Ice Cube Answers Why Black Women Aren't In "Contract With Black America"

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The rapper visited an all-women show where he was asked why his initiative didn't specifically mention Black women.

After taking heavy hits from the American public, Ice Cube has been on a publicity tour to clarify his involvement with the Trump administration. We've witnessed as the rap legend has stood accused of endorsing or partnering with Trump for Cube's "Contract With Black America." Despite the Republican Party openly thanking Cube for his support, the rap mogul has made it clear that he doesn't support the 45th President of the United States. He also stated that both campaigns, Trump and Biden's, reached out to him, but while Biden wanted to wait until after the election to discuss the "Contract With Black America," Trump's team wanted to connect immediately.

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Ice Cube talked about his initiative with the ladies of Cocktails with Queens, including his Player's Club friend LisaRaye McCoy. During the discussion, the women wanted to know why Cube didn't include Black women in his "Contract With Black America." Cube said, "You are mentioned. When you mention Black people you mentioning Black women, so don't count yourself out."

This caused everyone to talk over one another as some of the women disagreed while Cube stuck to his guns. He told them they could write something up if they wanted, but Claudia Jordan told him that because he took on the responsibility to write up the "CWBA," he should amend it. "I'll write up the Black woman's part of the contract for you," stated Cube.

"You guys are the experts, but here we go again. Just want to talk, nobody want to help me, but y'all the experts on Black women so why won't y'all help me. That's the problem." Check out Ice Cube's appearance below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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