Why were Ice Cube and Kevin Hart in Charlotte with Cam Newton?

December 15, 2015

Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, stars of Universal Pictures’ RIDE ALONG 2 joined Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton with back-up Quarterbacks Joe Webb and Derek Anderson yesterday at Harding University High School

Proving the power of social media, the RIDE ALONG 2 stars stopped by Charlotte during their recent fan tour due to overwhelming social media response. While in town, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart were excited to show their holiday spirit by joining Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for his annual “Santa Cam’s Surprise Sleigh” day of giving.

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 15: Ride Along 2 stars Kevin Hart and Ice Cube join Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in surprising students at Harding High School with athletic gear and a$7500 check for a new weight room as part of Newton's annual Santa Cams Surprise Sleigh on December 15, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) — CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 15: Ride Along 2 stars Kevin Hart and Ice Cube join Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in surprising students at Harding High School with athletic gear and a $7500 check for a new weight room as part of Newton’s annual Santa Cam’s Surprise Sleigh on December 15, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

65 football players at Harding University High School were surprised to find hometown hero Cam Newton entering their weight room with special gear and special guests Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. Together, they announced that the Cam Newton Foundation, with support from Universal’s RIDE ALONG 2, donated $7,500 for a full weight room refurbish.

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