O'shea Jackson Research Paper

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O’shea Jackson better known by his stage name as Ice Cube, is one of the most influential rappers of the 80’s. He has paved the way for multiple artist that we know today. He has also made history selling out the box office with his smash hits like Friday and Ride Along. So in his honor I have made a biography of the famous rapper. From the beginning of his life to the end.

O’shea Jackson was born on june 15, 1969 in South Central Los Angeles. Living in South Central wasn't easy for cube being taught how to survive in the cold streets no matter the situation. It was when he was in 9th grade he started writing rhymes in his keyboarding class at Taft High School. After he graduated from highschool he was sent out to the Phoenix Institute

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