It is always commendable to see rappers get involved in a bit of acting but Ice Cube isn’t a rapper who acts. He’s a certified actor. Period. With nearly 30 movies on his resume and credits that span from executive producer, writer and director, his place in Hollywood has been solidified for sometime now as the roles and checks keep flying his way. His “Ice Cube” demeanor that has been heard on four decades (and counting) of Hip-Hop releases always carries over to the movie version without feeling forced or compromised. His new film Ride Along co-stars Kevin Hart and finds the veteran triple threat featured as a cop who never smiles and relishes in being the figure you love to hate. Hip-Hop Wired salutes the Everythang’s Corrupt rapper for his dedication to the big screen and compiled the 10 best Ice Cube movies for your reading pleasure. Whether he starred as a family man, militant college stoner or straight up gangsta, we found plenty of reason to give these roles “two thumbs up.” — Photo: Columbia Pictures
