“Ice Cube Reveals Surprising Comparison Between Tyler, The Creator and Iconic L.A. Rap Legends”
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Ice Cube—now there’s a name that echoes through the annals of hip-hop history like a boom box at a summer block party! This guy doesn’t mess around when it comes to voicing his opinions about fellow artists; just ask anyone who’s ever crossed him—seriously, I mean, “No Vaseline”? The man’s a lyrical gunslinger, shooting down pretenders while raising up those who deserve a shout-out! So, when Cube recently threw his support behind none other than Tyler, The Creator, I couldn’t help but stop and wonder: what’s the secret sauce here? Is Tyler really the reincarnation of creative L.A. rap vibes that we’ve been missing?
In an earnest chat with HipHopDX, Ice Cube didn’t just name-drop; he shared his thoughts on the current generation of rap artists from Los Angeles and suggested that Tyler might be reviving sounds that have long been dormant. Imagine that! In a landscape where conformity often reigns supreme, Cube sees Tyler as a beacon of individuality, breaking free from all those tired clichés. That’s not just commendable; it’s downright revolutionary! Read on as we dig deeper into Ice Cube’s praise for Tyler and why this dynamic duo holds such a pivotal place in today’s music scene.
Ice Cube is not one to hold his tongue. If he has a problem with another artist, he will make it known. “No Vaseline” and “Westside Slaughterhouse” have made this quality very clear. Conversely, Cube has been quick to praise those he feels are contributing positively to hip hop. Tyler, The Creator is the latest name to receive the Ice Cube seal of approval. The “Sticky” rapper was singled out by Cube for his artful take on the genre. He was even compared to a beloved group from the 1990s.
The Tyler, The Creator discussion came about during an interview with HipHopDX. Ice Cube spoke on the wave of the current generation of Los Angeles rappers, and claimed that Tyler has been reviving a sound that has sorely been lacking. “That’s L.A,” Ice Cube asserted. “That’s the L.A. people don’t know about. Ultra creative individuals who won’t conform to the culture of gangbanging. They’re going to be themselves.” The N.W.A. frontman has been impressed with the way Tyler has been able to maintain a sense of individuality while making popular music.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Tyler, The Creator attends Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson” LA premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix)
When pressed for a comparison, Ice Cube thought of the Pharcyde. “He reminds me of, like, Pharycde,” he explained. “You’re going to always have those groups who are going to stay down with their own style and their own flavor, and going to win with it.” Ice Cube embodied a specific strain of gangsta rap, but he maintains that groups like the Pharcyde were just as important to the L.A. identity. “Because they’re not conforming, they’re not being what you want them to be,” the rapper posited. “They’re being who they are. And you gotta salute that.”
Tyler, The Creator has been having a banner year. The rapper’s latest album, CHROMAKOPIA, was a critical and commercial success. He also gave a memorable performance during the Pop Out Show on Juneteenth. A show that was put on by another rapper Ice Cube respects: Kendrick Lamar. Cube told Billboard that he was impressed by Lamar’s diss record, “Not Like Us,” and considered it to be an all timer. “As a hit, it’s humongous,” Cube asserted. “As a diss, it’s top-notch… It’s hard to miss when you got that combination. It’s the perfect music for the perfect diss.”
About The Author
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis.
In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy.
Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
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