History Music / IceCube

* DarkerAndEdgier: while the militant tone of his music has toned down over the years, his lyrics have gotten angrier and angrier with the years. "Go to Church" makes his NWA and early days look mellow in comparison.

* DarkerandEdgier: while the militant tone of his music has toned down over the years, his lyrics have gotten angrier and angrier with the years. "Go to Church" makes his NWA and early days look mellow in comparison.

In 1995, Ice Cube had reunited with former N.W.A member Music/DrDre, who was now part of Creator/DeathRowRecords, in their duet "Natural Born Killaz". After a stint with W.C. and Mack 10 in the rap supergroup Westside Connection, Cube focused on a solo project that would consist of two related albums released separately. In 1998, the first part, ''War & Peace Volume 1: The War Album'', was released. The second part, ''War & Peace Volume 2: The Peace Album'', was delayed a bit but finally released in early 2000. The albums featured appearances from Westside Connection, [[Music/BoneThugsNHarmony Krayzie Bone]] (who was on the hit lead single "Until We Rich") as well as a reunion with fellow N.W.A members, Dr. Dre and MC Ren. In 2000, Cube also joined Dr. Dre, Music/{{Eminem}} & Snoop Dogg on the Up In Smoke Tour. In 2006, Ice Cube released his seventh solo album, ''Laugh Now, Cry Later''. Afterward Ice Cube made ''Raw Footage'' in 2008 (featuring the singles "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" and "Do Ya Thang") and ''I Am The West'' in 2010. Finally, after focusing much of his power on movies, including appearances in ''21'' and ''22 Jump Street'', he released his latest album, ''Everythangs Corrupt'', in 2018 to celebrate the [=25th=] anniversary of ''Death Certificate''.

* LargeHam: Cube has been able to swing quite comfortably back and fort between this trope and a still relevant AngryBlackMan throughout the greater part of his career. It tends to shift depending on the subject of of the song in question. Although any apperance of his VerbalTic (read below) is usually a sign that the content matter isn't meant to be taken very seriously.

In 1995, Ice Cube had reunited with former N.W.A member Music/DrDre, who was now part of Creator/DeathRowRecords, in their duet "Natural Born Killaz". After a stint with W.C. and Mack 10 in the rap supergroup Westside Connection, Cube focused on a solo project that would consist of two related albums released separately. In 1998, the first part, ''War & Peace Volume 1: The War Album'', was released. The second part, ''War & Peace Volume 2: The Peace Album'', was delayed a bit but finally released in early 2000. The albums featured appearances from Westside Connection, [[Music/BoneThugsNHarmony Krayzie Bone]] (who was on the hit lead single "Until We Rich") as well as a reunion with fellow N.W.A members, Dr. Dre and MC Ren. In 2000, Cube also joined Dr. Dre, Music/{{Eminem}} & Snoop Dogg on the Up In Smoke Tour. In 2006, Ice Cube released his seventh solo album, ''Laugh Now, Cry Later''. Afterward Ice Cube made ''Raw Footage'' in 2008 (featuring the singles "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" and "Do Ya Thang") and ''I Am The West'' in 2010.

In 1995, Ice Cube had reunited with former N.W.A member Dr. Dre, who was now part of Creator/DeathRowRecords, in their duet "Natural Born Killaz". After a stint with W.C. and Mack 10 in the rap supergroup Westside Connection, Cube focused on a solo project that would consist of two related albums released separately. In 1998, the first part, ''War & Peace Volume 1: The War Album'', was released. The second part, ''War & Peace Volume 2: The Peace Album'', was delayed a bit but finally released in early 2000. The albums featured appearances from Westside Connection, [[Music/BoneThugsNHarmony Krayzie Bone]] (who was on the hit lead single "Until We Rich") as well as a reunion with fellow N.W.A members, Dr. Dre and MC Ren. In 2000, Cube also joined Dr. Dre, Music/{{Eminem}} & Snoop Dogg on the Up In Smoke Tour. In 2006, Ice Cube released his seventh solo album, ''Laugh Now, Cry Later''. Afterward Ice Cube made ''Raw Footage'' in 2008 (featuring the singles "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" and "Do Ya Thang") and ''I Am The West'' in 2010.

** He ''really'' lets Eazy in particular have it in the third verse: "[[RuleOfThree I never have dinner with the President. I never have dinner with the President. I never have dinner with the President.]] And when I see your ass again, I'll be hesitant. Now I think you a snitch, throw a house nigga in a ditch. Half-pint bitch, fuckin' your homeboys. You little maggot; Eazy-E turned faggot. With your manager, fella, fuckin' MC Ren, Dr. Dre, and Yella. But if they were smart as me, [[HarsherInHindsight Eazy-E would be hangin' from a tree.]] With no Vaseline, just a match and a little bit of gasoline. [[KillItWithFire Light 'em up, burn 'em up, flame on... till that Jheri curl is gone.]]" ''Holy'' '''''shit.'''''

* VerbalTic: "yay-YYYAAAYYY!!!"

VerbalTic: "yay-YYYAAAYYY!!!"

** He ''really'' lets Eazy in particular have it in the third verse: "[[RuleOfThree I never have dinner with the President. I never have dinner with the President. I never have dinner with the President.]] And when I see your ass again, I'll be hesitant. Now I think you a snitch, throw a house nigga in a ditch. Half-pint bitch, fuckin' your homeboys. You little maggot; Eazy-E turned faggot. With your manager, fella, fuckin' MC Ren, Dr. Dre, and Yella. But if they were smart as me, Eazy-E would be hangin' from a tree. With no Vaseline, just a match and a little bit of gasoline. [[KillItWithFire Light 'em up, burn 'em up, flame on... till that Jheri curl is gone.]]" ''Holy'' '''''shit.'''''

* LargeHam: Cube has been able to swing quite comfortably back and fort between this trope and a still relevant AngryBlackMan throughout the greater part of his career. It tends to shift depending on the subject of of the song in question. Although any apperance of his VerbalTic (read below) is usually a sign that the content matter isn't ment to be taken very seriously.

'''IceCube''': Yeah. Yeah, I got some last words. FUCK ALL Y'ALL!\\

* AngryBlackMan: One of the {{Trope Codifier}}s in the 1990's.
* ChangedForTheVideo: The version of "Check Yourself" on ''The Predator'' uses a different beat (the same one Music/SaltNPepa used for "Shoop"), while the video and radio versions used the remix sampling [[Music/GrandmasterFlashAndTheFuriousFive Grandmaster Flash's]] "The Message".

* ShoutOut: "Who Got Da Camera" namechecks Creator/JohnSingleton, Matty Rich and Creator/SpikeLee, while playing out a Rodney King-type situation.

%%** "No Vaseline".

Ice Cube was born in South Central Los Angeles, California, the son of Doris Jackson (née Benjamin), a hospital clerk and custodian, and Andrew Jackson, who worked as a groundskeeper at UCLA. His cousins are Teren Delvon Jones, also known as Del tha Funkee Homosapien, of Music/{{Deltron 3030}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}} and Hieroglyphics, and Kam of rap group The Warzone. At age sixteen, Ice Cube developed an interest in hip hop music, and began writing raps in Taft High School's keyboarding class. He attended the Phoenix Institute of Technology in the fall of 1987, and studied Architectural Drafting. With friend Sir Jinx, Cube formed the C.I.A., and they performed at parties hosted by [[DrDre Dr. Dre]].

Ice Cube was born in South Central Los Angeles, California, the son of Doris Jackson (née Benjamin), a hospital clerk and custodian, and Andrew Jackson, who worked as a groundskeeper at UCLA. His cousins are Teren Delvon Jones, also known as Del tha Funkee Homosapien, of Music/{{Deltron 3030}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}} and Hieroglyphics, and Kam of rap group The Warzone. At age sixteen, Ice Cube developed an interest in hip hop music, and began writing raps in Taft High School's keyboarding class. He attended the Phoenix Institute of Technology in the fall of 1987, and studied Architectural Drafting. With friend Sir Jinx, Cube formed the C.I.A., and they performed at parties hosted by Dr. Dre.

Cube recorded his debut solo album in Los Angeles with the Bomb Squad (Music/PublicEnemy's production team). ''[=AmeriKKKa's=] Most Wanted'' was released in 1990 and was an instant hit, riding and contributing to the rising tide of rap's popularity in mainstream society. The album was charged with controversy, and Cube was accused of misogyny, and racism. Subsequently, Cube appointed the female rapper Yo-Yo (who appeared on ''[=AmeriKKKa's=] Most Wanted'') to the head of his own record label and helped produce her debut album, ''Make Way for the Motherlode''. This was followed by a critically acclaimed role as Doughboy in John Singleton's hood-based drama, ''Film/BoyzNTheHood''. In the same year as ''[=AmeriKKKa's=] Most Wanted'', Cube released the acclaimed EP, ''Kill At Will''. ''Kill At Will'' sold well, becoming the first hip hop EP to go both Gold and Platinum.

* ShoutOut: "Who Got Da Camera" namechecks John Singleton, Matty Rich and Creator/SpikeLee, while playing out a Rodney King-type situation.

* ChangedForTheVideo: The version of "Check Yourself" on ''The Predator'' uses a different beat (the same one Music/SaltNPepa used for "Shoop"), while the video and radio versions used the remix sampling Music/GrandmasterFlash's "The Message".

* RatedGForGangsta: He's gone from rapper and featuring in crime dramas like ''Film/BoyzNTheHood'', to horror movie star in ''Film/{{Anaconda}}'', to comedic roles like ''Film/AreWeThereYet''. He does go back from time to time, alternating roles between "badass thug" and "UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist".

* TakeThat:

%%* ChildSoldier: "Lil Ass Gee"
%%* ClusterFBomb

'''IceCube''': Yeah. Yeah, I got some last words. [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment FUCK ALL Y'ALL]]!\\

%%* GangstaRap

* LyricalColdOpen: "Dead Homiez", "Once Upon A Time In The Projects"
%%* NWordPrivileges
%%* PoliticalRap

* ChildSoldier: "Lil Ass Gee"
* ClusterFBomb: Oh my god.

* GangstaRap: Specifically, Type 1.

* NWordPrivileges: What's the name of his band again?
* PoliticalRap

* TakeThat: "No Vaseline".

O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his gang name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He began his career as a member of the rap group Music/{{NWA}} along with group leader Music/EazyE, and later built a successful solo career in music and cinema. From the mid-[[TheNineties 1990s]] onwards, Jackson focused on acting, and his musical output has slowed down considerably. He remains one of the most visible West Coast rappers, having helped originate GangstaRap. On the other hand, he has recently started starring in children's movies, leading to a severe case of RatedGForGangsta.

In 1995, Ice Cube had reunited with former N.W.A member Dr. Dre, who was now part of Death Row Records, in their duet "Natural Born Killaz". After a stint with W.C. and Mack 10 in the rap supergroup Westside Connection, Cube focused on a solo project that would consist of two related albums released separately. In 1998, the first part, ''War & Peace Volume 1: The War Album'', was released. The second part, ''War & Peace Volume 2: The Peace Album'', was delayed a bit but finally released in early 2000. The albums featured appearances from Westside Connection, [[Music/BoneThugsNHarmony Krayzie Bone]] (who was on the hit lead single "Until We Rich") as well as a reunion with fellow N.W.A members, Dr. Dre and MC Ren. In 2000, Cube also joined Dr. Dre, Music/{{Eminem}} & Snoop Dogg on the Up In Smoke Tour. In 2006, Ice Cube released his seventh solo album, ''Laugh Now, Cry Later''. Afterward Ice Cube made ''Raw Footage'' in 2008 (featuring the singles "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" and "Do Ya Thang") and ''I Am The West'' in 2010.

O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his gang name '''Ice Cube''', is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He began his career as a member of the rap group Music/{{NWA}} along with group leader Music/EazyE, and later built a successful solo career in music and cinema. From the mid-[[TheNineties 1990s]] onwards, Jackson focused on acting, and his musical output has slowed down considerably. He remains one of the most visible West Coast rappers, having helped originate GangstaRap. On the other hand, he has recently started starring in children's movies, leading to a severe case of RatedGForGangsta.

* RatedGForGangsta: He's gone from rapper and featuring in crime dramas like ''Film/BoyzNTheHood'', to horror movie star in ''Film/{{Anaconda}}'', to comedic roles like ''Film/AreWeThereYet''. He does go back from time to time, alternating roles between "{{badass}} thug" and "UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist".

* RapMetal: "Fuck Dying", a collaboration with Music/{{Korn}}, who he previously collaborated with for "Children of the Korn" off of ''Music/FollowtheLeader'' and covered his song "Wicked" with [[Music/{{Deftones}} Chino Moreno]].

* RapMetal: "Fuck Dying", a collaboration with Music/{{Korn}}, who he previously collaborated with for "Children of the Korn" off of ''Follow the Leader'' and covered his song "Wicked" with [[Music/{{Deftones}} Chino Moreno]].

-> ''"[[AlbumTitleDrop Straight outta Compton]], crazy [[ClusterFBomb muthafucka]] named Ice Cube
-> ''From the gang called [[NWordPrivileges Niggaz]] [[Music/{{NWA}} Wit Attitudes]]"''

'''O'Shea Jackson''' (born June 15, 1969), better known by his gang name '''Ice Cube''', is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He began his career as a member of the rap group Music/{{NWA}} along with group leader Music/EazyE, and later built a successful solo career in music and cinema. From the mid-[[TheNineties 1990s]] onwards, Jackson focused on acting, and his musical output has slowed down considerably. He remains one of the most visible West Coast rappers, having helped originate GangstaRap. On the other hand, he has recently started starring in children's movies, leading to a severe case of RatedGForGangsta.

By this point Cube was a full-time member of N.W.A along with Dr. Dre and (to a lesser extent) MC Ren. Cube wrote Dr. Dre and Eazy-E's rhymes for the group's landmark album, ''Music/StraightOuttaCompton'', released in 1988. However, as 1990 approached, Cube found himself at odds with the group's manager, [[AmoralAttorney Jerry Heller]], after Heller responded to the group's financial questions by drafting up a new arrangement. As he explains in his book, since Cube wrote the lyrics to approximately half of both ''Straight Outta Compton'', and Eazy-E's solo album, ''Eazy-Duz-It'', Cube was advised of the amounts he was truly owed by Heller, and proceeded to take legal action, soon after leaving the group and the label. In response, the remaining N.W.A members attacked Cube on the EP ''100 Miles and Runnin'', as well as their next and final album, ''Efil4zaggin'' (Niggaz4life [[SdrawkcabAlias spelled backwards]]).