- Ice Cube is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor who is considered one of the pioneers of gangsta rap.
- He began his career in the late 1980s as a member of the hip-hop group N.W.A., which was notorious for its explicit lyrics and its depiction of gang culture in the Los Angeles area.
- Some of his most famous songs with gang related lyrics include "Straight Outta Compton", "Gangsta Gangsta", and "No Vaseline".
- Ice Cube's music and lyrics often reflected his personal experiences growing up in the gang-ridden streets of South Central Los Angeles, and he was known for his raw, confrontational style of rapping.
- He later had a successful solo career and also ventured into acting, starring in several films that highlighted urban issues and gang culture, such as "Boyz n the Hood" and "Friday".