O'Shea Jackson Sr., known professionally as Ice Cube, is a foundational figure in hip-hop and a prolific actor and filmmaker. Born on June 15, 1969, in South Central Los Angeles, he rose to prominence as a primary lyricist for the group N.W.A before establishing a highly influential solo career marked by aggressive socio-political commentary and vivid storytelling.
Ice Cube began his musical journey in the mid-1980s with the group C.I.A., performing at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. His breakthrough came when he penned "Boyz-n-the-Hood" for Eazy-E, leading to the formation of N.W.A alongside Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella, and MC Ren. Despite a brief hiatus to study architectural drafting in Phoenix, he returned to contribute heavily to the group's 1988 landmark album, Straight Outta Compton. His lead verse on "Fuck tha Police" and his depictions of urban life helped define the gangsta rap genre and drew the attention of the FBI.
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On the radio
Stations that played Ice Cube in the last 30 days
- 76×
🕺Générations G-Funk
France · Hip Hop - 69×
West Coast – G-Funk & Hip-Hop
United States · Hip Hop - 50×
KFRP Radio – Killing Field Radio Programming
United States · Gangsta Rap - 50×
CoastFunk Radio
United States · West Coast Hip Hop - 49×
90s Hiphop
United Kingdom · Hip Hop - 46×
LITT Native Rhymes
United States · Rock - 41×
ScratchVision Radio
United States · Hip Hop - 35×
SUC Radio
United States · Gangsta Rap - 33×
MixStream Radio - Hip-Hop
Netherlands · East Coast Hip Hop - 29×
LITT 1580
United States · East Coast Hip Hop - 28×
Guarida Hip Hop
Colombia · East Coast Hip Hop - 27×
105.1 The Bounce
United States · R&B
