‘Possibly Referring to Oprah’: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Son of Ice Cube, Reveals He Turned Down a Role in a Film Financed by a Person Who Previously Disrespected His Father

O’Shea Jackson Jr. caused a stir on social media by disclosing his decision to turn down an acting role in solidarity with his father, Ice Cube.

The 32-year-old actor made the revelation on X (formerly Twitter) in response to a query about quitting a job quickly.

Jackson explained that he auditioned for a role, was hired, and even met with the director. However, upon discovering that the project’s funding came from someone who had disrespected his father throughout his career, he promptly declined the role. He emphasized that the entire process unfolded within a week but refrained from disclosing the specific role or individual involved.

Social media users commended Jackson for his integrity and loyalty to his family. Some speculated on the identity of the individual in question, with one suggesting it might be Oprah Winfrey, whom Ice Cube recently criticized for allegedly excluding him from her talk show despite promoting his projects.

Jackson has a track record of defending his family, notably calling out rapper Logic for referencing his mother in a song. His portrayal of Ice Cube in the film “Straight Outta Compton” catapulted his acting career, leading to roles in various films and the AppleTV+ series “Swagger.”