Now delay! Ice Cube just came upon he was anyone’s childhood crush—and we’re not talking random fan energy. We’re talking about pop princess Selena Gomez! But in true, Cube fashion, he kept it cool and unbothered, reminding everyone that he’s been that guy.
RELATED: Spill It, Sis! Selena Gomez Explains Why Ice Cube Was Her First Celebrity Crush (VIDEO)
Ice Cube Is Really Him
While speaking on the ‘3’s and Ones’ podcast, the rap legend and actor addressed Selena’s recent revelation about her five-year-old self crushing hard on him. Nevertheless, Ice Cube made it clear that he wasn’t caught off guard—he’d already heard about it a protracted time ago.
“A variety of ‘em like me, homie,” said the ‘Friday’ actor. “What? What’s up? I heard this years ago. Look, I had my crushes too growing up.”
And, just so we all know that the nostalgia is mutual, Cube added that he had just a few celeb crushes of his own back within the day, including Vanity from Prince’s girl group ‘Vanity 6.’ “I had about 4 [crushes]” he said, keeping it real.
Social Media Is Actin’ Up
Social media is showing Ice Cube mad love after his smooth response to being Selena’s childhood crush. Fans hit the Big3 YouTube comment section to reminisce on their very own first celeb crushes—a lot of them naming Cube himself! Others are giving props for the way he handled it on the podcast, calling his response “good content” and saying his energy is hilarious.
One YouTube user @Cube an actual one he not tryna have bs conversations on the podcast.“
This YouTube user I never seen cube smile a lot he the goat for this big 3 ish“
And, YouTube user this shit had me in tears lmaoooo good content fellas“
While, YouTube user hilarious and insightful“
YouTube user Didnt know if i might fw this but this shit was hilarious 😭”
Finally, YouTube user @Vanity was my crush. “The last dragon” she was gorgeous.“
Not Lil’ Selena Crushin’ On Ice Cube!
As for Selena’s side of the story—she let the tea spill during a convo with Karol G on Complex’s ‘GOAT Talk.’ While talking about her favorite rappers growing up, the Rare Beauty founder casually said, “Can I inform you my first one which I had a crush on, Ice Cube?” She went on to clarify that she had “the largest crush” on him as a child because she thought he’d “protect” her. Aww! Selena, now 32, can have moved on from her childhood daydreams, though—she’s currently engaged to producer, Benny Blanco. And, while there’s no wedding date just yet, Ed Sheeran has already made the list.
RELATED: IKDR! Social Media Reacts After Ice Cube Schools Cam Newton On How He’s Sustained His 32-12 months Marriage (VIDEO)
What Do You Think Roomies?