WO'Shea Jackson, better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, and filmmaker. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1988 album Straight Outta Compton contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popularity. His solo albums of 1990 and 1991 consist of political rap. In 1991 and 1995, entering film, he starred in Boyz n the Hood and cocreated Friday.
WThe phrase "Bye, Felicia" was first used in a scene in the Australian road comedy film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), a film about two drag queens that is well-known in the gay community. A year later, it was used again in the American comedy film Friday (1995). According to Ice Cube, who starred in the film and co-wrote its script, "Bye, Felicia" is "the phrase 'to get anyone out of your face'," and, as it was used in the Friday scene, is generally intended as a dismissive send-off.
WCube Vision is an American film and television production company founded by Ice Cube and Matt Alvarez.
WThe discography of Ice Cube, an American rapper, consists of ten studio albums, six compilation albums, one extended play as well as twelve movie soundtracks.
WO'Shea Jackson Jr. , also known by his stage name OMG, is an American actor and rapper. He is the oldest son of rapper Ice Cube, and portrayed him in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton, which was his feature film debut.
WThe Jheri curl is a permanent wave hairstyle that was popular among African Americans during the 1980s and early 1990s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding, the Jheri curl gives the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a "wash and wear" style that was easier to care for than the other popular chemical treatment of the day, the relaxer.
WDa Lench Mob was an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, United States, associated with Ice Cube. The group consisted of rappers Shorty, T-Bone, J-Dee and Maulkie. Their Islamic and social politically inspired-lyrics garnered much attention.
WLench Mob Records is an independently owned record label owned by Los Angeles rapper and actor Ice Cube. Founded as Street Knowledge Records, it was once home to many of Cube's former allies such as DJ Pooh, and Lench Mob's own Chilly Chill, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Kam, Yo Yo and the group Da Lench Mob. The label, established in 1990, remained dormant for a long period until a revival in 2006 with the release of Ice Cube's album Laugh Now, Cry Later. Lench Mob Records also distributes Bigg Swang Records home to WC, DJ Crazy Toones, Young Maylay and Tha Trapp. Hallway Productionz have produced multiple tracks for the label's two major artists.
WWestside Connection was an American hip-hop supergroup formed by Mack 10, WC and Ice Cube. The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996, going platinum that year.