The controversy over this year’s Oscars continues, with the Academy Awards being accused of not reflecting diversity.
While many have held NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton up as an example of a film that was overlooked, it seems the group’s legendary rapper and film star Ice Cube isn’t too upset.
Speaking on the Graham Norton Show, Cube addressed the controversy and said that the film was ‘for the fans’.
“If the industry gives you a trophy or a pat on the back it’s nice but it’s not something you should dwell on,†he said. “It might sting at first when you don’t win but let it go and move on, keep making great films and keep making the people happy.
“We got accolades from all levels, from our core fans, from curious fans and from people that didn’t even think they wanted to see that movie. We got so much praise for the movie so how could we be mad that one academy or guild or anybody says it isn’t the number one.
“It’s like crying about not enough icing on your cake. It’s ridiculous.â€
The star appeared alongside his Ride Along 2 co-star Kevin Hart, as well as British institutions Olivia Colman, Hugh Laurie and Sir David Attenborough.
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