Hip-hop icon Ice Cube is slated to take the stage at the Alaska Airlines Center in July

Rapper Ice Cube sits court side before an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)Legendary rapper and actor Ice Cube is scheduled to perform in Alaska this summer. The Alaska Airlines Center announced on Thursday that the hip-hop pioneer and former member of N.W.A. will be taking the stage at the venue on July 16.

The presale for the show begins on Monday, with tickets becoming available to the general public on Wednesday.

Ice Cube rose to fаme in the late 1980s as part of the groundbreaking group N.W.A. He embarked on a successful solo career in 1990, releasing four albums during the first half of the decade. He has continued to produce music, with his most recent album, “Everythang’s Corrupt,” dropping in 2018.

In addition to his contributions to West Coast rap, Ice Cube has made a significant impact in the world of acting. He starred in iconic films throughout the 1990s, including “Boyz n the Hood,” “Friday,” and “Three Kings.” His acting portfolio also includes popular movies such as “Barbershop” and “21 Jump Street.”