Ice Cube is a famous rapper who gained massive popularity from his music and acting career. And Ice Cube’s talent in both fields gives him the chance to make a living out of it and earn millions and millions of dollars. So let’s see how Ice Cube spends millions on his career, early life, etc. 

Ice Cube’s key facts 

● Ice cube earns around $15 million yearly. 

● His monthly income is about $1.3 million 

● His first car was a Volkswagen Beetle that cost him more than $140,000 ●

O’Shea Jackson, famously known as Ice Cube, was born in South Central Los Angeles on 1969l/ June 15. His mother, Doris Johnson, was a hospital clerk, and his father, Hosea Johnson, used to work as a machinist and groundworker at the University of California, Los Angeles. Ice cube has an older brother; his half-sister was murdered when O’Shea was 12 years old. Westmont, where Ice Cube grew up, was filled with guns and violence. 

Cube attended George Washington Preparatory High School. Here he started gaining interest in hip-hop music and wrote his first rap. Cube’s parents worked hard to keep him out of any evil influence. Hence, they decided to enroll him in a school outside the town, William Howard Taft.

High school in San Fernando Valley. On the long bus ride from home to school, Cube thought and wrote any rap inspiration that came to his mind. The most prominent thing he thought about was the violence in his neighborhood and how wrong it was. 

While continuing his school, Cube noticed that most of his friends were killed or getting arrested, and he never wanted to be one of them. Hence Cube joined Phoenix Institute of Technology and got a diploma in Architectural Drafting in 1998. While during his higher studies, he also focused on his rap career and kept his degree as a second opinion. At a very young age, Cube started working with a local DJ., Dr. Dre. And made this duel team named Stereo Crew, and that’s how Ice Cube’s career began. 

Ice Cube’s career 

Ice Cube’s career started in 1984 when he worked at parties with his friend Sir Jinx and a local DJ. He also hosted Dr. Dre with the Rap group CIA. Ice Cube and Dr. Dre worked on various rap music and released them. 

Cube sold his first rap song to Eazy-E and soon became a part of the group NWA. They made a song named ‘Boyz-n-the-hood’ written by Ice Cube, Rapper by Eazy-E, and produced by Dr. Dre. Which got quite famous, then Cube for Eazy-Duz-It, which was Eazy’s debut album. And for working on this album, Cube received around $32,000. 

After he got a few local hits from NWA, he left for Arizona to do his two-year diploma degree in Architectural Drafting. Then, in 1989, Ice Cube left NWA and filed a lawsuit due to some contractual problem. 

Cube always wanted to stand against the wrong; through his rap, he wanted to point out racism and misogyny in front of people. In 1999 Ice Cube released ‘Amerikka’s Most Wanted, his Debut solo album, and in 1991 he released his second album ‘Death Certificate’ based on the same issue.

And two of his albums got instant hits after being released. In 1992 Cube released his third album, The Predator, based on the 1992 Los Angeles riot; the album sold over three million copies all over the US; After that, he worked with many other artists. 

In 1993, Cube released his fourth album, Lethal Injection with Dr. Dre; they released a few songs, such as, Really Doe, You Know How We Do It, etc. Then, in the 1990s, Cube focused on films, producing albums with other aspiring rappers, and collaborating outside the rap genre. In 1998 he released War & Peace Vol 1, his fifth Solo album. And the second album in 2000.

Then from 2002 to now, Ice Cube featured in many songs, including Real Nigga Roll Call, State of Emergency, Iz You Ready To Die, etc. And he released many of his songs and albums, including Laugh Now, Cry Later, his seventh solo album; Raw Footage, his eighth studio album; I Am the West Cube’s ninth solo album; song Chris Benoit, Come And Get, and many others. 

Ice Cube’s other income 

Rapping is not the only existing career of Ice Cube; he worked as an actor. 

In 1991, Boyz n the Hood, a John Singleton seminar film, was released. Then in 1992, he worked in a thriller movie, Trespass, then in the film The Glass Shield, which was released in 1995. That same year, Cube got featured in Mother Singleton’s Higher Learning. Then he got Starred in a comedy movie named Friday; he made around $3.5 million through that movie. 

Then in the middle the to late 90s, he starred in movies such as Dangerous dragons, Anaconda, Three Kings, etc. Then in 2000 and 2002, the sequels of his acted film got released, Next Friday and Friday After Next. Then in 2002, another hit movie was released featuring Cube in All About the Benjamin and Barbershop. In 2005, Ice Cube co-created a documentary series named Black. White. 

In 2010, Cube’s directed documentary Straight Outta LA got Cube also played roles in movies like Barbershop 2, Torque, and accused on the famous XXX franchise. Apart from that, he appeared in, Are We There Yet? Sequel of the series of Are We Done Yet? Then in 21 Jump Street and its sequel after a few years; Then he also acted with Kavin Hart in Ride Along and ‘Ride Along 2’, and finally, he worked on Charlie Day. 

Ice Cube’s Person Life 

There is not much information about Ice Cube’s personal life, but he married Kimberly Woodruff in 1992. And together, they have five children, Son: O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Son: Darrell Jackson, Daughter: Karima Jackson, Daughter: Deja Jackson, and son: Shareef Jackson. 

Ice Cube’s net worth 

Currently, Ice Cube’s net worth is more than $160 million.

Ice Cube’s net worth summary 

Ice Cube’s assets 

This American Rapper has millions of dollars to spend on various things, but he chose to spend it on luxurious properties. 

Ice Cube’s primary residence, where he lives with his family, has been in Encino for a long time. He bought this home for around $2.3 million; this 7,880 sq. ft mansion has the main house, then a detached guest house. The main house includes seven bedrooms also seven big bathrooms.

And the features of this mansion include a large swimming pool with Spa, a full-size basketball field, a lawn, etc. But there is not much information about Cube’s Encino house’s interior for safety issues, as in 1997, two gunmen broke into the house and stole some of their expensive things. 

In 2016, Ice Cube bought a $7.25 million house in Marina Del Rey, Las Angeles. The home is built on a vast housing space of around 7,575 sq. ft. This three-story Mansion is only 10 miles away from Ice Cube’s primary residence, with six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, but the mansion counts 13 rooms in total.

Also, this real estate has some luxurious features, such as a beautiful rooftop from where they can see a great ocean view, a movie theatre, six fireplaces all over the house, a rooftop swimming pool, an entertainment area, and many other things. 

Ice Cube’s cars 

Ice cube doesn’t only have a good choice about houses; he also has an excellent choice about cars. And like any other rapper, I love owning expensive cars. So let’s see what cars Ice Cube has in his garage.

● Rolls Royce Ghost, to buy this car, paid around $335,000. 

● Aston Martin DB11 cost around $250,000 

● Lamborghini Huracan Evo, this piece of art cost him around $206,000 

● Mercedes G63 AMG price around $156,000 

● Bentley Arnage costs around $265,000 

● Cadillac Escalade cost around $98,000 

● Jaguar XJL worth around $101,000 

● 1964 Chevy Impala. This rare car cost him approx $190,000 

● The 1969 Volkswagen Beetle was worth around $142,000. It was Ice Cube’s first car. ● Bentley Flying Spur for his wife as a gift. 

Etc. 

Ice Cube Other Investments 

Ice cube loves to buy lavish properties and cars, but he is obsessed with sneakers. He has various attractive sneakers in his wardrobe. His favorite one, the most common one everyone loves, is the All-star high-top Converse, which is as cheap as $65. Suede Pumas, this sneaker costs around $70 in the US. Then he has an Air force, one high top that costs around $120 to $300, Air Jordan sneakers worth $150, and the Cortez by Nike price $200. 

Ice Cube’s net worth growth 

Conclusion 

From a very young age, O’Shea Jackson learned that to earn money correctly, you have to work hard. He \ever wanted to be a part of the criminal world he grew up seeing. Even though he owns millions, he still spends his money wisely. And don’t spend on something unless or excessively. Hence the Ice Cube is born.

Frequently asked questions 

● What is Ice Cube’s present net worth? Ice Cube’s net worth is around $160 million 

● When did Ice Cube get married? 

Ice Cube got married to Kimberly Woodruff in 1992.