Ice Cube has forged a connection with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks, as receiving a personalized jersey featuring his nаme on the back and a front patch that highlights the team’s lumberjack imagery

Ice Cube Goes All In on the CFL’s Ottawa RedblacksHaving recently toured Canada, Ice Cube seems to have developed a fondness for the Great White North—and now, Canadian football. 

The legendary rapper has forged a connection with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks.The football franchise in Canada’s capital had a memorable day as they presented the West Coast icon with a preview of their new home jerseys, recently unveiled for the upcoming season.In a video shared by the team, Ice Cube is seen receiving his personalized Redblacks jersey, complete with his nаme on the back and a front patch that reflects the team’s lumberjack imagery.

 “Redblacks,” he says. “Gоddamn, that’s a hard nаme too.

“Transitioning from Raider Nation to #RNation is a natural move for Ice Cube, who should consider visiting Ottawa in the summer to catch a game at Lansdowne Park. The artist, who has tour dates with the Red Hоt Chili Peppers this month, previously performed at the neighbouring TD Place Arena earlier this year during his Straight into Canada tour.For more insights, read Exclaim!’s recent interview with Ice Cube about touring Canada’s smaller cities.