Ice Cube

When the name O’Shea Jackson is mentioned one may be puzzled because he is commonly referred to his nick name Ice Cube. He is an American rapper, actor, producer and a filmmaker. He became famous after wrote lyrics for N.W.A’s 1988 album” Staight outta Compton”. Then in 1990 and 1991 he released his political rap solo albums that were commercially accepted and he became very successful.

Well, how well do you know about Ice Cube? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Ice Cube’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Ice Cube to date.

Biography and Early Life

Ice cube was boon on June 15, 1969 in Baldwin Hills, South Central Los Angeles. His parents Hosea Jackson was an UCLA grounds keeper and machinist and Doris a custodian and a hospital clerk. He was brought up in Van Wick Street in south central. When ice cube was 12 years his half-sister and brother were murdered.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Ice Cube in 2021, and what is his height and weight? Well, Ice Cube’s age is 52 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 15 June 1969. Though, he is 5′ 8″ in feet and inches and 172 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 198 lbs in Pound and 90 kg in Kilograms.

Education

 He went to school at the George Washington preparatory high school in Los Angeles. While still in school, he developed the interest in writing rap writing. This is after a friend in typewriting class challenged him to do so. Then he went to William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California.

During this time he wrote songs and raps with N.W.A that became very successful. He later moved to Arizona so that he could enrol at the Phoenix Institute of technology he got his diploma in Architectural drafting in 1988. Then he re-joined the N.W.A and side-lined his architectural career for rap.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Ice cube said I do to the love of his life Kimberley Woodruff on April 26, 1992. The two share four children together their first born being O ‘Shea Jr born in 1991, Darell born in 1992, Kaereema born in 1994 and their last born Shareef born in 1995

Is Ice Cube Gay?

Ice cube has never considered being gay. He remains married to Kimberley since 1992 and together they have four beautiful children to nature.

Professional Career

Ice cube formed a group named C.I.A together with his friend Sir Jinx they performed during parties around Los Angeles which were hosted by Dr Dre. In 1987 they released produced Dr Dre called “My posse”. He also wrote lyrics of the group’s breakthrough album “Straight outta Compton” however his pay stirred some conflict with the N.W.A, so he chose to leave. He pursued his solo career with the release of his first solo album “AmeriKKK’a “that was released in May 1990.

It became an instant success being that rap was becoming intense in that time. He also released an EP “Kill at Will” in the same year. It became the first to become hip hop EP that went to platinum. Ice cube then gave his best shot at acting in 1991 where he starred in the crime drama “Boyz n the hood” and his popularity increased building up a strong fan base.

In the same year he also released his second album “Death certificate” and it stirred up controversies and well as divided audience. Then in 1993 he released his third album “lethal Injection” saw a decrease was not very successful. He made a decision to first take a break from the music industry until 1998 when he released his fifth album “war and peace vol.1”

ice cube then ventured in other businesses such as producing, directing, and writing several films such as Fist fight, Friday and its two sequels , are we there yet and its sequels, return of Xander cage and many more.

Ice cube has also premiered on TBS series “Are we there yet” June 2, 2020. The series revolves around how a family adjusts to a matriarch’s new husband. He has starred in several movies such as all about the Benjamin, Jump Street, ride along and many more.

Awards

Ice Cubes career as a rapper and an actor has earned him several awards for his performances over the time. These awards are such as Soul train music awards in 2005, Bet hip-hop awards, i am Hip-Hop icon awards, NAACP image award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series in 2011, and the BET honours award for Excellence in entertainment in 2014. Additionally, he was inducted on Hollywood “star walk of fame”

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Ice Cube in 2021

Ice Cube has earned his fortune for being a professional rapper. He has become one of the highly paid rappers of all time. He complements his income by being a film maker, producer and an actor. Over the years he has accumulated a hefty worth under his name. As of 2021, he is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $180 million.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• The name ice cube came along after his brother threatened that he would beat him and put him o the freezer to become an ice cube ever since he found the name fascinating and started referring himself as ice cube.
• Some of his favourite quote is “Sports without music is just a game. Music makes it entertaining”

Ice cube has become one of the most respected rapper of all time. His talented performances are outstanding to say the least. He has created name and fame in the industry and is an inspiration to many young men and women who look up to him as a role model.  He has risen to even be part of the Hollywood list of celebrities.