Ice Cube Says Common Came to His Rescue in Chicago Before Their High Profile Beef
ce Cube has opened up about a surprising act of support from Common before their feud, shedding light on their complex relationship. In an exclusive interview with Fake Shore Drive’s Andrew Barber for an upcoming White Sox documentary, Ice Cube discussed his early experiences performing in Chicago and shared an unexpected anecdote involving the renowned rapper Common.
Revisiting his first significant show outside of Los Angeles, Ice Cube revealed that he encountered a challenging situation when he forgot a vital record for their performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago. “Guess who took me to the record store to buy the record? I had to go buy our own record. It was Common,” Ice Cube recounted in the interview.
Although Common was opening for Ice Cube’s show and was relatively unknown to the group at the time, he extended a helping hand in their time of need. Ice Cube emphasized the significance of Chicago as a city that had always welcomed them, even before gaining nationwide recognition. The gesture from Common underscores the early connection and camaraderie among artists within the hip-hop community.
This revelation comes at a time when Ice Cube and Common’s past feud has been in the spotlight again. Recent comments by Outlawz member Napoleon shed light on 2Pac’s stance during their public conflict in the mid-1990s. According to Napoleon, despite the tension between Common and Ice Cube, 2Pac had deep respect for both artists.
Napoleon shared insights from 2Pac’s perspective, recalling that the late rapper “looked up to Cube” and was even prepared to stand up for him during his feud with Common. Napoleon revealed that 2Pac considered intervening on Ice Cube’s behalf against Common, but refrained due to his own ongoing issues with Ice Cube. The underlying theme of mutual respect within the hip-hop community was evident in 2Pac’s words.
Ultimately, Napoleon suggested that 2Pac and Common shared common ground and would have been allies if they had crossed paths. The inherent similarities in their artistic sensibilities and perspectives could have paved the way for a positive relationship between the two renowned figures.
The revelation about Common’s supportive gesture and the insights into 2Pac’s perspective further illuminate the dynamic relationships and mutual respect that often characterize the hip-hop community. While Ice Cube and Common’s history includes moments of tension, their ability to find common ground and even collaborate on projects like the movie “Barbershop: The Next Cut” demonstrates the resilience and unity within the genre.
