Ice Cube, whose real name is Shea Jackson Sr., is an American rapper, actor, and filmmaker. He was born on June 15, 1969. Ice Cube's lyrics on N.W.A's 1988 album "Straight Outta Compton" helped popularize gangsta rap. He also released several successful political rap solo albums, including "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted" (1990), "Death Certificate" (1991), and "The Predator" (1992). In 2016, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A. Ice Cube formed his first rap group, C.I.A., in 1986 and later formed N.W.A. with Eazy-E and Dr. Dre in 1987. After leaving N.W.A in 1989, he launched a successful solo rap career. Ice Cube has also been involved in the film industry since the early 1990s, appearing in around 40 movies and directing several films, including "The Players Club" (1998).