What We Learned: Ice Cube And Kevin Hart’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ Session On Reddit
This time for Reddit's ever popular "Ask Me Anything" Series, the special guests were Ride Along lead stars, Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. Ride Along is set to hit theaters on Jan. 17.
The Story: Fast-talking security guard Ben (Kevin Hart) joins his cop soon-to-be brother-in-law James (Ice Cube) on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta in order to prove himself worthy of marrying Angela, James' sister. For the AMA session, these two provided candid answers on sports, fame, rumors and the hilarious Conan O'Brien skit. This AMA is one that will indeed go down in the books.
Question: Cube and Kevin: What are the dumbest rumors you've heard about yourselves?
Answer:
Kevin: I heard that I didn't have any thumbs.
Ice Cube: That I was dead! Totally untrue. I can prove it.
Question: Ice Cube, who do you got winning the Super Bowl?
Answer: Seahawks
Question: For both of you guys! When was the first time you realized that you were actually a celebrity and how did it feel?
Answer:
Ice Cube: When my mom asked for an autograph for her friends, I knew I was famous. Still feels good.
Kevin Hart: When I went to MCDs (McDonalds) and they gave me free nuggets.
Question: For both Cube & Hart: Did Conan approach you guys for that skit about riding through Hollywood, or did you guys approach him?
Answer:
Ice Cube: Conan approached us to do the skit. Laughed out loud when I saw it.
Kevin Hart: Conan approached us and it was all done without any prep.
Question: Cube, What is your biggest regret as an artist?
Answer: Not being able to work with Dr. Dre as much on music.
Question: Cube, Most interesting memories of working with David O. Russell and Spike Jonze?
Answer: David's spat with George Clooney was pretty interesting and funny.
Question: How far away are we from the next Friday movie? Also will Smokey be making a return? When are y'all going on First Take again?
Answer: The next Friday movie is caught up in development hell at New Line Cinema. Pray that we get it outta there.
Question: Who goes harder: Ice Cube, WC, Mack 10, Chocolate Drop or Uncle Al?
Answer:
Kevin Hart: Chocolate Drop.
Ice Cube: I definitely go harder, then WC, bring up the rear Chocolate Drop.
Question: Kevin, Is your uncle still your physical trainer? Any other stories about times he talks to you like you're working out in the prison yard?
Answer: Yeah, he's the best. Right now we use the Foreman Grill as a weight to increase the stamina and balance in the yard.
Question: Ice Cube! What is your favorite Hip-Hop album?
Answer: Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation A Millions To Hold Us Back.
Question: Ice Cube: Do you feel like a cannibal when you have drinks with ice cubes in?
Answer: yes.
Question: Kevin what is the first thing you do in the morning?
Answer: It rhymes with sex.