Ice Cube (born O’Shea Jackson, June 15, 1969) is a foundational figure in hip‑hop and one of the most influential voices in West Coast and gangsta rap. Raised in Los Angeles Ice Cube rose to prominence as a founding member and principal lyricist of N.W.A, helping define the genre with the landmark album Straight Outta Compton (1988), one of the most important releases in hip‑hop history.
After leaving N.W.A. in 1989, Ice Cube launched a solo career that reshaped political and street‑level rap.
Beyond music, Ice Cube became a major force in film and television, starring in Boyz n the Hood, co‑creating and starring in the Friday franchise. He is also the founder of the BIG3 basketball league. As a member of N.W.A., Ice Cube was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, solidifying his cultural legacy.
In 2026, Ice Cube returns to the road with a high‑profile run often referred to as the 420 on the Rocks Tour , anchored by a marquee performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and supplemented by festival appearances and headline U.S. dates. The tour runs from April through October 2026, mixing solo headline shows with major multi‑artist events.
