O’Shea Jackson Jr is not a new name in the entertainment sector. Jackson Jr is recognized largely because he is the son of Ice Cube, a famous actor, producer, and rapper. O’Shea is also following in his father’s footsteps in becoming an actor, rapper, and songwriter.
O’Shea made his public presence felt when he featured in a 2015 film, where he played the younger version of his father. This rile was his first professional acting debut, but since then he has continued to feature in more films, establishing himself as a worthy actor.
Net Worth of O’Shea Jackson Jr
O’Shea Jackson Jr is a famous and wealthy actor and rapper with a net worth of $3 million. The celebrity son of Ice has accumulated wealth through acting, rapping, and songwriting. Jackson Jr made his acting debut in 2015’s film Straight Outta Compton, where he played his father’s young version.
While the film was O’Shea’s first acting role, he has continued to star in many others, building his name as one of the best actors. His other roles in Long Shot, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Ingrid Goes West, and Cocaine Bear among others have contributed positively towards his net worth.
Early Life
O’Shea Jackson was born on February 24, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. Jackson was born to Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff and he spent his years in the San Fernando Valley, as the eldest of four children.
Jackson has two brothers Darrell and Shareef and Darrell is also a rapper using the name Doughboy. He has a young sister, Kareema. Jackson attended the William Howard Taft High School and graduated in 2009. His father was also a student of Taft High School. After high school, Jackson proceeded to the University of Southern California where he studied screenwriting.
Acting Career
Jackson’s career as an actor began in 2014, when it was revealed that he had been cast to portray his father Ice Cube, in Straight Outta Compton. It was the first role that Jackson was starring in and was released on August 14, 2015. Jackson was chosen because of his close resemblance to his father.
The role received positive critics and it marked the beginning of his journey as an actor. In 2017, Jackson got another role playing the Batman-obsessed aspiring screenwriter in Ingrid Goes West. The role received numerous positive critics and it led to the role of Den of Thieves in 2018.
Jackson has also appeared in other films like Long Shot, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Just Mercy, and Cocaine Bear among others.
Music Career
Apart from acting. Jackson is also a rapper. In 2010, he was featured alongside his father on various songs from their father’s album I Am the West. Jackson released his first mixtape in 2012 under the name OMG.
In 2015, the actor and rapper appeared in Pia Mia’s music video, Touch. He has also appeared in Out of Love by hip-hop duo Twenty88.
Personal Life
Jackson is a proud father to a daughter Jordan Reign Jackson, whom he welcomed in August 2017 with ex-girlfriend Jackie Garcia.
