Ice Cube is one of the founding artists of gangsta rap, and much of his musical output has contained harsh socio-political commentary. He was ranked number 8 on MTV's list of the 10 Greatest MCs of All Time, while fellow rapper Snoop Dogg ranked Ice Cube as one of the greatest MC of all time. AllMusic has called him one of hip-hop's best and most controversial artists, as well as "one of rap's greatest storytellers". In 2012, The Source ranked him number 14 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. In 2014, About.com ranked him number 11 on their list of the "50 Greatest MCs of All Time"
He released his solo debut album, "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted," in 1990 to critical and commercial success, although upon its release he was accused of racism and misogyny. He has since released 1991's "Death Certificate", 1992's "The Predator", 1993's "Lethal Injection", 1998's "War & Peace Vol 1 (The War Disc)", 2000's "War & Peace Vol 2 (The Peace Disc)", 2006's "Laugh Now, Cry Later", 2008's "Raw Footage", and 2010's "I Am the West."
Ice Cube was raised in South Central by his parents, both of whom were employed at UCLA. He began writing raps while attending George Washington Preparatory High School in Westmont, California, most notably "Boyz 'N Tha Hood", which later became famous when done by N.W.A in 1986. Cube finished his schooling at William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, a predominately white neighborhood in San Fernando Valley, some 40 miles from the high-crime neighborhood where his family stayed.
Cube and a friend, Sir Jinx, rapped as a partnership called C.I.A. at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. After a brief stint in a group called "HBO", Cube showed Eazy-E "Boyz 'N Da Hood," and the pair, plus Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, The Arabian Prince and MC Ren, formed N.W.A.
Cube took one year off to earn a degree in architectural drafting in Phoenix in 1987 but returned in time to participate in N.W.A's debut album, Straight Outta Compton. The album attracted much notoriety for the group, from the FBI and concerned citizen and parent groups. Cube did the lead verse for the album's infamous track "Fuck tha Police."
Ice Cube left N.W.A due to financial and personality conflicts in 1989. With Da Lench Mob and the Bomb Squad (Public Enemy's producers), Cube recorded his debut album in New York City. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted was released in 1990 and was an instantaneous hit as rap's popularity increased in mainstream society.
His 1991 follow-up, Death Certificate, was even more controversial. A few songs in the album featured Cube's hate of Uncle Sam and his politics, and a bonus track named "No Vaseline" was a diss to his former N.W.A bandmates. Also that year, he converted to the Nation of Islam. The album was re-released in 2003 with the bonus track "How to Survive in South Central," originally from the 1991 "Boyz N the Hood" soundtrack.
Controversy stirred about racist lyrics in his material: "Black Korea" (a song against Korean shopowners), referring to a former boss as "white Jew" in "No Vaseline", and songs such as "Enemy and Cave Bitch" (songs against "devils", a popular derogatory term at the time for white people). Partially to help deflect criticisms, Cube appointed a female rapper named Yo-Yo (who guested on AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted) to the head of his own record label and helped produce her debut album, Make Way for the Motherlode.
That was followed by Cube's acting breakout as the grown-up version of Darrin "Doughboy" Baker in the 1991 coming of age crime drama "Boyz in the Hood." Writer and director John Singleton, another LA native, penned the role specifically Cube. Ice Cube was later named "Most Promising Actor" at the 4th Chicago Film Critics Association Awards in 1992, beating out his co-star Cuba Gooding Jr. and newcomer Brad Pitt from "Thelma and Louise."
Cube toured on Lollapalooza in 1992 and widened his fan base. He released The Predator in November (1992) which debuted at #1 on both the pop and rnb charts, the first album in history to do so. For that album, Cube decided to load some G-funk style beats which at that time was the big thing and some remix tunes which brought a new style to Cube, in which previously he had released some hardcore and extreme work. Singles from The Predator included "Today was a Good Day" and "Check Yo Self (remix)" which all had a 2 part music video.
After The Predator, Cube's audience began to diminish. Lethal Injection (1993) was not very well-liked by critics, and Dr. Dre and the West Coast G-Funk sound was dominating hip-hop. It wasn't until later that the album became popular. Taking a break from his own albums, Cube assisted on debuts from Da Lench Mob (Guerillas in the Mist) and Kam (Neva Again). He later dueted with Dr. Dre on "Natural Born Killaz."
Around this time in 1993, Ice Cube also worked with soon-to-be-acclaimed rapper Tupac Shakur with his album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. and appeared on a track with 2pac.
In 1994 Ice Cube released Bootlegs & B-Sides.
During this time, hip-hop started making a transition from the West Coast Funk Hip-Hop to a more gritty East Coast hip-hop. With Mack 10 and WC, Cube formed the Westside Connection in 1996, releasing their debut album Bow Down later that year. This album was in due to Ice Cube's theory that the East Coast lacked respect for West Coast hip-hop. Songs like "Bow Down", and "Gangstas Make The World Go 'Round" make reference to this. Sales were brisk, but it did not establish a large audience. This album was later perceived as a classic, especially on the West Coast. Cube released several more solo albums; however, he is now known more for his movies than his music.
In 1998 Ice Cube released War & Peace Vol 1: The War Disc
In 2000 Ice Cube released War & Peace Vol 2: The Peace Disc
In 2003 Ice Cube along with W.C. & Mack 10 released Terrorist Threats as the West Side Connection.
In December 2004, after a long break from recording, he reached #2 in the UK singles chart with the club favourite, "You Can Do It" (featuring Mack 10 and Ms Toi), released as a single 5 years after it was first included on movie soundtracks such as
Ice Cube was influenced by and took his name from African American pimp-turned-author Iceberg Slim, who published his autobiography Pimp in 1969. At one point, Ice Cube was scheduled to play the lead role in a movie adaptation of Pimp, but the project appears to be halted.
Cube's oldest son, O'Shea Jackson Jr., made his feature film debut in the 2015 N.W.A biopic "Straight Outta Compton," portraying his father.
$100 Dollar Bill Ya'll
Ice Cube Lyrics
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Thick dames
Headhunters get brains
Big thangs
Give niggas shitstains
The shit, man
And don't you forget, man.
The best of CG
Greedy
Abduct the PD
See me?
Nigga, not in 3D.
Be me?
Hah, it's not easy.
I'm breezy
And off the Heezy
Me and my woman's like George & Wheezy
Movin' on up, niggas use to tease me
See me on top
It makes you queasy.
Sick with it
Bitch, I'm Bruce Lee
Seduce me
You're nice and juicy
In the parking lot, I gots to get mine
Why the fuck we goin' in when there's bitches in line?
I spend my time watchin' bitches' behinds
Thinkin' bad shit in the back of my mind
I bump and grind with nothing less than a dime
Making movie money, you still investin' in rhymes.
And I'm in this bitch
With a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
I got a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
Who got a hundred dollar bill, y'all?
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
I got a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch.
I'm in here
Got all you freaks lookin'
When we walk by, pussy start cookin'
Rookies start tookin'
Get your ass up, V.I.P. Section's gettin' tooken
Might dance, might not
Might spend enough
Cool as hell, but still pipin' hot
Soon as I find a spot
All my people gather 'round
The nigga with the shiny watch--me
Ice Cube, motherfucker
Next to me, you a test tube motherfucker
We kinda rude, motherfucker
Get too close and bucka! Bucka! Bucka!
Don't want no problems, y'all
Fuck around, I'll pull out the problem-solv'
And watch E pills dissolve
Nine times out of ten, you hoes involved.
And I'm in this bitch
With a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
I got a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
Who got a hundred dollar bill, y'all?
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
I got a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch.
Get numbers, get names
Thick dames
Headhunters get brains
Big thangs
Give niggas shitstains
The shit, man
And don't you forget, man.
Security pat downs
I'm a star, motherfucker
I been put' the gat down
I been put' the mack down
But check the people that I'm with
'Cause they'll lay you flat down
And they'll do it right now
Yeah, you scared of the phone numbers that a nigga might dial
Club-hop, car shows, picnics
Big cars, big jewels, big dicks
Rush doors
Or gotta hop the fence
Blow this door
Gotta blow my rent
Gotta show my ass, then go repent
Gotta call in sick
And tell 'em where I went.
And I'm in this bitch
With a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
I got a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
Who got a hundred dollar bill, y'all?
About to spend this bitch
I'm in this bitch
I got a hundred dollar bill, y'all
About to spend this bitch.
The song "100 Dollar Bill Ya'll" by Ice Cube is a boastful and confident track that revolves around themes of money, power, and status. Cube's lyrics are filled with vivid imagery that aims to demonstrate his wealth and success to his listeners. He starts the song by urging listeners to get numbers and names, indicating that fame and connections are important for success. He then talks about thick dames, referring to attractive women who he believes are attracted to his wealth and power.
The chorus of the song focuses on Cube's possession of a hundred-dollar bill, which he is eager to spend on all the pleasures and luxuries of life. Throughout the song, Cube brags about his ability to attract women, his success in business, and his powerful connections. He also warns his enemies not to cross him, as he has a team of people who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect him.
The song ends with Cube talking about his extravagant spending habits, mentioning club-hopping, car shows, and picnics as activities he enjoys. He also talks about the need to blow his rent money and show off his wealth, suggesting that he values status and material possessions above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
Get numbers, get names
I want to associate myself with people who have power and influence.
Thick dames
I enjoy women with curvy bodies.
Headhunters get brains
People who recruit others for a living have to be smart and crafty to be successful.
Big thangs
I am involved in important and lucrative business ventures.
Give niggas shitstains
I am so powerful that I can cause others to feel embarrassed and humiliated.
The shit, man
I am the best and most respected in my field.
And don't you forget, man.
Never underestimate me or forget my name.
We be
My associates and I,
The best of CG
are the top of the game in our industry.
Greedy
We always want more and never settle for less.
Abduct the PD
We are so powerful that we can kidnap and control the police department.
See me?
Do you recognize me and my status?
Nigga, not in 3D.
I am real and not just a 3D image.
Be me?
Do you have what it takes to be like me?
Hah, it's not easy.
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve my level of success.
I'm breezy
I am calm and collected, even in difficult situations.
And off the Heezy
I am relaxed and carefree, enjoying life to the fullest.
Me and my woman's like George & Wheezy
My partner and I have a loving relationship, like the TV couple George and Louise Jefferson.
Movin' on up, niggas use to tease me
I have achieved success despite being teased and doubted by others in the past.
See me on top
I am at the peak of my career and have achieved great success.
It makes you queasy.
My success may make some people uncomfortable or envious.
Sick with it
I am extremely talented and skilled in my craft.
Bitch, I'm Bruce Lee
I am a formidable opponent and should not be underestimated.
Seduce me
I am desirable and attractive to others.
You're nice and juicy
I find you physically desirable and attractive.
In the parking lot, I gots to get mine
I am focused on making money and will do what it takes to achieve my goals.
Why the fuck we goin' in when there's bitches in line?
Why bother going inside when there are attractive women waiting outside?
I spend my time watchin' bitches' behinds
I enjoy looking at women's bodies, especially their buttocks.
Thinkin' bad shit in the back of my mind
I have sexual thoughts and desires that may be considered taboo or inappropriate.
I bump and grind with nothing less than a dime
I enjoy dancing provocatively with the most attractive women.
Making movie money, you still investin' in rhymes.
I have become successful in the entertainment industry and am making a lot of money, while others are still trying to make it by investing in their music.
And I'm in this bitch
I am present and involved in the current situation.
With a hundred dollar bill, y'all
I am carrying a large amount of money.
About to spend this bitch
I am planning to use this money to enjoy myself and have a good time.
Got all you freaks lookin'
I have attracted attention from those around me, especially those who are attracted to me or my wealth.
When we walk by, pussy start cookin'
My presence and status make women sexually aroused and want to be near me.
Rookies start tookin'
Inexperienced people are eager to get to know me and be associated with me.
Get your ass up, V.I.P. Section's gettin' tooken
I am taking over and dominating the VIP section of the venue.
Might dance, might not
I am unpredictable and may or may not join in on the dancing.
Might spend enough
I am willing and able to spend a large amount of money to enjoy myself.
Cool as hell, but still pipin' hot
I am confident and composed, yet still attractive and desirable.
Soon as I find a spot
As soon as I find a comfortable place to be, I will settle in and enjoy myself.
All my people gather 'round
My friends and associates are loyal and always by my side.
The nigga with the shiny watch--me
I am easily identifiable as the one with the expensive and flashy watch.
Ice Cube, motherfucker
I am Ice Cube, a well-known and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Next to me, you a test tube motherfucker
Compared to me, you are like a science experiment or inferior.
We kinda rude, motherfucker
My friends and I may come off as impolite or arrogant.
Get too close and bucka! Bucka! Bucka!
If you get too close to me, my friends will react aggressively and violently.
Don't want no problems, y'all
I don't want any trouble, so stay away and don't challenge me.
Fuck around, I'll pull out the problem-solv'
If you mess with me, I will quickly and efficiently deal with any issues or conflicts.
And watch E pills dissolve
I am referring to the drug ecstasy, which I will use to enjoy myself and forget my problems.
Nine times out of ten, you hoes involved.
Most of the time, women are involved in the issues and conflicts that arise around me.
Security pat downs
I am being searched and checked by security personnel.
I'm a star, motherfucker
I am famous and successful, and should be treated as such.
I been put' the gat down
I have stopped carrying a gun on me.
I been put' the mack down
I have retired from the pimping lifestyle that I once had.
But check the people that I'm with
Despite my personal changes, my associates and friends still have a reputation for being dangerous and volatile.
'Cause they'll lay you flat down
My friends and associates will not hesitate to use violence to protect me or themselves.
And they'll do it right now
They are always ready and willing to take action when necessary.
Yeah, you scared of the phone numbers that a nigga might dial
You are afraid of the powerful connections and influences that I have access to.
Club-hop, car shows, picnics
I attend a variety of social events and activities.
Big cars, big jewels, big dicks
I am associated with large and impressive possessions and physical attributes.
Rush doors
I am in a hurry and need to leave quickly.
Or gotta hop the fence
I may have to jump over a fence to make my escape.
Blow this door
I may have to kick down or otherwise forcefully open a door to get out.
Gotta blow my rent
I am spending a large amount of money on my lifestyle and entertainment.
Gotta show my ass, then go repent
I am engaging in activities that may be considered sinful or immoral, but I will ask for forgiveness later.
Gotta call in sick
I may have to skip work or other responsibilities in order to attend to my personal desires.
And tell 'em where I went.
I will not hide or be ashamed of my actions or whereabouts, and will be open with those I work with or am affiliated with.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANA STINSON, O'SHEA JACKSON
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@breezyc78
HE SOUNDS SO GOOD IN CONCERT ๐๐ค๐๐ฅฐ๐ค๐ฉท
@michaelcrosby8643
Whatโs up cutie letโs kick it Iโll send my info
@NsikakUdoh-cz4ud
Still got this CD in my collections.Nice compilation of great hits.
@suddenlysummerr
what a underrated song
@josesandoval3030
-ceyhunn that 2 is never 1. always goes 3
@cringedon7440
Nop it is not that much
@shaunstewart7834
Is there a video for this
@KLTachikawa
I agree and the part that's always gets stuck in my head is the perfect bucka bucka bucka
@Slamdog500
I made a Top 10 Ice Cube Verses video :) Check it out! I included 100 Dollar Bill Yall of course :)) Love it!
@jocelynfresh4390
love ice cube never gets old