Ice Cube

Rapper

Birthday

Date : 15 June Year : 1969

Age

56 Years Old

Birth Place

Los Angeles United States

Zodiac Sign

Gemini

Relationship

Kimberly Woodruff (m. 1992)

Height

5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)

Parents

Hosea Jackson, Doris Jackson

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$155M - 165 Million

Ice Cube Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$11M - 13 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$148 Million

How we calculate estimated net worth.

We use a proprietary algorithm to determine estimated daily earnings, estimated monthly earnings, and estimated yearly earnings for Ice Cube. This calculation considers factors such as subscriber and follower counts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, along with engagement rate and viewership figures.

Introduction

Ice Cube is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and filmmaker known for his powerful lyricism, socially conscious rap, and bold storytelling. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history, especially for his role in pioneering gangsta rap with N.W.A and his successful transition into Hollywood.

Career

Early Debut: Co-founded the rap group N.W.A in 1987 with Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and others, releasing the influential album Straight Outta Compton (1988).

Solo Breakthrough: Released his debut solo album AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted (1990), which was a commercial and critical success.

Classic Albums: Delivered groundbreaking solo records including Death Certificate (1991), The Predator (1992), and Lethal Injection (1993), known for their raw social commentary.

Acting Success: Made his film debut in Boyz n the Hood (1991) and starred in hit comedies like Friday (1995), where he also co-wrote the screenplay. He later appeared in Anaconda (1997), Three Kings (1999), and the Barbershop series.

Further Acclaim: Created and produced the Friday film franchise, Barbershop films, and the TV series Are We There Yet?. He also released albums with his group Westside Connection.

Recent Work: Continued acting and producing into the 2020s, appearing in films like Ride Along (2014–2016), Fist Fight (2017), and the 2025–2026 projects. He remains active in music with new singles and occasional tours, while focusing on his Big3 basketball league.

Family Life

Ice Cube was born O’Shea Jackson on June 15, 1969, in Los Angeles, California. He has been married to his wife Kimberly Woodruff since 1992. The couple has four children: O’Shea Jr. (who is also an actor), Darrell, Kareema, and Shareef. Ice Cube is known for being a family man and has spoken openly about fatherhood.

Ice Cube Net Worth

As of 2026, Ice Cube’s net worth is estimated to be around $155 - 165 million. He has earned primarily through music sales, acting roles, film production, screenwriting, and his business ventures including the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league.

Notable Achievements

Pioneered gangsta rap as a key member of N.W.A with the landmark album Straight Outta Compton.
Multiple platinum-selling solo albums and classic tracks like “It Was a Good Day,” “No Vaseline,” and “Fuck tha Police.”
Star and co-writer of the beloved Friday film series.
NAACP Image Awards and multiple BET Awards for his contributions to music and film.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A in 2016.
Iconic role as one of the most influential voices in hip-hop and a successful multi-hyphenate entertainer who built a powerful entertainment empire.

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