Ice Cube's Son O'Shea Jackson Jr. Responds to 'Nepo Baby' Article, Encourages Generational Talent to 'Embrace That S--t'
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is speaking out in response to the viral “nepo babies” article that has been a huge topic of conversation this week.
For those who aren’t aware, “nepo babies” are considered to be the children of celebrities or other successful people who seemingly have easier access to opportunities than the rest of the world.
O’Shea is the 31-year-old son of rapper and actor Ice Cube and he played his father in the movie Straight Outta Compton, which served as the launch of his acting career. He has since been seen in Ingrid Goes West, Den of Thieves, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and the series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
In a series of tweets, O’Shea stated how he worked hard to be where he is today and he encouraged generational talent to “embrace that s–t.”
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“My dad told me in a perfect world, I would play him in straight outta compton. I was already in college for screenwriting at USC. I accepted the challenge. And auditioned for two years before getting the role. After that it was up to me, he couldn’t hold my hand through my career,” O’Shea began his tweets. “I had to get my ass up and make it work.”
Read all of the tweets below.
One of the most famous “nepo babies” ever just slammed the whole debate.
My dad told me in a perfect world, I would play him in straight outta compton. I was already in college for screenwriting at USC. I accepted the challenge. And auditioned for two years before getting the role. After that it was up to me, he couldn’t hold my hand through my career
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
I had to get my ass up and make it work. From the roles I chose. The work ethic I put into them. My professionalism on sets and promo tours. Even leaving HIS agency and goin to find a team of my own. Once the door was opened it was up to me to walk through it and thrive.
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
But none of that. NONE. OF. THAT. Happens that way without the love of my father. The work he put in to get us to a place of opportunity. And for me to ignore that or not accept and use as a guide would be foolish and disrespectful. I am grateful and I use his teachings daily.
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
I say this to say. To the people who are 2nd, 3rd or any number of generational talent/wealth. Embrace that shit. Because it’s something that’s been happening for centuries. Do not let anyone get it in your head that you should feel bad or your accomplishments are less than…
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
…what they are. Bust your ass! Do the work! And leave something for your kids to do the same thing!
It is not a shadow for you to get out of!
It is an empire to which you are growing!
But it all starts with love of yourself. Love of those before you. A strong mind & WORK
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
I wish everyone in this world to be able to present opportunities for their children to succeed. No matter how big or small. It’s something all parents work for. How many people you know working multiple jobs to put they kids through school. Making opportunities is a parents goal
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
Family first. May everyone who reads this, blaze a trail for their family to be able to walk in the future. And teach them to love themselves. To love their family. And pave the way for the next.
Thank you that was my TED talk.
— Stone Cold Shea Jackson (@OsheaJacksonJr) December 20, 2022
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