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“They thought we were just basically keeping ourselves underground on purpose. And it was just strange for people to approach music that way. And for rap, trying to get recognition, and be seen as a regular form of music like anything else. I mean, the Soul, R&B, Rock 'N Roll, they would dis the hell out of rap when it first came out.”

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Ice Cube, born O'Shea Jackson, is an American rapper, actor, and music producer. He was born on June 15, 1969, in Los Angeles. Ice Cube gained prominence in the early 1990s as a member of the rap group N.W.A, and later established himself as a solo artist with several successful albums. His music and film work are known for their sharp political and social commentary. more

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