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Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The singer and actor was supposed to star opposite Jack Black in the comedy "Oh Hell No."
However, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, he decided he would rather step away from the project than comply with a production mandate to get the vaccine.
The outlet reports that he initially agreed to be in "Oh Hell No" in June with the expectation that it would shoot this winter in Hawaii with Kitao Sakurai, the director behind Netflix’s recent hit comedy "Bad Trip."
However, it’s worth noting that production on the film was reportedly pushed back as a result of an injury that Black suffered while filming a bit for the final episode of "Conan."
Sources told the outlet that by walking away from the film, Ice Cube turned his back on a $9 million payday.
While reports indicate the rapper’s reluctance to get the vaccine, Rolling Stone notes that he’s been a strong proponent of mask advocacy throughout the pandemic.
He unveiled a brand of "Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yo Self" t-shirts that featured him in a mask, a partnership done with manufacturer Black Out designed to benefit frontline workers.
He was also thanked by Bacon College in August for donating PPE, including 2,000 face masks.
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