On this day, December 23, 1989, Ice Cube separated from the multi-platinum selling rap group N.W.A. Reports say that Ice Cube’s departure was due to a financial dispute over royalties.
After leaving N.W.A., Ice Cube embarked on a successful solo career, releasing albums such as “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” and “Death Certificate.” Several years later Ice Cube and N.W.A. united for a collaboration among the former members.