Ice Cube

Ice Cube

  • Born: 1969-6-15
  • Birthplace: Compton, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  • Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
  • Profession: Singer, lyricist, music producer, actor, producer
  • Nationality: America
  • Graduate School: Fenix ​​Institute of Technology
  • Representative Works: Fuck Tha Police, It Was a Good Day, Zuozhou Self-help Brothers, Boyz n the Hood, Friday, Are We There Yet, Barbershop
  • O'Shea Jackson Sr. (Ice Cube), formerly known as O'Shea Jackson Sr., was born on June 19, 1969 in Compton, California, USA. He is an American rapper, songwriter, Music producer, actor, and producer, graduated from the Fenix ​​Institute of Technology.
    In 1986, he formed the Gangsta Rap Orchestra NWA with Eric Lynn Wright and Dr. Dre [1] . In 1988, NWA released its first studio album " Straight Outta Compton " [2] . In December 1989, O'Shea Jackson Sr. left NWA to fly solo due to an economic dispute with the team [2] . In 1990, he released his first solo album " Amerikkka's Most Wanted " [2] . In July 1991, his first movie " Boyz n the Hood " was released [2] . In 1992, the album "The Predator" was released, which successfully topped the Billboard Albums Chart in the United States [2] . In 1995, the film " Friday " , which he participated in the screenwriting and starring, was released [3] .       
    On May 9, 2000, with the film "Anaconda; Anakonda; Анаконда; Anaconda, le prédateur" won the 6th Blockbuster Entertainment Awards "Most Popular Action Group" award [4]  . In 2004, his film " Torque " was released [5]  . On March 29, 2008, he was shortlisted for the 21st Kids Choice Awards "Most Favorite Male Movie Star" award [6]  . On October 12, 2009, he won the "I am Hip Hop" award at the Black Entertainment Television Hip Hop Award [7]  . In September 2010, the ninth solo album "I Am the West" was released [8]  . In 2014, he won the Honorary Achievement Award for Black Entertainment Television [9]  . In April 2016, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of NWA [10]  . In 2018, he released his personal studio album "Everythang's Corrupt" [11]  .

    Early Experience

    O'Shea Jackson Sr. was born in a middle-class family. He grew up in the south-central part of Los Angeles. Both his parents worked at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . In middle school, he became interested in hip-hop music, and in the ninth grade, he wrote his first rap song   . In high school, O'Shea Jackson Sr. established the rap group CIA. They often performed at parties hosted by Dr. Derry. Through Derry, Ace also met Eric Lynn Wright, who was still in the HBO group at the time   .

    Performing Experience

    In 1986, he established the Gangsta Rap Orchestra NWA (Niggaz Wit Attitudes) with Eric Lynn Wright, Dr. Derry, Arabian Prince, MC Ren , and DJ Yella . Ace was mainly a writer. In the same year, they released their first single "Boyz-n-the-Hood". This song attracted music manager Jerry Heller. Jerry became their agent and signed Eric Lynn Wright with Priority Records .  
    In January 1987, O'Shea Jackson Sr. released the single album "Cru' In Action!" under the name of the CIA, but the CIA announced that it was dissolved in the same year; in December, NWA released the compilation album "NWA and the Posse"; the same year After graduating from William Howard Taft Middle School, Ace left the group temporarily and entered the Fenix ​​Institute of Technology, majoring in architectural drawing. 
    In 1988, after receiving a one-year degree certificate, Ace returned to Compton to continue his rap career   . On August 8, NWA released the first studio album " Straight Outta Compton ". Ranked fourth on the album chart, the extreme content of the album’s lyrics has attracted attention from all walks of life. The song " Fuck Tha Police " was banned by the FBI  ; in the same year, NWA launched a national tour   .
    In 1989, O'Shea Jackson Sr. left NWA and flew solo due to financial disputes with the team and disagreements with the agent   .
    In 1990, Ace and his temporary group da Lench Mob came to New York to record his first solo album " Amerikkka's Most Wanted " with the production team the Bomb Squad . Some of the lyrics of the album are about violence, sex, etc. "Amerikkka's Most Wanted" was officially released on May 16th; "Amerikkka's Most Wanted" was certified by the US Gold Records; at the end of the year, the mini album "Kill at Will" was released. "; In the same year, O'Shea Jackson Sr. created his own record company, Lench Mob Records. 
    On July 2, 1991, the first film " Boyz n the Hood " was released   ; on October 29, the second solo studio album "Death Certificate" was released. The album airborne with a national sales of 105,000 in the first week. Runner-up on the Billboard Albums Chart   .
    In April 1992, participated in the second Lollapalooza music festival tour; in November, released the third solo album "The Predator", and successfully topped the Billboard Albums chart in the United States with 193,000 US sales in the first week; December On the 25th, the starring action movie " Invasion " was released. 
    At the end of 1993, the fourth solo album "Lethal Injection" was released. The album reached the fifth place on the Billboard Albums chart and obtained the American Platinum certification   .
    In 1994, he composed songs for da Lench Mob's first album "Guerillas in tha Mist" and served as the producer of the album   ; in the same year, O'Shea Jackson Sr. produced singer Kam's first album "Neva Again"   ; At the end of the year, O'Shea Jackson Sr. released the collection "Bootlegs & B-Sides"   .
    In 1995, O'Shea Jackson Sr. successively starred in the movies " Friday ", "Murder Was the Case" and " Higher Learning ". In the same year, due to the death of Eric Lynn Wright, he reconciled with Dr. Derry and sang together. The song "Natural Born Killaz" was written   .
    In 1996, O'Shea Jackson Sr. formed the "Westside Connection" group together with Mack 10 and WC, and released the group's first album "Bow Down" at the end of the year. The album is being released. One month later, he was certified by the American Golden Records   .
    On April 11, 1997, the starring horror movie " Anaconda; Anakonda; Анаконда; Anaconda, le prédateur " was released. In November 1998, the fifth solo album "War & Peace, Vol. 1 (The War Disc)" was released   .
    In 1999, the starring feature film " Three Kings " was released in the United States, and Ace played one of the protagonists, Chief Elgin, Sergeant. On March 21, 2000, the sixth solo album "War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc)" was   released. The first week of the album's release came to the third place on the Billboard Albums chart   ; in June, with Snoop Dogg and Marshall Artists such as Bruce Mathers III , Dr. Derui, MC Ren, etc. started the Up in Smoke tour   .
    On January 11, 2000, the film " Next Friday ", which participated in the leading, editing, and production of the film, was released. The film finally earned 57 million US dollars in the box office   ; in addition, NWA reunited to sing the original soundtrack " Chin Check " for the film "; February 16th, with the film "Three Kings" shortlisted for the first Black Disc Awards "Best Supporting Actor" award; May 9th, with "Anaconda; Anakonda; Анаконда; Anaconda, le prédateur" won the 6th BesTV Tat Entertainment Awards "Most Popular Action Team" award   .
    In 2002, he starred in the movie " Barbershop ", and released the movies " Next Friday " and " All About the Benjamins " written, produced and starred by himself   .
    On January 14, 2004, the movie " Torque " was released, and Ace played the role of Terry   , the leader of the speeding party in the play ; on January 20, the screenwriter and starring movie ""Released; in the same year, in the song "Real Nigga Roll Call" by American singer Lil Jon  .
    On January 21, 2005, the starring movie " Are We There Yet " was released, and O'Shea Jackson Sr. played the protagonist Nick in the play   ; on February 19, with "”Was shortlisted for the “Best Musical or Comedy Movie Actor” at the Sixth Black Disk Awards; on April 27, the starring action movie " xXx: State of the Union " was released   ; on August 14, due to "xXx: State of the Union" and shortlisted for the 7th American Teen Choice Award "Best Film Rapper"   .
    On April 1, 2006, with "Have we arrived yet?" Shortlisted for the 19th Kids Choice Awards "Most Favorite Movie Actor" award; on June 6, the seventh solo album "Laugh Now, Cry Later" was released. The album sold 144,000 copies in the United States in the first week and landed in the United States. No. 4 on the Billboard Albums Chart   .
    On April 4, 2007, the film " Are We There Yet2 " produced and starred was released   . On March 29, 2008, he was shortlisted for the 21st Kids Choice Awards "Most Favorite Male Movie Star"   ; in August, the eighth solo studio album "Raw Footage" was   released, which sold 70,000 copies in the first week in the United States , Came to No. 5 on the Billboard Albums Chart   .
    On March 27, 2009, the movie " The Janky Promoters " starring Mike Epps was released ; on October 12, he won the "I Am Hip Hop" award at the Black Entertainment Television Awards . In September 2010, the ninth solo album "I Am the West" was released . In 2011, he joined the movie " Young Dragon Tigers " and played the role of police officer Adam Fuller in the film .    
    In 2014, he won the Honorary Achievement Award for Black Entertainment Television   ; on January 17, he co-starred with Kevin Darnell Hart and starred in the movie "Brothers To Save Yourself" in the United States. The film led the North American box office for three consecutive weeks   ; on April 13, with "Brothers To Save Yourself" and Kevin Darnell Hart were shortlisted for the 23rd MTV Movie Awards "Best Screen Partner"   ; August 11, won the 16th Teen Choice Award "Best Comedy Film Actor" in three categories Nominate   .
    In April 2016, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of NWA   ; in the same year, his starring movies " Ride Along 2 " and " Barbershop3 " were released respectively   . In February 2017, the comedy "Fist Fight" starring with Green Man was released   ; in June, O'Shea Jackson Sr. released the album "Death Certificate 25th Anniversary Edition". In December 2018, he released his personal studio album "Everythang's Corrupt"   .

    Personal Life

    O'Shea Jackson Sr.'s father, Hosea Jackson, worked as a site manager at the University of California, Los Angeles, and he was also a mechanic; his mother, Doris Benjamin, was a hospital nurse. Ace had a half-sister who was killed when Ace was 12 years old   . Ace’s cousin, Del the Funky Homosapien, is also a rapper.
    On August 26, 1992, O'Shea Jackson Sr. married Kimberly Woodruff and gave birth to four children: son Darrell, O'Shea Jr., Shareef, and daughter Kareema. Among them, O'Shea Jr. played the role of O'Shea Jackson Sr. in the biographical film " Straight Outta Compton " released in 2015   .

    Character Evaluation

    No matter how many soap operas and heroic movies he participated in, O'Shea Jackson Sr. will always be the combat rapper in people’s minds, the man who associates the word "America" ​​with the three Ks . Perhaps people would even call O'Shea Jackson Sr. an actor, but in his body, there is still rap music, to be precise, the blood of Gangsta Rap. He will always be the black man that the government, the media and critics will hate.  
    O'Shea Jackson Sr. is the best example of Willard Christopher Smith Jr's previous singing and acting, and is a member of the rap band NWA . As a rapper, Cooper's films are by no means less than the average number of film actors, but he has always made pure black films.  
    O'Shea Jackson Sr., who has made great contributions to American gangster music, has made great achievements in rap music. Because he described gang crimes in some of his songs in detail, the FBI was nervous for a while, and even wrote to the record company when his record was released, solemnly accusing Cooper's music of encouraging crimes. Suspect. And these songs by Cooper do reveal a fierceness, the neat rap and the soft and smooth funk melody, it is really addictive.  
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