O'Shea Jackson Jr.

O'Shea Jackson Jr., born on February 24, 1991, is an accomplished American actor, rapper, and songwriter, who also goes by the stage name OMG. He is the eldest child of renowned rapper and actor Ice Cube. Jackson made his film debut by taking on the role of his father in the 2015 biographical film Straight Outta Compton, which chronicles the rise of the hip-hop group N.W.A.

In his family, he has two brothers, Darryl and Sharif, as well as a sister named Kareema. Notably, his brother Darryl pursues a music career as a rapper, adopting the moniker Doughboy, inspired by the character his father played in the classic film Boyz n the Hood.

In June 2014, it was revealed that Jackson had been cast to play his father in Straight Outta Compton, a project that generated significant buzz. The film premiered on August 14, 2015, and Jackson's striking physical resemblance to Ice Cube was widely acknowledged, with Ice Cube himself commenting that it was "spot on." During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's show in October 2014, he expressed confidence in his son's casting, stating, "He was born to play the part." Jackson's emergence in the film industry highlights his family's legacy while forging his own path in entertainment.