Ice Dice this week confirmed a 2021 report that he missed out on a $9 million film function as a result of he refused the COVID-19 vaccine that solid members had been required to obtain.
The rapper and actor, whose actual title is O’Shea Jackson, mentioned his opposition to the shot value him his spot within the Sony comedy “Oh Hell No” co-starring Jack Black.
“I turned down a film as a result of I didn’t need to get the motherfucking jab,” the previous N.W.A. star informed the “Million Dollaz Value of Recreation” podcast in an episode launched Monday.
“I turned down $9 million,” he continued. “I didn’t need to get the jab. Fuck that jab. And fuck y’all for attempting to make me get it. So, you understand, I don’t understand how Hollywood feels about me proper now.”
“I didn’t flip it down,” Ice Dice clarified. “These motherfuckers didn’t give it to me as a result of I wouldn’t get the shot. I didn’t flip it down. They simply don’t give it to me. The COVID shot, the jab — didn’t want it.”
The rapper mentioned he was now “hustling” on just a few completely different tasks.
Regardless of his resistance to the vaccine, Ice Dice really promoted mask-wearing in the course of the pandemic and donated hundreds of face coverings to college students.
Over 12.7 billion doses of COVID vaccines have been given to folks in 184 international locations, in accordance with Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker. The pictures have been confirmed usually secure and efficient at stopping the worst outcomes of the virus.