Entertainment Icon to Make Major Announcement at Ceremony
WHAT: The iconic and beloved ICE CUBE will leave his mark in Hollywood at an historic handprint-footprint ceremony, along with a special Truth to Power Announcement
WHO: ICE CUBE: a multi-hyphenate international music, film, and sports legend
WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 11AM 10 AM — Media Check In; 11 AM — Ceremony Begins
WHERE: TCL Chinese Theatre Forecourt, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA
About the TCL Chinese Theatres:
Since 1927, The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX has been the home of the most important, star powered red carpet movie premieres and special events, where Hollywood’s biggest and brightest talents have come to watch their movies. The most famous movie theatre on the globe is world-renowned for its unique forecourt of the stars, featuring cement hand and footprints of major movie stars, from Marilyn Monroe to Brad Pitt, and numerous stars from all eras of Hollywood. In 2013, the main theatre was relaunched as the world’s largest IMAX® theatre.
About ICE CUBE:
Ice Cube, a multi-hyphenate international music, film, and sports legend, has garnered accolades such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Rising to fame with N.W.A., he launched a solo career selling tens of millions of albums and co-founded the West Coast supergroup Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, E-40, and Too $hort. As a true trailblazer in television and film, through his film and television production company, CubeVision, Ice Cube produced 50 episodes of the hit series “Hip Hop Squares” for VH1 and MTV, and he produced the award-winning, Oscar-nominated biopic “Straight Outta Compton,” which grossed over $200 million worldwide. His films, collectively, have grossed over $1 billion at the box office, with franchises such as “Friday,” “Barbershop,” “Are We There Yet?,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Ride Along” shaping the landscape of cinema. As co-founder of the BIG3 basketball league, Ice Cube continues to make an impact, bringing in its first franchise owners, achieving its most-viewed season ever in 2024, and securing groundbreaking partnerships with title sponsors. He also launched the Ice Cube Impact Award in collaboration with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, where he was the first recipient. His latest album, Man Down, debuted in the Top 10 on multiple Billboard charts, including Top Rap Albums, and hit #2 on iTunes’ Hip-Hop/Rap Chart, proving his enduring influence. To learn more, visit icecube.com or follow @icecube
