Eazy E and Ice Cube

Eazy E and Ice Cube are two influential figures in the history of West Coast hip-hop, best known for their roles in the pioneering rap group N.W.A. Both artists helped bring gangsta rap into mainstream music, although their careers followed different paths. Eazy-E became a rapper and record executive who co-founded Ruthless Records, while Ice Cube built a lasting career in music, acting and filmmaking. Their backgrounds, family lives, business achievements and musical legacies continue to interest hip-hop fans around the world.

Eazy E and Ice Cube Quick Bio

Profile Detail	Eazy-E	Ice Cube
Full Name	Eric Lynn Wright	O’Shea Jackson
Stage Name	Eazy-E	Ice Cube
Date of Birth	September 7, 1964	June 15, 1969
Net Worth	Estimated $8 million–$15 million at the time of his death; estimates vary	Estimated $160 million; not officially confirmed
Age	Died at age 30 in 1995	57 years old as of October 2026
Birthplace	Compton, California, United States	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American	American
Ethnicity	African American	African American
Profession	Rapper, songwriter, record executive and entrepreneur	Rapper, songwriter, actor, producer, screenwriter and filmmaker
Famous For	N.W.A, “Boyz-N-the-Hood,” Eazy-Duz-It and Ruthless Records	N.W.A, solo rap albums, Friday, Boyz n the Hood and Barbershop
Nicknames	Eazy-E; often called the Godfather of Gangsta Rap	Ice Cube; Cube
Music Genres	Gangsta rap, West Coast hip-hop and hardcore hip-hop	West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap and political hip-hop
Parents	Richard Wright and Kathie Wright are commonly identified in biographies; verify before publication	Doris Benjamin Jackson and Hosea Jackson
Siblings	Detailed information about all siblings is limited	Has an older brother and a half-sister, Beverly Jean Brown
Height	Published estimates range from approximately 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in	Approximately 5 ft 8 in (173 cm); commonly reported
Weight	Unverified	Unverified; published estimates vary
Hair Colour	Black; known for wearing a Jheri curl hairstyle	Black
Eye Colour	Unverified	Dark brown is commonly reported
Hobbies and Interests	Music, recording and business activities; private hobbies are not well documented	Music, basketball and film production
Education	Attended Compton-area schools and left high school before graduating	Attended William Howard Taft High School and earned a diploma in architectural drafting from the Phoenix Institute of Technology in 1988
Instagram	No verified personal account; Eazy-E died in 1995	@icecube
Marital Status	Married Tomica Woods-Wright in 1995	Married Kimberly Woodruff in 1992
Wife	Tomica Woods-Wright	Kimberly Woodruff
Children	Reportedly had 11 children	Four children with Kimberly Woodruff
Children’s Names	His children include Erin Bria Wright, Eric Darnell Wright Jr. and others; published accounts vary	O’Shea Jackson Jr., Darrell Jackson, Kareema Jackson and Shareef Jackson
Birth and Family Background	Grew up in Compton, California, and later became a central figure in the West Coast rap scene	Grew up in South Central Los Angeles and developed an interest in writing and hip-hop as a teenager
Career Beginning	Started in the music business in the 1980s and helped establish Ruthless Records	Began writing rap lyrics as a teenager before joining N.W.A
Major Group	N.W.A	N.W.A
Record Label	Co-founded Ruthless Records	Founded or operated several entertainment ventures; associated with independent music projects
Solo Debut	Eazy-Duz-It (1988)	AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted (1990)
Notable Songs	“Boyz-N-the-Hood,” “Eazy-Duz-It” and “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s”	“It Was a Good Day,” “Check Yo Self,” “You Can Do It” and “No Vaseline”
Notable Albums	Eazy-Duz-It and N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton	AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted, Death Certificate, The Predator and Lethal Injection
Film Career	Primarily known for music and record production; his life and career have been depicted in films	Starred in Friday, Barbershop, Are We There Yet? and other films
Business Ventures	Co-founded Ruthless Records and helped launch N.W.A’s recording career	Built businesses and production projects in music, film and sports entertainment
Main Income Sources	Music royalties, recording catalogue and Ruthless Records-related interests; exact estate income is not publicly confirmed	Music royalties, acting, screenwriting, film production, business ventures and brand partnerships
Awards and Recognition	Remembered as a foundational figure in gangsta rap and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A	Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A and recognised for his solo music and film work
Career Legacy	Helped popularise gangsta rap and shaped the early West Coast hip-hop industry	Influenced hip-hop through his lyrics and extended his career into successful acting and filmmaking
Death	March 26, 1995, aged 30; died from AIDS-related complications	Alive as of October 2026
Family Life	Married Tomica Woods-Wright shortly before his death; his family has continued managing aspects of his legacy	Maintains a long-standing marriage and has four children
Public Image	Remembered for his direct lyrics, business role and contribution to N.W.A	Known for outspoken lyrics, cultural influence and a long-running entertainment career