The Father-Son Duo of Actor-Rapper Ice Cube and O’Shea Jackson Jr.
The image of the father, O’Shea Jackson Sr. (commonly known as Ice Cube) on the left from 1990 at the age of 21, and his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr. on the right from 2017 at the age of 26. Photo: Al Pereira | Lilly Lawrence
Ice Cube has had an illustrious career in both music and film. Just a year after the breakup of NWA, he released his solo album “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted.” In 1990, this album earned him platinum status and acclaim, and a year later, O’Shea Jackson Jr. was born. Following in his father’s footsteps, O’Shea ventured into both the music and film industry. In 2015, he took on the pivotal role of his father in the biographical film “Straight Outta Compton.”
O’Shea Jackson Jr. Takes the Lead in “Just Mercy”
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is set to take the lead role in “Just Mercy.” The 27-year-old actor, who happens to be the eldest son of rapper Ice Cube, will be joining Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson, and Jamie Foxx in this Warner Bros. television project, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
What Is O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Net Worth?
Net Worth: O’Shea Jackson Jr. is an American actor and rapper with a net worth of $3 million. O’Shea Jackson Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California in 1991. He is the son of Ice Cube and famously portrayed his father in the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton.”