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• Ice Cube’s Man Down: A Hip-Hop Trailblazer Still Setting the Standard at 55 | stylemagazine.com
In the ever-evolving world of hip-hop, staying relevant is no small feat—yet Ice Cube, at 55, continues to dominate the game with the swagger and authenticity that solidified him as a legend decades ago. His latest solo album, Man Down, is a masterclass in staying true to one’s roots while evolving with the times. A blend of wisdom, wit, and West Coast flavor, the album reinforces why Ice Cube remains a cultural cornerstone of hip-hop.

• Ice Cube — Man Down (Lench Mob) | dusted
Nobody’s denying the service Ice Cube did to hip hop culture but the new effort by the L.A. legend feels hollowed out, tired and patchy. In the late 1980s and early 1990s Cube did political rap like...

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• Ice Cube Opens Up About His New Album “Man Down,” Legacy, And The Future Of West Coast Hip-Hop | HotNewHipHop | Dec. 14, 2024, 6 p.m.
Ice Cube spoke with HotNewHipHop about his latest album "Man Down," the current state of West Coast hip-hop and more.

• Ice Cube’s mind stays on music with other endeavors from BIG3 to NFL partnership keeping him busy | KOIN.com | Dec. 13, 2024, 5:52 p.m.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today’s rap game for his latest release, but instead, he stayed loyal to the gritty West Coast gangsta sound that’s been his sig…

• Ice Cube Returns To Rap's Top 10 With 'Man Down' After 14 Years | Hot97 | Dec. 6, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Ice Cube’s latest album, Man Down, has marked a significant milestone in the legendary rapper's career, debuting at No. 8

• Ice Cube Back in Rap Albums’ Top 10 for First Time in 14 Years | Billboard | Dec. 5, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
Ice Cube's new album 'Man Down' returns the rapper to the top 10 for the first time in 14 years on the Top Rap Albums chart, and fifth time overall.

• Ice Cube Reaches A New Career High With His Latest Album | Forbes Advisor
Ice Cube hits a new career peak on the U.K.'s Official Album Downloads chart with his latest album, Man Down, which marks his first top 20 win on the sales list.

• Ice Cube (@icecube) on X | X (formerly Twitter)
Man Down, the long-anticipated new Ice Cube album, is out today on all platforms—https://t.co/sJ5sVSfAk2.

• ‘The Ultimate Goal Is to Rock the Mic’: Ice Cube and the Strength of Street Knowledge | SPIN | Nov. 27, 2024, 2 p.m.
Ice Cube popped up at our virtual meeting wearing an Ice Cube hat with the name of his new album, Man Down, emblazoned on the front. A framed poster for

• Ice Cube’s 11th Studio Album Man Down Debut Soars To No. 2 On ITunes Hip-Hop/Rap Chart! | West Coast Styles | Nov. 29, 2024, 6:35 p.m.
The Gabriel “Video God” Hart-directed black-and-white visuals of Ice Cube's "Ego Maniacs" are accented with bold pops of color, highlighting Cube's iconic

• Ice Cube Returns To ‘OG’ Rap Roots On New Album, ‘Man Down’ | Black Enterprise | Nov. 24, 2024, 3 p.m.
Ice Cube has returned to the mic with an 11th studio album, Man Down, that dropped on Nov. 22. In true Cube fashion, he has plenty to say.

• Ice Cube - Man Down | Review | Hip Hop Golden Age | Nov. 24, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
Ice Cube - Man Down | Review: While there’s no denying Cube’s place in Hip Hop history, this project doesn’t add much to his legacy. A few tracks hit the mark, but too much of it feels like going through the motions. For longtime fans, there are moments worth revisiting, but it doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression as a full project.

• Ice Cube Talks ‘Man Down,’ Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ & Making Sure ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Was ‘On Point’ | Billboard | Nov. 25, 2024, 8:31 p.m.
Ice Cube caught up with 'Billboard' to talk about his new album 'Man Down' and much more.

• Ice Cube Dedicates His 11th Album “Man Down” to His Day 1s (Album Review) - UndergroundHipHopBlog.com | UndergroundHipHopBlog | Nov. 22, 2024, 12:01 a.m.
This is the 11th full-length studio LP from Los Angeles emcee, songwriter, actor, film producer, Cub

• Ice Cube Returns with Powerful 11th Album 'Man Down' | The Source | Nov. 22, 2024, 9:34 p.m.
Ice Cube Returns with Powerful 11th Album 'Man Down'

• Ice Cube Returns With New Album ‘Man Down’ | Forbes Advisor
Ice Cube is back with 'Man Down,' his first new album in six years.

• Eminem Gets a Shoutout in Ice Cube’s “Man Down” Album | Eminem.Pro - the biggest and most trusted source of Eminem | Nov. 23, 2024, 9:21 a.m.
Ice Cube’s latest album, “Man Down”, doesn’t just tackle masculinity — it also drops a nod to Eminem through a fiery verse on the track “Break the Mirror”. Six years after his last solo project, Ice Cube returns with “Man Down”, a 19-track album that is as bold as it is thought-provoking. The project takes

• Ice Cube Has An Album That "Fans Have Been Waiting On" With "Man Down" | HotNewHipHop | Nov. 22, 2024, 2:48 p.m.
Ice Cube, one of the forefathers of West Coast hip-hop, is back with a new record called "Man Down" out via Lench Mob Records.

• Ice Cube Releases New Album 'Man Down' With Snoop Dogg, B-Real & More | JAM'N 94.5
Listen to Ice Cube's new album now!

• Ice Cube - Man Down (Album Review) | Ratings Game Music | Nov. 22, 2024, 4:45 p.m.
For those who only know Ice Cube from movies like Friday and Are We There Yet, the version of the rapper we get in Man Down is a stark contrast.

• Albums Of The Week: Ice Cube | Man Down | Tinnitist | Nov. 22, 2024, 5:20 a.m.
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Six years since his last solo album, one of hip-hop’s living legends returns with a conceptual body of work in Man Down. This 19-song collection examines the status of manhood in the present day and offers wisdom and criticism from a steadfast alpha male of the entertainment industry. “Well, I just […]

• Ice Cube says he’s doing something right if ‘Man Down’ strikes a nerve | REVOLT
Cube says that society has been turned upside down because “everybody a little too sensitive right about now” ahead of his new album dropping.

• Ice Cube on being 'satisfied' with new album 'Man Down': 'If I like it, it's good enough' | Audacy | Nov. 18, 2024, 4:19 p.m.
Ice Cube stopped by the Audacy Atlanta V-103’s studio to chop it up with Greg Street about everything from the cycle of being inspired and inspiring others, his NWA days, being “satisfied” with his forthcoming album Man Down, and a whole lot more.

• Ice Cube to release new album, 'Man Down' | www.punknews.org
Ice Cube will release a new album this Friday. It's self-released and is called Man Down. Snoop Dogg, Too short, E-40, B-real, Killer Mike, Busta Rhymes, and others make guest appearances. As per a press release, "This 19-song collection examines the status of manhood in the present day and offers...

• Ice Cube Reveals Release Date For Eleventh Album 'Man Down' | The Source | Nov. 13, 2024, 4:53 a.m.
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• The Strength of Street Knowledge: How Ice Cube Changed Hip-Hop & My Life Forever | Chad Kiser | Nov. 21, 2024, 10:03 p.m.
As a hip-hop journalist, I sometimes get asked, “Who are your top emcees of all time?”  It’s a fair question but a complicated one.  Many factors can determine someone’s opinion. …

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