Ice Cube Stuck in Gold Coast Hotel as Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australia
Appearing on The Project on Wednesday night, Ice Cube, real name O'Shea Jackson Sr, gave his take on the situation, joking, 'I'm staying clear of it. You know, I'm right here on the beach. The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute.'
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The 'It's My Ego' rapper in Australia for a string of shows in Sydney and Melbourne also admitted this was a first for him, saying, 'It is pretty cool, I haven't been through a cyclone before. I can check this off my bucket list for sure.'
Cube, with B Wise, will perform at Sydney's ICC Theatre on Friday, March 7, then head to Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Sunday.
While Ice remains in Gold Coast as the severe weather system approaches, authorities are urging residents to act immediately. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli warned, 'There is a chance this cyclone will cross in the middle of the night with a high tide. That is not the time to be making your evacuation plan, now is the time.'
Cyclone Alfred, currently classified as a Category 2 system, is bringing dangerous conditions along the Queensland and New South Wales coastlines, prompting widespread disruptions. Public transport across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and other affected areas is being suspended from Wednesday, and several concerts and sporting events have been canceled.
Among the high-profile cancellations is Green Day's final Australian concert, which was scheduled for March 6 at Gold Coast's Robina Stadium as part of their Saviors tour. Promoters confirmed the show could not proceed due to the extreme weather forecast, with ticket holders urged to seek refunds.
Other shows being called off due to the impending weather event include Brad Cox, Courteneers, Alexisonfire and Underoath. Meanwhile, Cyclone Alfred has already caused flooding, power outages, and high winds in several coastal areas, with emergency services on high alert as the storm nears landfall.
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