
Ice Cube - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
Born | June 15, 1969 |
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Age | 56 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
Generation | Generation X |
Known For | Founding member of N.W.A, solo rap career, acting and producing in films such as Friday, Barbershop, and the Ride Along series. |
Intro
Ice Cube is an American rapper, actor, and filmmaker who first gained fame as a founding member of the pioneering rap group N.W.A. He later established a successful solo music career and became a prominent figure in Hollywood, starring in and producing numerous films.
Early Life & Background
Ice Cube, born O'Shea Jackson, grew up in South Central Los Angeles. He began writing raps in his teenage years and formed the group C.I.A. before joining Dr. Dre to form N.W.A.
Career Highlights
- Founding member and primary songwriter for N.W.A, a groundbreaking rap group whose controversial lyrics brought national attention to West Coast hip hop.
- Released influential solo albums including 'AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted' and 'Death Certificate'.
- Starred in and co-wrote the cult comedy film 'Friday' and its sequels.
- Produced and acted in successful film franchises such as 'Barbershop' and 'Ride Along'.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A in 2016.
Trivia
- His stage name 'Ice Cube' was given to him by his older brother.
- He studied architectural drafting at the Phoenix Institute of Technology before pursuing music full-time.
- Ice Cube is a practicing Muslim.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ice Cube?
Ice Cube is 56 years old.
When was Ice Cube born?
Ice Cube was born the 15 June 1969.
Where is Ice Cube from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About June 15th, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: Georges Pompidou was democratically elected as the President of France, succeeding Charles de Gaulle. This marked a significant moment in French political history, representing a transition in leadership during the late 1960s.
- Day of the week: June 15th, 1969 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Get Back by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles
- Popular movie: My Side of the Mountain directed by James B. Clark
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