Ice Cube is a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist, actor, and filmmaker. He rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a member of the west coast hip-hop group N.W.A, and later as a solo artist. He is known for his raw lyrics and aggressive delivery, as well as his influential role in shaping the gangsta rap genre. Cube's solo career has seen numerous hits such as "It Was a Good Day," "Check Yo Self," and "Who Got The Camera." He has received a Grammy Award for his contributions to hip-hop music, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in the movie "Boyz n the Hood." He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his work as a film producer.