Ice Cube

514 songs30 albums
Songs514
Albums30
Views2.5M

About the artist

Ice Cube, born O'Shea Jackson in South Central Los Angeles, is one of hip-hop's most influential figures, first as a founding member of N.W.A and later as a groundbreaking solo artist. His writing on N.W.A's landmark 1988 album Straight Outta Compton helped define the gangsta rap genre, portraying the realities of life in South Central with unflinching, confrontational lyricism.

After leaving N.W.A in 1989 over financial disputes, Ice Cube launched a hugely successful solo career beginning with AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, followed by a string of acclaimed albums that combined sharp social commentary with vivid storytelling. Tracks like «It Was a Good Day» and «Check Yo Self» became genre landmarks, showcasing his ability to blend narrative detail, political critique and West Coast funk-influenced production. His diss track «No Vaseline», aimed at his former N.W.A groupmates, is regarded as one of the most devastating in rap history.

Beyond music, Ice Cube built a major career as an actor, writer and producer, starring in films such as Boyz n the Hood and the Friday and Barbershop franchises, while continuing to release solo albums. He remains a foundational figure in West Coast hip-hop, respected for both his uncompromising early work and his lasting cultural influence across music and film.

Born1969
OriginSouth Central Los Angeles, California, USA
Active since1986
LabelsPriority, Lench Mob

Popular tracks

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ice Cube from?+
Ice Cube is from South Central Los Angeles, California, USA.
What genre is Ice Cube?+
Ice Cube is associated with Rap, R&B.
What are the most popular songs by Ice Cube?+
Among the most popular are «It Was a Good Day», «No Vaseline», «Hello».
How many Ice Cube songs are on Lyricser?+
Lyricser features 111 popular Ice Cube songs with lyrics and line-by-line translations into five languages.
When did Ice Cube start?+
Ice Cube has been active since 1986.

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Discography

Nobody Wants To Die - Single

Nobody Wants To Die - Single

2026

Man Up

Man Up

2025

Man Down

Man Down

2024

White Crenshaw

White Crenshaw

2022

Man Vs. Machine

Man Vs. Machine

2021

Death Certificate (Complete Edition)

Death Certificate (Complete Edition)

2021

Everythang’s Corrupt

Everythang’s Corrupt

2018

Death Certificate 25th Anniversary

Death Certificate 25th Anniversary

2017

Remain Calm: The Preload to Everythang’s Corrupt

Remain Calm: The Preload to Everythang’s Corrupt

2015

Icon

Icon

2013

I Am the West

I Am the West

2010

The Essentials

The Essentials

2008

Raw Footage

Raw Footage

2008

At Tha Movies

At Tha Movies

2007

In the Movies

In the Movies

2007

Cali Untouchable Radio 11

Cali Untouchable Radio 11

2006

Laugh Now, Cry Later

Laugh Now, Cry Later

2006

Laugh Now, Cry Later (Album Sampler)

Laugh Now, Cry Later (Album Sampler)

2006

Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

2001

War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc)

War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc)

2000

War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc)

War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc)

1998

Featuring... Ice Cube

Featuring... Ice Cube

1997

Radio Sampler

Radio Sampler

1995

Bootlegs & B-Sides

Bootlegs & B-Sides

1994

Heltah Skeltah

Heltah Skeltah

1994

Lethal Injection

Lethal Injection

1993

The Predator

The Predator

1992

Death Certificate

Death Certificate

1991

Kill At Will

Kill At Will

1990

AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted

AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted

1990