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Ice Cube: His Journey from NWA and “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” to Comedies Like “Friday” and “Barber Shop”
About this Episode
Ice Cube is a rapper and actor ("Boyz 'n the Hood," "Friday") who helped shape the genre we know as "gangsta rap." He talks with Guy about the early days of NWA, why the first film he wrote and starred in is a comedy, and why the Beastie Boys were an early inspiration.
Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league, BIG3, opened its season this past weekeend.
Links from the show:
Video for NWA's "Straight Out of Compton"
Video for "It Was a Good Day"
Video for "You Know How We Do It"
Ice Cube in "Boyz 'n the Hood"
Preview for "Friday"
Video for "Jackin' for Beats"
Ice Cube jokes with Jimmy Kimmel
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Hosts & Guests
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