The West Coast gangsta rap pioneer saw his Goodyear Blimp lyric from “It Was a Good Day” come to life as the company flew a tribute message over Orlando for BIG3’s championship weekend.
Ice Cube got his lyrics quite literally up in the air, when a Goodyear Blimp flew over Orlando with the phrase “Ice Cube’s a Pimp” to celebrate his BIG3 basketball league’s championship weekend and honor his classic 1992 track “It Was a Good Day.”
The moment marked a real-life nod to a line from the song: “Even saw the lights of the Goodyear Blimp/And it read, ‘Ice Cube’s a pimp.’” A petition had circulated online urging Goodyear to bring the lyric to life, and the tire company finally made it happen—while also supporting a charity for at-risk youth.
The rapper-turned-league-founder acknowledged the moment on social Instagram, writing, “Even saw the lights of the@goodyearblimp championship weekend is just getting started. Tune in Sunday at 2 PM ET on @cbssports for all the action.@iheartradio.”
The blimp’s flyover wasn’t just a tribute to a Hip-Hop milestone—it was also a promotional move for the BIG3, the 3-on-3 basketball league Ice Cube co-founded in 2017. The league features former NBA players and global talent competing in a half-court format. It’s known for its fast-paced games and has grown into a summer sports staple, attracting both sports fans and music heads.
The Goodyear collaboration was a joint effort between Ice Cube, the company and the public, who helped push the idea into reality. The blimp flew over Orlando during BIG3’s championship weekend, which wrapped up on Sunday (August 24).
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