Ice Cube

The Profile

Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson) is an American rapper, actor and filmmaker from Los Angeles, a founding member of N.W.A and a major figure in West Coast gangsta rap with a solo career dating from the late 1980s/early 1990s.

Former member of N.W.A; debut solo album AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted; themes often include race, policing and social criticism.

DeBaser hosts a close, positive review of Ice Cube's Laugh Now, Cry Later highlighting its social themes and strong production. The review praises tracks addressing racial injustice, the ghetto system and personal history. Recommended listening for fans of West Coast, politically aware rap.