O’Shea Jackson Jr. embraces his privilege and isn’t ashamed to be labeled a “nepo baby.” The eldest son of the famous rapper and actor Ice Cube spoke in detail about the controversial topic during the interview.
He gives a fresh perspective on the sensitive discourse that has taken over Hollywood in recent times
O’Shea Jackson Jr Thanks His Father Ice Cube For Endless Opportunities
The “Straight Outta Compton” actor has earned new status after taking a different approach to dealing with the “rich kid” label that the rest of his peers seem to be defensive about.
During an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Jackson politely aired his views on the ongoing conversation about “nepo babies.” Dressed in a neon green jacket over a black T-shirt and matching jeans, the actor looked stylish as he answered Clarkson’s question about his take on the unattractive tag.
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He said, “You know, I’m always grateful for everything my father had to do to give me the opportunities I had. If I run away from that or avoid it in any way, in my view that’s disrespectful to all that he has to go through.”
Speaking about her famous father Ice Cube who rose to fame as a member of the Los Angeles-based rap group “NWA” in the late 1980s, the “Long Shot” actress added, “He didn’t work as hard as he did for me to not accept and appreciate it.”
Jackson told Clarkson that he chooses to wear his “nepo baby” status “as a badge of honor” in both his personal and professional life. “A lot of people, when they see me, naturally [they say], ‘Hey you’re Ice Cube’s son.’ You’re right, 100% that’s my hero. That’s my coach,” said the actor.
He, however, stated, “At the same time, the door can be opened but you have to go through it.” Jackson reveals how individuals judge him as Ice Cube’s son. He said, “I have a lot of people, they have an idea of what I’m going to be before I go on any set because of their idea of my dad.” He goes on to state how people think he acts “entitled” because of his father’s status.
“They think I’m coming to set up a sense of entitlement, or I feel like I need to have 15-20 ‘owners’ with me, straight rap stuff,” said the actor, “But no, I’m here for work. I pride myself on professionalism me.”
California Native Previously Overcame ‘Nepo Baby’ Tag On Twitter
While Jackson doesn’t seem upset about being labeled a “nepotism baby,” the actor has made a point of distinguishing between having privilege and working hard to enjoy it.
Through his Twitter account last December, the “Den Of Thieves” actor revealed to his followers that he had to work to get the role of his father, in the 2015 film, “Straight Outta Compton.”
In the thread, Jackson mentioned how his dad told him that playing his character would happen in a “perfect world.” However, that will not happen in reality. The young actor later revealed that he took up the challenge and auditioned for the role for two years because he was already in college studying screenwriting.
He added, “I had to get up and make it work. From the roles I chose. The work ethic I instilled in them. My professionalism on sets and promo tours. Even leaving HIS agency and going to find my own team. Once the doors open, it’s up to me to walk through it and thrive.
However, Jackson credits his success to his father’s “love” for him and “the work he did to help him get where he was.”
He proudly wrote, “And for me to ignore him or not accept and use as a guide is stupid and disrespectful. I am grateful and I use his teachings every day.” The “Cocaine Bear” actor ended his lengthy message by encouraging other privileged children to embrace the opportunities their rich parents have given them and be proud of their accomplishments.
Kate Hudson Also Shares The Same Sentiment As Jackson Jr
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It seems that other nepo babies in the Hollywood industry are speaking up and owning their narrative. According to The Blast, Kate Hudson discussed the controversial trending topic during an interview while promoting her movie, “Glass Onion.”
The “Bride Wars” actress stated that when it comes to the “nepotism thing,” she doesn’t really care about it.
The mother of three rightly defended her privilege, saying, “I look at my children and we are a family that tells stories. It’s definitely in our blood. People can call it whatever they want, but it’s not going to change that.”
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