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South Central Los Angeles, California (1986 – present)
O’Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969 in South Central Los Angeles, California), better known as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, producer and film director known for being a member of the controversial rap group N.W.A. In recent years, his acting career has overshadowed his music.
He released his solo debut album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” in 1990 to critical and commercial success, although upon its release he was accused of racism and misogyny. He has since released 1991’s “Death Certificate”, 1992’s “The Predator”, 1993’s “Lethal Injection”, 1998’s “War & Peace Vol 1 (The War Disc)”, 2000’s “War & Peace Vol 2 (The Peace Disc)”, 2006’s “Laugh Now, Cry Later”, 2008’s “Raw Footage”, and 2010’s “I Am the West.”
Ice Cube was raised in South Central by his parents, both of whom were employed at UCLA. He began writing raps while attending William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, most notably “Boyz ‘N Tha Hood”, which later became famous when done by N.W.A in 1986.
Cube and a friend, Sir Jinx, rapped as a partnership called C.I.A. at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. After a brief stint in a group called “HBO”, Cube showed Eazy-E “Boyz ‘N Da Hood,” and the pair, plus Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, The Arabian Prince and MC Ren, formed N.W.A.
Cube took one year off to earn a degree in architectural drafting in Phoenix in 1987 but returned in time to participate in N.W.A’s debut album, Straight Outta Compton. The album attracted much notoriety for the group, from the FBI and concerned citizen and parent groups.
He released his solo debut album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” in 1990 to critical and commercial success, although upon its release he was accused of racism and misogyny. He has since released 1991’s “Death Certificate”, 1992’s “The Predator”, 1993’s “Lethal Injection”, 1998’s “War & Peace Vol 1 (The War Disc)”, 2000’s “War & Peace Vol 2 (The Peace Disc)”, 2006’s “Laugh Now, Cry Later”, 2008’s “Raw Footage”, and 2010’s “I Am the West.”
Ice Cube was raised in South Central by his parents, both of whom were employed at UCLA. He began writing raps while attending William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, most notably “Boyz ‘N Tha Hood”, which later became famous when done by N.W.A in 1986.
Cube and a friend, Sir Jinx, rapped as a partnership called C.I.A. at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. After a brief stint in a group called “HBO”, Cube showed Eazy-E “Boyz ‘N Da Hood,” and the pair, plus Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, The Arabian Prince and MC Ren, formed N.W.A.
Cube took one year off to earn a degree in architectural drafting in Phoenix in 1987 but returned in time to participate in N.W.A’s debut album, Straight Outta Compton. The album attracted much notoriety for the group, from the FBI and concerned citizen and parent groups.
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fatalportrait99 wrote:
George Bush, George Clinton Bill Clinton, Chris Farley, Chris Rock Bob Marley, Rick James knew how to throw a party...
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jr2280 wrote:
January 20th, 1992
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nathanzera wrote:
The hood is where I'm from, but is not who i am.
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sOuller wrote:
v totally agreed
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PWNdestroyPWN wrote:
We need more shit, haven't heard anything from Cube in a while.
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exSpectacularrr wrote:
I love Cube, but I have to admit, I had quit paying attention to his newer albums. If you've been doin the same, then give "I am the West" a listen -- this album freakin rocks!!! I've been completely hooked on it for months. Doubly impressive given that he is now 40. To quote the review at allmusic.com: "Most won’t have the skills to follow his playbook, either on or off the field, but Cube’s utterly unique 'I Am the West' shows the younger generation how to cross 40 while retaining their freedom and baller status. Middle age hip-hop is born here, and if the game follows his lead, it will be one monster of a genre."
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calizane23 wrote:
Hell Yeah 2012!!
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UREWRECKEDstig wrote:
Happy New Year Ice Cube fans!
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MassSkate wrote:
do it do it dooo it
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MassSkate wrote:
NICEEEEEEE
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SeriouslyJack wrote:
I love you Cube.
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kirczek wrote:
The Bomb- such an insane flow. Keep it real. (:
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gim53 wrote:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=316272655062682&set=a.316272621729352.71149.280411081982173&type=3&theater visit to see some hot painted girl :D
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The_Set_Up wrote:
VVV N.W.A. were average man. Influential but they can't fuck with Cube's, Dre's or Ren's solo albums. Death Certificate>N.W.A.'s career
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The_Set_Up wrote:
One of the best discographies ever. The early 90's belonged to Cube, no questions asked.
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podgethebastard wrote:
i never said he was a 1 hit wonder. i said that because it was a good day has alot more plays than any other track it looks like he is. i know about ice cube listened to n.w.a when i was a kid xD
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dewene wrote:
He is the best West Rapper alive homie. [4]
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lyle_catcliffe wrote:
This guy's anger and flow, when he's good- he's fucking good.
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ChowsFM wrote:
Peep: Chui, http://www.last.fm/music/Chui
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PeReC95 wrote:
He is the best West Rapper alive homie. [3]
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Ice Cube
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04/19/12 - Bruce, Canberra, Australia @ AIS Arena
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