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We’re not sure what Ice Cube’s end game is here (besides promoting the BIG 3), but it’s not going well for him at the moment. The Hip-Hop icon is getting dragged for filth after participating in an interview with established, allegedly, white supremacist Tucker Carlson.
Ice Cube is now appearing on Tucker Carlson? https://t.co/64j16snQT7
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) July 25, 2023
Recently, Cube has been adamant that just because he takes a photo with a scoundrel, it doesn’t mean it’s a co-sign. Such as when he was snapped with faux-Democrat and alleged anti-vaxxer Robert Kennedy Jr.
However, linking with Tucker Carlson, who made a living spewing racist commentary on FOX News on a nightly basis before he was unceremoniously fired, is a bridge too far for many. The name of the episode—Tucker moved his tomfoolery to Twitter after getting booted from FOX News—is titled “Stay in your lane: our drive through South Central LA with Ice Cube.”
While both ride in the back of an SUV, Cube gives Tucker a tour of the South Central neighborhood he grew up in. Of course, Tuck’ems skewed to Cube’s disdain of politics. “Politicians only really pay attention to the people that give them money,” said Cube. “Everybody else is kinda an extra in their movie. We love you in the scene, but we can do the scene without you.”
Added Cube, “Politicians have hidden agendas.”
Nothing Cube said right there is wrong. But that Tucker Carlson wack juice is impossible to get off. Just ask Kanye West. And that’s the main beef from commenters. Especially after many felt Cube was too willing to entertain Donald Trump’s ridiculousness. A common observation was also that Carlson asked leading questions about Obama, George Floyd and the Covid-19 vaccine just to get Cube to give a controversial answer.
Ice Cube explains Why He Didn’t Get Jabbed.
“There’s no repercussions if they’re wrong. But I get all the repercussions if they’re wrong.” pic.twitter.com/YrxB4jxySH
— David Vance (@DVATW) July 26, 2023
See more reactions to Ice Cube taking Carlson on a safari in the hood in the commentary.
Ice Cube doing interviews with racist ass Tucker Carlson AND driving him through the hood?? For what??? For who??? How embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/2pMyfAv8yq
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) July 26, 2023
1. Blue check support coming through…
Ice Cube has street credibility because he is self-made. He has no allegiance to the NBA nor Hollywood and can't be bought. The powers that be are pissed like a hornet too.
— Tired of being politically correct (@USBornNRaised) July 26, 2023
2.
Ice Cube has lost his got damn mind. He let Tucker Carlson guide him w/loaded questions into taking shots at Obama, BLM&COVID vaccines, while Tucker sat there goading him&giggling. I used2think Cube was smart but he’s dumb as hell. He let Tucker use him in a big way. Dude is lost https://t.co/gFSy3usVxw
— Kenny BooYah!
(@KwikWarren) July 26, 2023
3.
In 1991 when Eazy-E accepted an invitation to a dinner hosted by President George H.W. Bush, Ice Cube made his taunt to Eazy (who he’d derided as a sell out) the centerpiece of one of his songs.
2023: this [redacted] is giving South Central tours to a white nationalist. pic.twitter.com/36dLcFJejh
— Brandon David Wilson (@Geniusbastard) July 26, 2023
4. Bruh…
Wait…. read that first sentence, y'all… pic.twitter.com/dABwWBSpIR
— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) July 26, 2023
5.
Robert Kennedy pushes Russian talking points.
Tucker Carlson pushes Russian talking points.
Steve Bannon pushes Russian talking points.
Ice Cube is connected to each of them.
Traitors together and they’re aligning to further the GOP goal of to get 15% Black male voters.
— President Kamala’s Hand (Again) (@myronjclifton) July 26, 2023
6.
Tucker Carlson was the logical next step for Ice Cube. He will endorse and campaign for the Republican nominee in 2024. Just watch. That’s the new next step.
— Candice Marie Benbow (@CandiceBenbow) July 26, 2023
7.
Lmao Ice Cube went from Amerikkkas Most Wanted to hanging out with AmeriKKKans.
Smh
— Juicci Mane
(@juicekan) July 26, 2023
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Ice Cube is a good reminder to all that the rich are their own tribe…and as income inequality increases, they are going to become more nutty as they become divorced from the live experiences of the majority.
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) July 26, 2023
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Ice Cube doing interviews with racist ass Tucker Carlson AND driving him through the hood?? For what??? For who??? How embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/2pMyfAv8yq
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) July 26, 2023
10.
White men having a conversation with Black men is not socially progressive.
What would be socially progressive is if Black men could be mediocre and get the same opportunities as white men.
Thus, Tucker Carlson riding around the hood with Ice Cube is no breakthrough.
— Booker G. Washington (@TendentiousG) July 26, 2023
11.
So Ice Cube did interviews with Piers Morgan & Tucker Carlson & there are some defending this? Yeah get me the hell outta here
— Sons of Killmonger & Disciple of Dark Brandon (@2Strong2Silence) July 26, 2023
12.
BTW: If Ice Cube really wanted to get out a message about his Big Three Basketball league, Jalen Rose has a podcast, as does Stephen A. Smith. There were other avenues, he chose to speak to a white nationalist. This is why they laugh at us.
— Sons of Killmonger & Disciple of Dark Brandon (@2Strong2Silence) July 26, 2023
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This stood out to me, Ice Cube badmouthed virtually every President, but trump. That omission spoke volumes. https://t.co/1URFpundwi
— Kenny BooYah!