At 56, The Tragedy Of Ice Cube Is Beyond Heartbreaking Ice Cube, the legendary voice of West Coast rap and one of Hollywood’s most enduring powerhouses, has lived a life far bigger than the roles he played in Boyz n the Hood and the unforgettable comedy Friday. Known as Lord of the West Coast, Ice Cube transformed gangsta rap with anthems that shook America and helped shape an era. Today, at 56, the man behind It Was a Good Day carries a story far heavier than fame, a private storm that few trul