Ice Cube is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. Celebrity Net Worth puts the 2026 net worth of Ice Cube at $160 million (last updated September 22, 2026).
Ice Cube net worth: quick facts
| Full name | O'Shea Jackson Sr. |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $160 million (Celebrity Net Worth, last updated September 22, 2026) |
| Age | 57 |
| Date of birth | June 15, 1969 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Rapper, actor, producer, entrepreneur |
| Known for | N.W.A, the Friday franchise and the BIG3 league |
What is Ice Cube’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimated the net worth of Ice Cube at $160 million (last updated September 22, 2026). The figure reflects N.W.A, the Friday franchise and the BIG3 league.
How Ice Cube made money
The music. He was a founding member and lead lyricist of N.W.A, then built an acclaimed solo career with albums such as AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted and Death Certificate.
The movie company. Through Cube Vision he built or helped build the Friday, Barbershop, Are We There Yet? and Ride Along franchises and produced the Oscar-nominated biopic Straight Outta Compton.
The league. In 2017 he co-founded the BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league. Its first city team rights sold for $10 million in 2024.
How this estimate works
This page uses one published estimate, from Celebrity Net Worth, and shows it as published without averaging or adjusting it. The estimate is dated (Last updated September 22, 2026), and Celebrity Net Worth does not publish a full line-by-line breakdown, so treat it as an estimate and not a filing.
Ice Cube career and earnings timeline
- 1988: N.W.A releases Straight Outta Compton.
- 1995: Friday, which he co-wrote and starred in, arrives.
- 2017: Co-founds the BIG3.
- 2024: Releases his 11th solo album, Man Down.
FAQs
How did Ice Cube build his wealth?
Music, then film franchises through Cube Vision, plus the BIG3 league.
What is the BIG3?
A professional 3-on-3 basketball league he co-founded in 2017.
Is he still recording?
Yes, he released Man Down in 2024 and Man Up in 2025.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Ice Cube, last updated september 22, 2026
- YouTube: From N.W.A. to Icon: Ice Cube on Drink Champs | Full Episode
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
