O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Birthday: 24 February 1991, Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 180 cm

O'Shea Jackson Jr. is an American actor and musician. O'Shea is the son of rapper Ice Cube and he portrayed his father in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton (2015), which was his feature film debut.His older brother Darrell is also a rapper under the name Doughboy, which is the nickname of the character his father portrayed, Darin &qu... Show more »

Being on set with my dad - that's so cool. People always ask me if that made me nervous, but it's th...Show more »

Being on set with my dad - that's so cool. People always ask me if that made me nervous, but it's the same element when you're a kid - when your parents come in the auditorium for those school performances. It calms you. Show less «

USC has really developed my love for the cinema.

Our trials and our times of pain get the most recognition, but 'Straight Outta Compton' speaks to tr...Show more »

Our trials and our times of pain get the most recognition, but 'Straight Outta Compton' speaks to triumph. When it's doubtful, when nobody is on your side, when your back is against the wall, you triumph and make it through. Showing growth through movies promotes growth. Show less «

I want more movies like 'Straight Outta Compton.' Showing our stories of triumph, we'll make it thro...Show more »

I want more movies like 'Straight Outta Compton.' Showing our stories of triumph, we'll make it through, and we'll get to something better. Show less «

Have confidence in everything. No matter what it is that you're doing, know that you can do it bette...Show more »

Have confidence in everything. No matter what it is that you're doing, know that you can do it better than anyone. Show less «

Ice Cube's the coolest dad. A lot of parents - a lot of kids do not think their parents are cool. Oh...Show more »

Ice Cube's the coolest dad. A lot of parents - a lot of kids do not think their parents are cool. Oh, no. My dad's cool... You know, I was born in 1991. That's when 'Boyz n the Hood' came out. So I've always see him on TV. I don't see everybody else's dad, you know. So I've always had a sense of, you know, he's cool. He's in the light. Show less «

My parents wouldn't have sent me out into the world with wool over my eyes. You have to be aware, or...Show more »

My parents wouldn't have sent me out into the world with wool over my eyes. You have to be aware, or you'll be swallowed. Show less «

The trials my father went through were things most young black males have to go through. There was n...Show more »

The trials my father went through were things most young black males have to go through. There was nothing he shielded from me, because it doesn't matter how you grow up, those who oppress will oppress. It's all completely relatable; everyone feels NWA. Show less «

I want to pursue a career in film.

The stress and turmoil that my father had to go through at a young age to make sure that I didn't ha...Show more »

The stress and turmoil that my father had to go through at a young age to make sure that I didn't have the same trials and tribulations, I couldn't be more grateful. Show less «

When, you know, when you're playing basketball, you have to have confidence in your moves if they're...Show more »

When, you know, when you're playing basketball, you have to have confidence in your moves if they're gonna work. Show less «

It's always extremities when you are a young black male dealing with law enforcement.

This entire cast, N.W.A, was an all-star group, and I really feel like people are going to look at '...Show more »

This entire cast, N.W.A, was an all-star group, and I really feel like people are going to look at 'Straight Outta Compton' years from now like this was an all-star cast. Show less «

Music is always there, but if you're asking me my first love, it's film.

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

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