Ice Cube
South Central Los Angeles rapper and N.W.A. co-founder whose solo work after leaving the group stands as some of the most politically potent hip-hop ever recorded.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | #9 | 68.1 |
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