Ice Cube was slated to star alongside Jack Black in Sony’s upcoming comedy film “Oh Hell No,” directed by “Bad Trip” director Kitao Sakurai, until the production company required all cast and crew members to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The mandate, which Ice Cube suspected was instigated by the studio rather than the producers, led him to reject the role – a decision that eventually went public despite his initial desire to keep it quiet. This led to a wave of scrutiny, with many people calling him a stupid for rejecting such a large sum of money.