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.
Horny Lil' Devil
Ice Cube Lyrics
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Arch enemy, father of evil
Hell born, demonic, savage, fierce, vicious, wild
Tame-less, barbaric, ungovernable, uncontrollable, obstinate beast
Horny little devil, you gotta back up
Horny little devil, you can't bust a nut
Lookin' at my girlfriend's black skin
So don't throw that work you fuckin jerk
Or get your punk devil ass hurt motherfucker
She ain't with the pale face
Cause y'all fuck at a snail's pace
And you might get sprayed with mace
By the ebony
So when she's doing her job you better let her be
Don't try to pinch the gluterus
Thinkin' that you about to knock out the uterus
Cause she'll tell you to kiss her ass quick
And where I'm from, devils get their ass kicked
Mr. Sexual Harassment
Asking for a blow while the answer is "fuck no"
Looks like you wanna terminate
But that's when I go Psycho like Norman Bates
I wanna kill the devil for talkin' shit
Cause he can't get a taste of the chocolate
African breast, cause white bitches got no butt and no chest
Black women have bodies like goddesses
Sorta like Venus, but put away your penis
Cause the devil is a savage motherfucker
That's why I'm lighter than the average brother
Cause you raped our women and we felt it
But it'll never happen again if I can help it (me neither)
Cause nobody in my neighborhood has caught jungle fever yet
So horny little devil, you better listen
Before your ass comes up missin'
And it's like that
Now you wanna get me
Horny little devil must be a F-A-G
Tryin' to fuck me out my land and my manhood
Got broke eating Spam and canned goods
Locking down on my neighborhoods
Treat me less than a man cause right now you got the upper hand
But my ass is a virgin
You might have fucked the Indians
But you can't surgeon me
And when I'm on top I wont be fuckin' ya
I'd rather put a buck in ya
Cause I hate the devil with a passion
And when I see the whites of his eyes I start blastin'
Dig a hole and throw his ass in
And I won't be happy til I'm down to my last ten
Get his fuckin' pitchfork
Tie him up, and then feed the bitch pork
Little devil wanna fuck me out my pay
'Cause horny little devil true niggas aren't gay
And you can't play with my Yo-Yo
And definitely can't play with me you fuckin' homo
Cause we'll blow your head off
And turn that white sheet into a red cloth
Plus when they're all dead
I can quit that jheri juice and get a bald head
Then let it nap up
Go down to the corner store and beat the Jap up
Clean all the crap up
Out my city
Now the whole block look shitty
Put his dick on a wood block
Swing swing swing, and chop chop chop
Now who's the next to nut
Color Me Badd, but you can't sex me up
So don't even try to put a dick in a die
Because this is what why in 1991 I'ma get my gun
Put an end to the devil, so get a fucking shovel
The lyrics to the song "Horny Lil' Devil" by Ice Cube are a scathing takedown of white supremacy and the objectification of black women. The opening lines describe the devil as the "prince of darkness," the "father of evil," and a "demonic, savage, fierce, vicious, wild" beast.
The rest of the song is focused on a conversation between Ice Cube and the devil, who is portrayed as a horny little devil who wants to have sex with Ice Cube's black girlfriend. Ice Cube responds with anger and defiance, calling the devil a "fucking jerk" and warning him to stay away. Ice Cube asserts that black women have "bodies like goddesses," and that white women have "no butt and no chest." He ends the song with a call to arms, telling the devil that he's going to "get his gun" and put an end to white supremacy.
Overall, the song is a powerful critique of racism, sexism, and the objectification of women. Ice Cube uses vivid language and a confrontational tone to make his point, and the result is a song that is both thought-provoking and intense.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the prince of darkness
Addressing the devil as the ruler of evil
Arch enemy, father of evil
Depicting the devil as the biggest enemy and creator of evil
Hell born, demonic, savage, fierce, vicious, wild
Using several adjectives to describe the devil's origins and nature
Tame-less, barbaric, ungovernable, uncontrollable, obstinate beast
Further describing the devil as a wild and unruly creature
Horny little devil, you gotta back up
Addressing the devil's sexual desires and warning him to stay away
Horny little devil, you can't bust a nut
Mocking the devil's inability to act on his sexual urges
Lookin' at my girlfriend's black skin
Noticing the devil's attraction to the singer's black girlfriend
You wanna jump in, but she don't like white men
Explaining that the girlfriend isn't interested in white men like the devil
So don't throw that work you fuckin jerk
Telling the devil not to make sexual advances toward the girlfriend
Or get your punk devil ass hurt motherfucker
Warning the devil of impending physical harm if he continues to pursue the girlfriend
She ain't with the pale face
Reiterating that the girlfriend isn't interested in white men
Cause y'all fuck at a snail's pace
Mocking the devil's lack of sexual prowess
And you might get sprayed with mace
Threatening the devil with pepper spray if he persists
By the ebony
Referring again to the girlfriend's black skin
So when she's doing her job you better let her be
Telling the devil not to interfere with the girlfriend's job (presumably as a sex worker)
Don't try to pinch the gluterus
Warning the devil not to touch the girlfriend inappropriately
Thinkin' that you about to knock out the uterus
Mocking the devil's sexual prowess once again
Cause she'll tell you to kiss her ass quick
Saying that the girlfriend will quickly rebuff the devil's advances
And where I'm from, devils get their ass kicked
Implying that the devil will face violent retribution if he doesn't stop
Mr. Sexual Harassment
Referring to the devil as a sexual harasser
Asking for a blow while the answer is "fuck no"
Suggesting that the devil is asking for sexual favors that will be denied
Looks like you wanna terminate
Accusing the devil of wanting to have sex with the girlfriend (despite her refusal)
But that's when I go Psycho like Norman Bates
Comparing the singer's anger to the fictional character Norman Bates (known for his violent tendencies)
I wanna kill the devil for talkin' shit
Expressing a desire to harm the devil for his inappropriate behavior
Cause he can't get a taste of the chocolate
Stating that the devil won't be able to be with the girlfriend due to her disinterest
African breast, cause white bitches got no butt and no chest
Explaining that black women have more attractive bodies than white women (according to the singer)
Black women have bodies like goddesses
Praising the bodies of black women
Sorta like Venus, but put away your penis
Comparing black women's bodies to those of the goddess Venus, but warning the devil not to act on his attraction
That's why I'm lighter than the average brother
Suggesting that the artist's light skin is due to his ancestors being raped by white slave owners
Cause you raped our women and we felt it
Explaining that the devil (and white people more generally) have raped people of color throughout history
But it'll never happen again if I can help it (me neither)
Expressing a desire to prevent such atrocities from happening again
Cause nobody in my neighborhood has caught jungle fever yet
Asserting that people in the artist's community haven't yet shown an interest in white people
So horny little devil, you better listen
Telling the devil to pay attention to the artist's warnings
Before your ass comes up missin'
Threatening the devil with harm if he doesn't stop
Now you wanna get me
Addressing the devil's animosity towards the singer
Horny little devil must be a F-A-G
Mocking the devil's sexual identity
Tryin' to fuck me out my land and my manhood
Accusing the devil (and white people more generally) of trying to take away the singer's land and manhood
Got broke eating Spam and canned goods
Suggesting that the devil (and white people more generally) are poor and rely on cheap food
Locking down on my neighborhoods
Complaining about police and other authorities targeting black neighborhoods
Treat me less than a man cause right now you got the upper hand
Arguing that black people are treated unfairly and without respect
But my ass is a virgin
Asserting that the artist is not interested in sexual contact with the devil
You might have fucked the Indians
Accusing the devil (and white people more generally) of having sex with Native Americans
But you can't surgeon me
Suggesting that the devil can't harm the singer
And when I'm on top I wont be fuckin' ya
Reiterating that the artist isn't interested in sexual contact with the devil
I'd rather put a buck in ya
Saying that the artist would rather kill the devil
Cause I hate the devil with a passion
Expressing a deep, intense dislike for the devil
And when I see the whites of his eyes I start blastin'
Saying that the singer will shoot the devil when he sees him
Dig a hole and throw his ass in
Suggesting that the devil's body should be disposed of
And I won't be happy til I'm down to my last ten
Saying that the singer will continue to kill devils (white people) until there are only a few left
Get his fuckin' pitchfork
Referring to the devil's iconic pitchfork
Tie him up, and then feed the bitch pork
Suggesting that the devil should be tortured and killed
Little devil wanna fuck me out my pay
Accusing the devil (and white people more generally) of preventing the artist from earning money
'Cause horny little devil true niggas aren't gay
Asserting that black people are not gay
And you can't play with my Yo-Yo
Reiterating that the devil shouldn't mess with the singer or his belongings
And definitely can't play with me you fuckin' homo
Insulting the devil and implying that he is gay
Cause we'll blow your head off
Warning the devil of the artist's violent tendencies
And turn that white sheet into a red cloth
Saying that the devil's white clothing will be stained with blood
Plus when they're all dead
Referring to white people as a group
I can quit that jheri juice and get a bald head
Suggesting that the singer will no longer need to use hair products associated with black culture once white people are gone
Then let it nap up
Saying that the artist will let his hair grow normally
Go down to the corner store and beat the Jap up
Referring to Japanese people and suggesting that the singer will continue to commit racially-motivated violence
Clean all the crap up
Suggesting that the neighborhood will be cleaned up after (presumably) white people are gone
Out my city
Saying that white people will be removed from the singer's community
Now the whole block look shitty
Acknowledging that the neighborhood may be left in a poor condition
Put his dick on a wood block
Suggesting another form of torture for the devil
Swing swing swing, and chop chop chop
Imagining the process of removing the devil's genitals
Now who's the next to nut
Saying that the singer will continue to fight white people and other devils
Color Me Badd, but you can't sex me up
Referencing the boy band Color Me Badd and implying that white people can't sexually satisfy the artist
So don't even try to put a dick in a die
Telling the devil not to attempt sexual contact once again
Because this is what why in 1991 I'ma get my gun
Saying that violence is the only answer for the artist
Put an end to the devil, so get a fucking shovel
Demanding that the devil (and white people more generally) be killed and buried
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'SHEA JACKSON, MARK JORDAN, LOU DONALDSON
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Felicia Williams
I remember the first time I heard this song...jaws dropped...Ice Cube...nothing but the truth ‼️
Sheperd Johnson
Yes sir 👏
Pure African
31 years later still my favorite album the only thing changed about me is I hate my enemy even more
BrownsvilleBaby_Est.1991
I never did like the caucasian.Guess it's my Forefathers living through me
tweeker108
👍🏻
FindAway WuzHere92
This song had me rolling even the beat killed me too 😂😂😂💀😂💀😂💀
Mark Hughes
@daily load of MM2 12221w22qaaa!1u<
Reginald Lewis
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daily load of MM2
Yeah listening to it now. It's funny as hell. Miss 91
SIHEEM 777
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG!✊🏾