Ice Cube: The Black Millionaire Blueprint for Success

In 2005, Ice Cube began a process that would take his game to an even higher level than ever. When he starred in the film Are We There Yet? opposite Nia Long, the film was blasted to pieces by critics. However, three significant things occurred: First, the movie grossed $90 million at the box office, almost in defiance of the media and; secondly, the film’s success spawned a remake, called Are We Done Yet? and; lastly, the original movie was the basis of a TBS half-hour sitcom that gave a platform to even more African American actors, including Terry Crews and Essence Atkins. Cube was one of the primary executive producer and the face of the franchise.

In 2011, after years apart, Cube and Chris Tucker announced they will reunite for the final Friday sequel, Last Friday.