Ice Cube Defends New Song Amid Backlash on Aging in Hip-Hop

Ice Cube has responded strongly to criticism regarding his new song "Act My Age," a collaboration with Scarface that challenges stereotypes about aging in hip-hop. The song, which features a humorous music video with their faces on baby bodies, defends older rappers continuing to perform and make music, emphasizing the need for veteran lyricists to "save music." When a viral tweet suggested Ice Cube should "hang the mic up," he replied on social media that the critic had lost their sense of humor and should stay out of his business. "Act My Age" opens with Ice Cube encouraging rappers over 35 to keep rapping, rejecting the notion of getting too old to create impactful music. The song is part of Ice Cube's album "Man Up," which focuses on themes of accountability, resilience, and speaking truth to power. Ice Cube's response and the song's message highlight his commitment to challenging ageism in hip-hop and calling for continued artistic expression from veteran artists.