Meet Deja Jackson, Ice Cube’s Daughter

Deja Jackson is the fourth child of Ice Cube and his wife, Kimberly Woodruff. Ice Cube’s daughter is a basketball player born on February 17, 1994, and is 30 years old. 

Deja, despite being the daughter of a famous American actor, rapper, film producer, and songwriter, lives away from the limelight, and so is only famed for being Ice Cube’s daughter. Since she maintains a low profile, the spotlight keeps shining on her as many want to know more about her.

How Old is Deja Jackson Today?

Deja Jackson is 30 years old and was born on February 17, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is an American national born under the Aquarius birth sign and is of African American ethnicity. Deja is the fourth child born to Ice Cube and his wife, Kimberly Woodruff; she has three older siblings and a younger sibling.

She has a twin sister Karima Jackson and four brothers – O’Shea Jackson, Darrel Jackson, and Shareef Jackson. The actor’s daughter was raised alongside her siblings in firm Muslim faith. She was also raised in a home filled with talented individuals.

Despite the fame that her parents have garnered over the years, Deja Jackson is a reserved person and, as such, has not mentioned anything about her academics. In this vein, nothing is known about the names and locations of the primary schools that she attended. The actor’s daughter attended King Jesuit Preparatory High School and later enrolled in the Avenu Academy of Beauty and Culture. Upon graduation, she furthered her education at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in communication and a minor in Hispanic studies.

Deja Jackson’s Father is a Famous Entertainer

Deja Jackson gained recognition only for her parent’s achievements. Her father, who is popularly known as Ice Cube, is an actor, rapper, film producer, and songwriter born on June 15, 1969, in Los Angeles. The actor was born to Doris, a hospital clerk and custodian, and Hosea Jackson, a machinist, and UCLA groundskeeper, who raised him and his older brother.

Ice Cube attended George Washington Preparatory High School before enrolling at William Howard Taft High School. He later further at Phoenix Institute of Technology Phoenix, Arizona, where he bagged a diploma in architectural drafting.

Upon graduation, he began working as a backplanner in architectural drafting. He ventured into music at a young age and released a handful of studio albums. Ice Cube later joined the movie industry, where he performs as an actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer. Today, he has a number of production and acting credits to his name and is still active in all his careers.

Deja Jackson’s Mother is a Humanitarian

On the other hand, Deja Jackson’s mother, Kimberly Woodruff, is an American humanitarian born on September 23, 1970, in California, the United States. Details about her background, including the names of her parents and siblings as well as their occupations, are scarce.

The names of the schools that she attended are scarce, but she is well-educated. Aside from her job as a humanitarian, she is a supportive wife and mother who has been standing strong for her family.

Ice Cube and Kimberly Woodruff’s Marriage Has Spanned 32 Years and Counting

Deja Jackson’s parents met way back in college, but at that time, they did not start dating as Kimberly Woodruff did not give Ice Cube attention. Six months later, they crossed each other’s path again, and this time Deja’s mother listened to her father as she was single by then. They began dating shortly after and dated for a long time before getting engaged in 1991.

In 1992, they tied the knot but did not mention the type of wedding ceremony that they had. Their marriage has been a successful one as Ice Cube credits his wife for his stability and kept their lives sane. Their marriage, which has welcomed five children, has spanned  32 years and counting.

Meet Deja Jackson’s Siblings

As mentioned above, Deja Jackson has four siblings, all from her parent’s marriage. Her older siblings are O’Shea Jackson Jr., Darrell Jackson, Karima Jackson, and Shareef Jackson.

O’Shea Jackson Jr.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. is Deja Jackson’s oldest sibling, born on February 24, 1991, three years before his parents tied the knot. Just like his father, he is a rapper and actor notable for the onscreen projects Straight Outta Compton, Swagger, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and more.

Darrell Jackson

Darrell Jackson is Deja Jackson’s older brother, born on December 29, 1992. Darrell also found his feet in the entertainment industry and is a rapper. The rapper performs under Lench Mob Records, a subsidiary of the parent record label, Universal Music Group, founded by his father, and goes by the stage name Doughboy.

Karima Jackson

Karima Jackson is the only sister of Deja Jackson, born in 1994, the same year as hers. Based on the fact that they share the same birth years, there have been claims that they are twins, but neither they nor their parents have attended to the claims. Meanwhile, she has a master’s degree and works as a Research Assistant at Rutgers University Newark.

Shareef Jackson

Shareef Jackson is the youngest sibling of Deja Jackson, born on November 17, 1995. Just like Deja, he maintains a low profile, making little known about him. However, it is believed that he is achieving great feats in whatever career he is pursuing. He is an avid lover of basketball and is often spotted wearing basketball jerseys.

Is Deja Jackson in Any Relationship?

Deja Jackson prefers keeping details about herself out of the limelight, and this includes her personal life. At the moment, it is not known if she is dating or not, as she has not mentioned anything in that regard. The actor’s daughter might be in a relationship but has decided to keep it from the public’s knowledge. At the moment, she seems to have given all her energy to her career.

What Does Deja Jackson Do For a Living?

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Deja Jackson's been a part of some legendary teams for the Quakers and will leave Penn as a 3️⃣-time Ivy League champion, earning a degree in Communication from the College of Arts and Sciences! pic.twitter.com/nJMr61uYRU

— Penn WBB (@PennWBB) May 19, 2019

Deja refused to join the career trend in her family as an entertainer and has pursued another career path. There are not many details about what Deja Jackson does for a living. Meanwhile, she is reportedly a basketball player, but it is not known if she went professional with it or not.