Ice Cube is an American rapper, actor, producer, screenwriter, and businessman who has become one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time. He first rose to fame as a founding member of the pioneering rap group N.W.A. in the late 1980s and has since gone on to become a critically acclaimed solo artist and Hollywood star. Here we take a look at Ice Cube’s biography, wiki, height, age, and net worth.
Early Life
Ice Cube was born O’Shea Jackson in South Central Los Angeles, California on June 15, 1969. He was raised in the city’s rough neighborhood and was exposed to gang violence from an early age. Ice Cube began writing rap lyrics as a teenager and was known as the “Gangsta Rapper” in his school due to his tough lyrics and streetwise attitude. After graduating from high school in 1987, he joined the rap group C.I.A. and began performing at clubs and gaining a following in the local rap scene.
In 1986, Ice Cube joined the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitudes) and was featured on their debut album, “Straight Outta Compton”. This album, which featured Ice Cube’s lyrics about life in South Central, was a massive success and helped to launch the gangsta rap genre. Ice Cube left the group in 1989 and went on to pursue a solo career.
Career Highlights
Ice Cube released his debut solo album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted”, in 1990. The album was a huge success and established him as one of the most popular and influential rappers of the time. He followed this up with a string of successful albums such as “Death Certificate” (1991), “The Predator” (1992), and “Lethal Injection” (1993).
Ice Cube also began to branch out into other areas of entertainment. In 1991, he made his acting debut in the film “Boyz n the Hood” and went on to appear in a number of other films such as “Higher Learning” (1995), “Friday” (1995), and “Barbershop” (2002). He also wrote and produced the hit comedy “Friday” and has continued to produce and write for films, television shows, and music videos throughout his career.
In recent years, Ice Cube has focused on his business ventures. He founded the record label Lench Mob Records in 1993 and has since gone on to create several other businesses, including a clothing line and a film production company.
Ice Cube has become one of the most successful and influential rap artists of all time, with a career that has spanned more than three decades. He is also a highly successful businessman and Hollywood actor and has been credited with helping to shape the gangsta rap genre. As of 2021, Ice Cube’s net worth is estimated to be around $160 million.
