Happy 57th birthday icecube 🥳 An influential pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, rapper Ice Cube rose to prominence as a definitive voice in gangsta rap by delivering sharp, politically charged social commentary through his solo career and his work with legendary groups N.W.A, Westside Connection, and Mount Westmore. He cemented his solo legacy with definitive hits like the ultimate reality track “It Was a Good Day” (1992), the fierce battle record “No Vaseline” (1991), and the aggressive statement “Check Yo Self” (1993). #icecube #nwa #drdre #eazye #2pac