Ice Cube received some criticism after he was seen in a photo with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has stirred controversy with his stance on vaccines.

Kennedy, who is running for president in 2024, share a photo on Twitter that he captioned, ".@Dennis_Kucinich and I spent a wonderful evening with one of our country’s most influential and outspoken civil rights leaders @icecube!"

Ice Cube responded to claims that he was endorsing Kennedy, writing on Twitter, "For all the simple minded short bus people out there. A picture is not an endorsement, dummy. Now get your ass over to bungalow 51 and STFU." 

Cube went on to address other criticism on the social media platform, including being called a "sellout." He responded to one claim, writing, "Sellout? I work for myself. I’m self-made. How do you feed your family??? How much do you sell your time for per hour on your job?" 

Chuck D defended Cube, writing, "Know this fact. @icecube has gone into every one of these ‘industries’ many of the masses worship… on HIS own rule and as his OWN MAN. A game that’s twisted many into demise. Not him. Know that. Seen the same dude since the day I met him. He KNOWS who he is. Know who YOU are." You can read more above.