On this date in 1995, the John Singleton-directed movie Higher Learning debuted in theaters across America courtesy of Sony/Columba Pictures. Starring Ice Cube, Tyra Banks, Omar Epps and Michael Rapaport, Higher Learning follows three college freshman from totally different backgrounds and show how they co-exist, in peace and in war, on campus. Larry Fishburne, who […]
Released months after the 1992 Los Angeles riots, actor/filmmaker Ice Cube’s The Predator album follows the same tone that existed in Ice Cube’s music from his solo beginning; Black power against any form of oppression. Talking numbers, it was his best album to date. Although the album was very graphic, it still had a great […]
In an exclusive interview with MC Serch on his Serch Says podcast, Oakland rap legend Too Short claims he’s formed a supergroup with Snoop Dogg, E-40, and Ice Cube. Short Dog says that the idea came fro mE-40 and Cube, explaining, “Over the years, probably more than the past five years, we’ve been doing kind […]
Ice Cube received backlash after meeting with Donald Trump about his Contract With Black America. The Hip Hop legend took a hiatus following the commotion and posted a video on Monday explaining his silence, and reassured that he hasn’t abandoned his political agenda. “I know a lot people been wondering where I’ve been. I was real […]
On this day in 1992, gangsta rapper turned actor/filmmaker Ice Cube released his most successful solo album The Predator. Released months after the 1992 Los Angeles riots, this album follows the same tone that existed in Ice Cube’s music from his solo beginning; Black power against any form of oppression. Although the album was very […]
First it was Kanye, then 50 Cent and now Lil Wayne standing beside arguably— one of the most controversial presidents of our lifetime. At this very moment, the United States is struggling to find compassion. Today is the day to vote for the things that really made America great. The United States is in desperate […]
O’Shea Jackson, better known to the world as Ice Cube, made a lot of people mad when he was fed up with the bs and released this scathing album, appropriately entitled Death Certificate 28 years ago on this date. The album cover itself speaks volumes. A Caucasian corpse with a toe tag that reads “Uncle […]
Ice Cube is famously known as one of the founding members of the rap group, NWA, and brought you films like Friday and The Barbershop which became staples in the Black community. Which is why many of his fans were hurt when Donald Trump’s advisor thanked the rapper/actor for helping Trump with his Platinum Plan. […]
According to a recent tweet from Ice Cube, his interview with Chris Cuomo was cancelled and claims the network had already banned him from their platform and he doesn’t understand why they even inquired about an interview in the first place. After clarifying once again that he is totally non-partisan in his pursuit to strive […]
Ice Cube is getting a lot of backlash for partnering with Donald Trump to develop a Platinum Plan that will allegedly raise Black capital. Trump’s Senior advisor thanked the NWA rapper for his “willingness to step up and work” with the Trump administration. Cube clarified his role in the deal and explain that the Democrats […]
Following all of the controversy swirling around Ice Cube and his reported assistance in creating President Trump’s four-year “Platinum Plan,” an old tweet from 2016 where Cube says that he’s never endorse Donald Trump has come back to haunt him. Cube vehemently denies being partial to neither the Democrats nor the Republicans. He even said […]
In a now-viral tweet, Trump campaign senior advisor Katrina Pierson thanked Hip Hop icon Ice Cube for assisting in helping President Trump develop “The Platinum Plan,” which reportedly includes a $500 billion package for the Black community from the Republicans. On Sunday, Cube released a video revealing that he has met with both Republicans and […]
Ice Cube has been promoting his Contract With Black America ahead of the upcoming Presidential election. The contract serves as a “blueprint to achieve racial economic justice.” The Hip Hop legend revealed during a conversation with TMZ Live that both candidates have been in contact with him to outline his demands. “The end game is […]
On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
After saying Eminem doesn’t crack his top ten rappers of all-time, Snoop Dogg has released his official list on Instagram. The Doggfather’s list brings in fellow west coast legend Ice Cube and some love for the New York icons like LL Cool J and KRS-One. Snoop also is a big Run-DMC fan, while also giving […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, John Singleton’s Boyz in the Hood hit theaters across the country and became an instant classic. This Oscar-nominated film starring Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr. depicts the life of three friends in South Central Los Angeles and how they cope with the daily trials and tribulations that come with growing up […]
After footage of a Walmart in Florida being pillaged by protesters, Hip Hop legend Ice Cube took to Twitter to let the discount store giant reps know that if no one is arrested for the looting, then he’ll fit the bill. The footage shows looters taking over $100K worth of merchandise, which apparently followed one […]
Former NWA member Ice Cube was born June 15, 1969. He has set his own mark in gangsta rap music since leaving N.W.A in 89′ and has built a successful solo career in music and film. In celebration of his birthday, here are our 5 favorite gangsta roles played by Ice Cube in his substantial movie […]
Anytime Azealia Banks opens her mouth it’s controversy, but she’s just misunderstood. The Harlem rapper recently revealed her alleged affair with Dave Chappelle and expressed that Black men in the music industry don’t support her. “It’s a lot of tea that I be wanting to spill on y’all Black nggas, especially when y’all be seeing […]
The centuries of systemic racism in America that permeates every crevice of society has finally come to a head. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis revealed the virtual knee to neck applied to people of color for eons. However, now that the energy is steered towards justice, the hip hop community has to evaluate […]
