Ice Cube pressed his hands and feet into wet cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre Tuesday, officially joining the ranks of Hollywood legends in a ceremony celebrating his decades of impact across music, film, and culture.
The forecourt of the iconic theatre at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. was packed with fans and media as Ice Cube, born O’Shea Jackson, thanked the crowd:
“Thank you for everybody that has showed up to hear a young dude from South Central Los Angeles get a chance to express how much I’m appreciative,” he said. “And I’m living the dream.”
Joining him on stage were his son O’Shea Jackson Jr., who portrayed him in Straight Outta Compton, and longtime collaborator Mike Epps.
“Your handprint has been on this city for decades,” said Jackson Jr. “It’s only right that it is cemented forever.”
‘Truth to Power’ Tour Announced on Same Day
The ceremony coincided with Ice Cube’s announcement of his first domestic headlining tour in over a decade. The “Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude” tour begins September 4 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and includes a September 28, 2025 stop at Crypto.com Arena in LA.
“Truth to Power is more than a tour — it’s a 40-year celebration,” he said. “The world needs truth. The people need power. And that’s what my music brings.”
A Legacy Built Across Generations
Ice Cube launched his career with N.W.A, writing revolutionary tracks like Straight Outta Compton and Gangsta, Gangsta. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.
He began his solo journey with the platinum-certified AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted in 1990 and has since released 11 studio albums, with five going platinum and two gold.
In film, Ice Cube made his debut in Boyz n the Hood (1991) and later starred in and produced the Friday, Barbershop, Ride Along, and Are We There Yet? series. He also directed The Players Club in 1998.
Beyond Music and Movies: Impact in Sports and Justice
In 2017, Ice Cube received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the recording category. He co-founded the Big3 basketball league, which emphasizes player empowerment and fan engagement.
In 2023, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced the Ice Cube Impact Award, recognizing his contributions to social justice, education, and community leadership.
BY YOONJAE JUNG [jung.yoonjae@koreadaily.com]
