Ice Cube
- Net worth $160 million
- Birthday June 15, 1969
- Status Married
- Country United States
- Ethnicity African-American
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Rapper
How much is Ice Cube Worth? Ice Cube Net Worth in 2026
Ice Cube’s net worth is estimated at $160 million as of October 2026. He is an American rapper, actor and producer, and the biggest recent development is his 2025 album Man Up and a run of 2026 live headline dates.
| Net worth | $160 million (estimate, October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual income | Mainly from film, touring, music and the Big3 league; no reliable figure published |
| Born | June 15, 1969, Los Angeles, California (age 57) |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations / sources of wealth | Rapper, actor, film and television producer, league founder |
| Known for | N.W.A, Boyz n the Hood, Barbershop, Are We There Yet? |
How much is Ice Cube worth in 2026?
Ice Cube’s net worth is estimated at about $160 million in October 2026. It comes from a long solo music career, leading film roles, television and film producing, and the Big3 basketball league. No major sale was reported this year, so this is an estimate and other estimates vary.
How Ice Cube built it
- Left a group to go solo. After N.W.A he built a solo career in music and film.
- Moved into acting and producing. He acted from Boyz n the Hood onward and produced television comedies.
- Launched his own league. In 2017 he started the Big3, a 3-on-3 basketball league with former NBA players.
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- September 2025: Released the single Before Hip Hop ahead of the album Man Up, his twelfth studio album.
- April 20, 2026: Booked to headline 420 on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
- October 3, 2026: Booked to perform at The Big E in Massachusetts.
How Ice Cube makes money
- Music: Album sales, streaming and touring from a solo career that followed N.W.A.
- Film: Acting roles from Boyz n the Hood onward.
- Television and film producing: Credits on the Showtime series Barbershop and the TBS series Are We There Yet?
- Sports: The Big3, a 3-on-3 basketball league he launched in 2017 with former NBA players.
- Live shows: Festival and headline concert appearances.
Career timeline
- 1986: Recorded with Dr. Dre as Stereo Crew, releasing the 12-inch record She’s a Skag on Epic Records.
- Late 1980s: Became a member of N.W.A with Dr. Dre, then left the group to build a solo career in music and film.
- Film career: Acted in films including Boyz n the Hood and later produced television comedies.
- 2017: Launched the Big3 basketball league.
- 2024: Toured Canada and performed at a World Series pregame show.
- 2025: Released the album Man Up.
- 2026: Headlined Red Rocks and further live dates.
Early life and background
Ice Cube was born in Baldwin Hills, South Central Los Angeles, the son of Doris, a hospital clerk and custodian, and Hosea Jackson, a groundskeeper at UCLA and a machinist. He has an older brother, who gave him his nickname by threatening to slam him into a freezer and pull him out when he became an ice cube.
He showed an interest in hip hop from a young age and wrote his first rap in ninth grade on a typewriter in typing class at Los Angeles George Washington Preparatory High School. At 16 he sold a song to future N.W.A member Eazy-E. In 1987 he enrolled at the Phoenix Institute of Technology to study architectural drafting, with a plan B of becoming a draftsman, then returned to Los Angeles to pursue rap.
With his friend Sir Jinx he formed the group C.I.A. and performed at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. Dre noticed his writing talent and asked him to help write the Wreckin’ Cru hit Cabbage Patch.
Ice Cube net worth FAQ
What is Ice Cube’s net worth?
Ice Cube’s net worth is estimated at $160 million as of October 2026.
How does Ice Cube make money?
He earns from music and touring, film and television acting and producing, and the Big3 basketball league.
How old is Ice Cube?
Ice Cube was born on June 15, 1969, which makes him 57 years old as of October 2026.
Where is Ice Cube from?
He was born in Baldwin Hills, South Central Los Angeles.
What is Ice Cube doing now?
He released the album Man Up in 2025 and has been headlining live dates in 2026.
How is Ice Cube’s net worth estimated?
It combines public reporting on his music, film, television and business income. Exact earnings are not disclosed, so the figure is approximate.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.