a woman at a New York nightclub in 2018, telling the judge he "kissed the waitress on her lips" without her consent at the LAVO New York nightclub. He also admitted to the two other alleged incidents of non-consensual contact, which took place in October 2018 and June 2019.[28] The plea deal that Gooding reached with prosecutors called for no jail time, and it allowed him to withdraw his misdemeanor plea and plead to the lesser violation of harassment as long as he continued counseling for six months.[29] On August 19, 2020, a woman filed a lawsuit against Gooding accusing him of raping her in 2013 in New York City.[30][31]

[@badmanslaughter]

The way Steve Harvey looked at him lol

[@eprahs1]

He turned down roles that had 2 do with black people. Of course

[@zacarahdalleny3906]

He loves fleas

[@Mfitz90]

He turned down some pretty good roles!!!!

[@rrg]

Sure did smh

[@delitoofinedoe]

I think that first award made him afraid to fail. So he ended up failing because of his fear smh

[@TheHappinessHelper_XO]

Brilliant observation!!

[@Rocham5555]

sat next to him and his wife and mother in law at a restaurant in Santa Monica... he gave me a look that ,made me know I better not even try to speak and acknowledge him.... because our tables were so close I could hear his conversation and he told his wife that he didn't want to be approached by none of these fools in here.

[@sibusisoenockcebekhulu9318]

Thank you once again, great commentary, Love from South Africa✊🏿

[@rrg]

Thanks so much for watching!