Ice Cube born O’Shea Jackson is a famous rapper, actor, producer and businessman. He gained wide popularity in the late 80s as a member of NWA. Since then he branched out in different sectors of entertainment as well as business. Through a successful career in the entertainment industry Cube made a fortune for himself. Here we will know about Ice Cube’s net worth in 2024.
Becoming a Star
Born in Los Angeles, California, United States, Ice Cube grew up in Westmont of South Los Angeles. He started to write rap when came across a challenge in typewriting class by his friend. Ice Cube got his name from his older brother who threatened to put Cube into a freezer and only to put him out when he turned into an ice cube.
Cube Finished high school from William Howard Taft High School. He used to bus 40 miles to attend his school. In 1987 after finishing high school Cube attended Phoenix Institute of Technology in Phoenix, Arizona. He pursued a degree in architectural drafting there. Later he returned to Los Angeles to rejoin NWA in 1988. Meanwhile he also had the backup option as he pursued a full time career as a rapper.
Cube started his career in rap by C.I.A at the age of 16 in 1986. But he soon left the group to join NWA. He worked as the main rapper for NWA’s debut album Straight Outta Compton. In 1990 he left the group for financial dispute and released his first solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Later in 1993 Cube released his fourth album Lethal Injection. In 1997 Cube also collaborated with artists outside the Hip-Hop genre. He worked with David Bowei and Trent Reznor. Besides that he worked with Korn in 1998 and also joined them on Family Values Tour 1998.
Cube released his fifth album War & Peace Vol. 1 in 1998 and Vol.2 in 2000. Later he joined Dr, Dre, Eminem and Snoop Dogg in the Up in Smoke Tour. His seventh album Laugh Now, Cry Later which sold 144,000 copies the first week in 2006. He released a tribute song for NFL team Raiders in 2009. Later in 2012 he released his second anthem for Raiders “Come and Get It”.
Cube released his tenth album in 2018 after a long wait. He joined Mt. Westmore group which include Snoop Dogg, Too Short and E-40. The group released their debut album in 2022. Cube will tour Canada for his Straight Into Canada tour.
Cube debuted on the screen as an actor in 1991 with Boyz n the Hood. Since then he has appeared in numerous films and TV shows. He gained wide notoriety as an actor for his Friday franchise. In 2004 he appeared in the XXX film series as the main character. He appeared in Ride Along in 2014 and Ride Along 2 in 2016. In 2023 he voiced Superfly in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is set to appear in The Killer’s Game which is in production as of now.
Age
Ice Cube was born on June 15, 1969. So, he is 54 years of age.
Ice Cube Net Worth in 2024
Cube has become an icon in the entertainment industry. He is widely popular as he has made his name a brand. As a result he has become one of the top earners in the rap industry. Besides that he is also a highly paid actor. As of 2024 Ice Cube has a net worth of $170 million. Cube also earns from various business ventures and investments he made in various businesses.
Ice Cube Wife
Ice Cube married Kimberly Woodruff in 1992. The couple has been together ever since. They also have 5 children together. Besides that Cube is also a grandfather.
Controversy
Cube converted to Islam in 1990. He is thought of as a member of Nation of Islam which is branded as a hate hate group. But Cube denied his membership of NOI. Since then Cube has faced backlashes from various media outlets and the public. But he consistently denied these accusations. There is a conspiracy theory of Ice Cube being anti-semitic which he denied time and time again.
Business Ventures
Cube owns his clothing line Solo by Cube. In 2011 he became the spokesperson for Coors Light beer. In 2017 he started to work on Big3, a league with former NBA players. Later in 2023 he worked to bring documentaries of NBA players’ success on screen from Big3.
Ice Cube Asset
Cube bought his home in Marina Del Rey, California in 2016 for $7.5 million. Besides that he also has a mansion in Encino, California which he bought in 1996 for $2.36 million. The house is on a 1.11 acre property and the house is 8,000 square feet.
