VIDEO : Ice Cube Won't Back Out of His 'Real Time' Appearance But Doesn't Give Bill Maher a Pass for

Ice Cube is still headlining Real Time With Bill Maher Friday night, but that doesn't mean the actor and rapper condones host Bill Maher's recent use of the N-word on the show. "Now, the question is: Why did he think he could be that comfortable with saying that... Why did you think you could get away with that?" Maher's remark sparked an immediate backlash online. Cube, who had already been booked on the show, decided not to cancel his appearance but did tease what audiences can expect. "You'll see me on there Friday, and I'll say what I gotta say," he said.