Ice Cube

Date of Birth: June 15, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

O’Shea Jackson Sr., known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, and filmmaker. Born on June 15, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, Ice Cube gained fame as a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group N.W.A. in the late 1980s. N.W.A. was known for its controversial lyrics and stark portrayals of life in urban America, with Ice Cube serving as one of the primary lyricists. His solo career began in 1990 with the release of the critically acclaimed album “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” which solidified his status as a significant voice in hip-hop. In addition to his music career, Ice Cube has had a successful career in film. He wrote and starred in the 1995 cult classic “Friday” and its sequels and has appeared in numerous other films, such as “Boyz n the Hood,” “Barbershop,” and “21 Jump Street.” Ice Cube has also ventured into producing and directing, making him a multi-talented figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Ice Cube

1. Ice Cube’s real name is O’Shea Jackson Sr.

2. He was only 16 when he wrote his first rap song.

3. Ice Cube co-founded the Big3, a professional 3-on-3 basketball league.

4. He was a member of the Nation of Islam in the 1990s.

5. Ice Cube has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2017.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ice Cube

1. “I think the worst thing you can do about a situation is nothing.”

2. “Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.”

3. “I think, to me, reality is better than being fake.”

4. “You can do anything you put your mind to.”

5. “If you love what you’re doing, and you always put the customer first, success will be yours.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ice Cube’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $160 million.

Children

Ice Cube has four children with his wife, Kimberly Woodruff: 1. O’Shea Jackson Jr., born February 24, 1991, who is also a rapper and actor. 2. Darrell Jackson, born December 29, 1992. 3. Kareema Jackson, born February 17, 1994. 4. Shareef Jackson, born November 27, 1995.