A hip-hop and entertainment legend — Ice Cube (real name, O’Shea Jackson). From the streets of south-central Los Angeles, there rose a rapper, and later still an actor, and filmmaker. With such a background, outside of just music, he indeed is one of the artists that bears a multifaceted image in regards to movies and TV. So, diving into the content to know more about him and his journey.
Early Life
- Ice Cube was born in the city of Los Angeles on June 15, 1969.
- His parents were Hosea Jackson & Doris Benjamin.
- He has one older brother and a half-sister who was murdered when Ice Cube was 12 years old.
- Cube began writing raps when he was in ninth grade at George Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles.
- Writing wraps began when his friend challenged him in typewriting class.
Personal Life
- Ice Cube engaged and married Kimberly Woodruff in the year 1992, on April 26.
- Together they have 5 children.
Career
- Breakthrough with N.W.A.: With its gritty picture of urban life, N.W.A.’s 1988 album “Straight Outta Compton” propelled Ice Cube to fame.
- Solo Music Career: Ice Cube launched a successful solo career in 1989 after leaving N.W.A critically praised album such as “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” (1990) and “Death Certificate” (1991).
- Acting Debut: Ice Cube made his debut as an actor in John Singleton’s legendary film, “Boyz n the Hood” (1991).
- Comedy Success: He co-wrote and performed in the cult classic comedy “Friday” (1995), which spawned a number of successful sequels.
- Versatile Film Roles: Ice Cube’s major filmography includes “Barbershop” (2002), “21 Jump Street” (2012), and “Ride Along” (2014).
- Entrepreneurship: He established the production company Cube Vision and the BIG3 basketball league, broadening his reach beyond music and movies.
His Upcoming Movies & Wraps
- The Fire Inside – 2024
- The Killers Game – 2024
Wrap-Up
Ice Cube makes music that is woven into every facet of hip-hop and pop culture. Since his days working with N.W.A. until now in his solo career and work in film, the hip-hop artist has never stopped working. He has never abided by what was considered to be the norm. The legacy of Ice Cube lives on and will inspire artists and fans everywhere for generations to come. Do let us know if you have any queries or questions related to this blog!