*(Via NY Post) – We all know my “Renaissance Man” guest as Ice Cube or O’Shea Jackson Sr. But initially before he went Hollywood in “Boyz n the Hood,” he wasn’t so certain the name Doughboy would be ...

John Singleton cast Ice Cube in 'Boyz n the Hood' with no acting experience. But he was convinced the rapper was right for the role. by Robert Yaniz Jr. But 1991’s Boyz n the Hood was something ...

In the midst of that came Boyz N the Hood. It was easy for the local and national news to issue urgent dispatches about the ...

In 1986, John Singleton crafted the idea for the coming-of-age drama Boyz n the Hood as part of his application for film school. Four years later upon graduation, he sold the script to Columbia ...

It’s been nearly 30 years since Boyz n the Hood hit the big screen, yet the film’s portrayal of racial inequality in America still remains culturally impactful today. By exploring themes of family, ...

John Singleton was just 23 years old when he wrote and directed "Boyz n the Hood," becoming the first African American -- and the youngest person ever -- to receive an Oscar nomination for best ...

In Episode 3 of Justin Simien’s film history docuseries “Hollywood Black,” the director looked back at the 1990s. It’s a decade in which Hollywood’s eyes were opened to the financial possibilities of ...

John Singleton, whose powerful debut film, “Boyz N the Hood,” earned him an Oscar nomination for best director, the first for an African-American, died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 51. R Richard ...

Whether she is appearing in groundbreaking coming-of-age dramas like Boyz n the Hood, iconic comedy shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or more recent streaming titles like The Best Man: The Final ...

How John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated opus came together in part thanks to the late Paul Reubens’ commitment to having a diverse set. By Rebecca Sun Senior Editor, Diversity & Inclusion Singleton would ...