*O’Shea Jackson Jr. just happens to be Ice Cube’s son and he is going in a report that says “nepo-babies” ( children of famous parents) have a big advantage in the entertainment industry.
The article, published in Vulture on Monday (December 19) provides “an all but definitive guide to the Hollywood nepo-verse,” which spotlights actors, artists and directors that are children of established entertainment professionals.
The bottom line is O’Shea Jackson Jr. ain’t going along with the ‘nepo-baby’ program. In fact, it prompted him to chime in with a lengthy response on Twitter. He pointed out the work he’s put into his career while also acknowledging the support of his father.
“My dad told me in a perfect world, I would play him in straight outta Compton,” he began. “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.
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Jackson was just getting started. He had more to say
“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.”
He continued: “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.”
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
Jackson, who most recently starred in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ earlier this year, went on to show support for “nepo babies” and encouraged everyone to work hard and open up opportunities for their families.
“I say this to say. To the people who are 2nd, 3rd or any number of generational talent/wealth. Embrace that shit,” he wrote. “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 what they are.
He added: “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.”
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