John Singleton cast Ice Cube in 'Boyz n the Hood' with no acting experience. But he was convinced the rapper was right for the role. by Robert Yaniz Jr. But 1991’s Boyz n the Hood was something ...

Like it’s cinematic counterpart, “Boyz n the Hood,” NWA gave us authentic snapshots of the inner city that were often ignored. Despite its dizzying success, Ice Cube left the group in 1989.

Ice Cube as Doughboy in 1991’s ‘Boyz n the Hood’ But Singleton might as well have said, ‘Whatcha you talkin’ bout, Willis?’ because Ice Cube was his guy .

Ice Cube tells Shannon he was discovered as an actor by John Singleton, who saw him as ‘Doughboy' in breakout film 'Boyz n the Hood.' Cube remembers being unsure if the movie would succeed until ...

Cube and Dr. Dre recently revealed the actors whom will depict them in the upcoming N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton. John Singleton is currently working on an upcoming, untitled Tupac biopic ...

Ice Cube starred in 'Boyz N the Hood' nearly 30 years ago. Recently he revealed some behind-the-scenes details about John Singleton's style of directing.

Cube also reveals the storytelling raps that inspired his own rhymes for “Boyz N The Hood.” “It was in the nature of [Ice T’s] ‘6 in the Mornin’,’ [Schoolly D’s] ‘P.S.K.

Ice Cube may cut hair in the movies, but if you schedule a photo shoot with him, his people will request it be BYOB -- Bring Your Own Barber. You'll need to bring a makeup artist, too. After all ...

‘Boyz n the Hood’ sent shockwaves around the globe upon its initial release in 1991. ... Ice Cube as Doughboy was rarely seen on screen without a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor.

On July 12, 1991, Columbia brought John Singleton’s R-rated drama Boyz n the Hood to theaters, with Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr. featured. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review is below: ...

July 12, 1991 On this day, director John Singleton’s “Boyz N the Hood” was released. Writing in The Washington Post, movie critic Rita Kempley called it “a rude, insistent rap, an ...