Rapper-actor Ice Cube, who has appeared in more than 40 films, and country singer Jamey Johnson, who co-wrote the Trace Adkins’ hit “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” are the final acts added to the concert lineup at the Ohio State Fair.
Ice Cube, who performed at the fair in 2022, is to return at 7 p.m. July 30, with tickets costing $52 and $62. Johnson, along with special guest Southhall, appear at 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and ticket prices are $38 and $48. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair.
Those who sign up to receive the Ohio State Fair e-newsletter can get access to the Ohio State Fair presale starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday and ending at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Ice Cube (born O’Shea Jackson) is known for his early contributions to gangsta rap’s popularity, which include his brief stint as lead rapper with the controversial group N.W.A., featuring Dr. Dre and Eazy-E. A monetary dispute led to his leaving the trio in 1989 and launching a successful solo career.
The rapper turned to acting in 1991, making his debut as Doughboy in John Singleton’s influential “Boyz N the Hood.” Since then, the 54-year-old has appeared in such movies as the “Friday” and “Barbershop” franchises, the family comedies “Are We There Yet?” and “Are We Done Yet?” and the critically acclaimed black comedy war film “Three Kings” with George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. He also has co-written, directed and produced numerous other films.
Ice Cube was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A in 2016 and his oldest son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., portrayed him in the 2015 biopic “Straight Outta Compton.”
