He is also an acclaimed writer (Friday, The Players Club, The Janky Promoters) and director (The Players Club) who is best known for his acting. In the film arena, he’s produced the Friday, Ride Along, Barbershop and Are we There Yet? franchises as well as the critically acclaimed, award winning NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton.
As a solo recording artist, Ice Cube has sold more than 10 million albums while remaining one of rap’s most respected and influential artists and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.īeyond music, Ice Cube has established himself as one of entertainment’s most successful figures and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. After penning the most memorable lyrics on N.W.A’s groundbreaking songs including “Straight Outta Compton”, Ice Cube left the group at the peak of its popularity to pursue one of the most successful careers in music history. Ice Cube is an award winning musician, actor, director, producer and CEO and founder of the Big3 professional 3-on-3 basketball league.
