O'Shea Jackson Jr.

**O'Shea Jackson Jr.**, also known by his stage name **OMG**, is an American actor, rapper, and songwriter, best known for his portrayal of his real-life father, Ice Cube, in the 2015 biographical film *Straight Outta Compton*. Born in Los Angeles, California, to O'Shea Jackson Sr. (Ice Cube) and Kimberly Woodruff, he was raised in the San Fernando Valley along with his two younger brothers, Darrell and Shareef, and a younger sister, Kareema. His high school years were spent at William Howard Taft High School, from which he graduated in 2009. He later attended the University of Southern California where he studied screenwriting, but left to further his acting career. His cinematic breakthrough came in June 2014 when he was cast to portray his father in *Straight Outta Compton*. The film, released in August 2015, received positive reviews and Jackson's physical resemblance to his father was described as "spot-on" by Ice Cube. He has since been featured in a string of other successful films including *Ingrid Goes West*, *Den of Thieves*, *Long Shot*, and *Godzilla: King of the Monsters*. He has also starred in the drama *Just Mercy* and the dark comedy film *Cocaine Bear*. Beside acting, he has a musical career with his brother Darrell and appeared in several music videos. He also pursued a television career, featuring in shows such as *Drunk History*, WWE Smackdown, *The Now*, *Swagger*, and *Obi-Wan Kenobi*.