Topic: Ice Cube

6 chapters across the catalog

King for a Day
Episode 1632 58:05 - 1:05:42

1632: King for a Day

Ice Cube, Hip-Hop Prison Industry Conspiracy, 1992 Crime Bill

Rapper Ice Cube recently repeated a long-standing conspiracy theory alleging that music executives met in 1991 to promote gangster rap to fill private prisons. Content analysts trace this story back to an anonymous letter from over a decade ago, noting there is no concrete evidence of such a meeting. The resurgence of this narrative is viewed as a political operation to alienate Black voters from Joe Biden by linking him to the 1992 Crime Bill.

Post Orange
Episode 1289 1:14:19 - 1:18:44

1289: Post Orange

Ice Cube and the Contract for Black America

Rapper Ice Cube faces media backlash after revealing he consulted with the Trump administration on his "Contract for Black America." Don Lemon and other commentators are criticized for misrepresenting the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement. Ice Cube clarifies that while the Biden campaign told him they would talk after the election, the Trump campaign actually incorporated his ideas into their "Platinum Plan."

Post Orange
Episode 1289 1:18:44 - 1:21:58

1289: Post Orange

Media Attacks on Ice Cube's Political Neutrality

Ice Cube appears on various news outlets to defend his status as an undecided voter, arguing that both parties have issues with white supremacy. On MSNBC, Ari Melber is criticized for attempting to link Ice Cube to anti-semitic imagery as a way to discredit his political advocacy. The hosts argue this is a "nasty trick" used by the media to punish black leaders who engage with Republicans.

Croaker
Episode 1288 3:00:42 - 3:05:46

1288: Croaker

Black Male Voters, Trump Platinum Plan

Prominent Black figures including Jason Whitlock, Charlamagne tha God, 50 Cent, and Ice Cube are discussing or supporting aspects of Donald Trump's "Platinum Plan." Charlamagne notes that the Trump campaign is actively courting young Black male voters, a demographic he claims the Democratic "old regime" takes for granted.

Transaged
Episode 1085 2:22:11 - 2:29:10

1085: Transaged

Nut Allergy Pre-boarding, Planned Parenthood Ad

New airline regulations allow passengers with nut allergies to pre-board to wipe down their seats. The hosts also deconstruct a controversial Planned Parenthood "Action Fund" advertisement featuring a white infant and the tagline "She deserves to be a choice." They analyze the ad's target audience and its potential to alienate viewers regardless of their stance on abortion.

Divide & Ruin
Episode 793 2:28:16 - 2:32:17

793: Divide & Ruin

Oscars So White Controversy, Ice Cube on Straight Outta Compton

The "Oscars So White" controversy is dismissed by the hosts as a publicity stunt to boost award show ratings. Rapper and producer Ice Cube is featured in an interview where he expresses a sensible view, stating that he makes movies for the fans rather than industry accolades. The hosts predict that host Chris Rock will use the controversy to his advantage during the broadcast.