Ice Cube has just hit a social bomb: he announced via social media that he’ll be at BottleRock Napa on May 24. The legendary rapper/actor announced the news in his signature way on Twitter: “BottleRock Napa. May 24. Summer moves start in Cali. Gaffle up them tickets—” followed by a ticket link. The tweet was followed up by promotional material featuring the lineup, and, let’s just say, some people had thoughts.
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In between all that, reactions ranged between excitement and nostalgia and just plain confusion. One particularly funny one came from DanM388: referencing Craig’s now-iconic “municipal use only” line from Friday After Next and tagging Mike Epps and Chris Tucker. The comment had everyone laughing out loud, giving testament to Cube’s brand of humor that has transcended over the course of decades.
Then, Marcus Moore came out all in saying, “Keep it coming goat 🐐🔥💯💪🏿.” Short and sweet, and precisely so. Cube is untouchable in the legacy of hip-hop and entertainment, and the fans will not let him forget that.
Not everybody was here to heavy the praises of Cube, though. Daveindiego had his strong feelings about Cube’s placement on the lineup stating, “You should take a day off for this one, Cube. This is nonsense that you’re third on that bill for Saturday. You should obviously be headlining.” Oof. Truth bomb? Maybe. The lineup itself has Cube below Stevie Nicks and Ed Sheeran, which… yeah, that’s a talk.
Meanwhile, Greg Prine hit the relatable note by saying, “I guess my age is the only one that goes these things. The bands are all my age.” Classic festival conundrum-do you feel young vibing to legends or old realizing you grew up with them? Either way, Cube’s presence forces a huge crowd of lifelong supporters and new fans alike.
Then, there was Rozy exuding wholesome excitement by saying: “I am very excited too see the concert♥️.” Pure joy. We need more of that.
Alright. What is a BottleRock Napa then? Just for those who don’t know, this is one of the premier music festivals in California, featuring rock, hip-hop, and indie acts in the heart of wine country. With an already strong lineup, Cube’s inclusion is a huge win for those fans who have been anxiously waiting to see him live.
Will it be an “It Was a Good Day”-heavy set? Almost certainly. Will there be surprise guests? Could be. Will the crowd go nuts? Absolutely.
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One thing is certain: summers just got hotter in Cali. Now, who’s grabbing those tickets?