Ice Cube Costume
Represent West Coast hip-hop royalty with this iconic 90s streetwear look.
Pay tribute to legendary rapper, actor, and N.W.A member Ice Cube with his signature 1990s West Coast style. This costume is a popular choice for music fans and 90s themed parties because it relies on classic, comfortable streetwear. The look features all-black attire, a dark baseball cap, dark sunglasses, and a serious, confident attitude.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Ice Cube costume
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Black button-up shirt
A loose-fitting, short-sleeve black button-up shirt, worn buttoned all the way to the top collar.
DIY: Use any oversized black button-down shirt from your closet.
Dark jeans or pants
Loose-fitting black or dark blue denim jeans to match the classic 90s silhouette.
DIY: Any dark, relaxed-fit pants or dark denim will work.
Black baseball cap
A plain black snapback cap or one featuring a Los Angeles Raiders or Kings logo.
DIY: Use a plain black baseball cap and optionally fabric-glue a printed LA logo to the front.
Dark sunglasses
Classic black Locs-style or dark rectangular sunglasses.
DIY: Any dark, thick-framed black sunglasses.
Gold chain necklace
A thick, chunky gold-colored rope chain necklace to complete the hip-hop aesthetic.
DIY: Spray-paint a thick plastic toy chain with metallic gold paint.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the loose-fitting dark blue or black denim jeans.
- 2
Put on the black short-sleeve button-up shirt and button it completely up to the top collar button.
- 3
Place the black baseball cap straight on your head, pulled slightly down.
- 4
Put on the dark, rectangular sunglasses.
- 5
Drape the chunky gold chain necklace around your neck so it sits over the buttoned shirt.
- 6
Finish the look with clean black or white sneakers.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neat under the cap. If desired, use an eyebrow pencil to fill in a neat, trimmed mustache and goatee to match Ice Cube's signature facial hair.
Ice Cube for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as another N.W.A member like Dr. Dre or Eazy-E.
- group
- Form the ultimate 90s rap group by having friends dress as members of N.W.A.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring an oversized black tee, tiny snapback, and plastic gold chain.
- Plus size
- This relaxed, loose-fitting streetwear style naturally accommodates all body types comfortably.
- pet
- A black pet bandana and a lightweight, pet-safe gold plastic chain collar.
Tips
- Keep the top button of your shirt securely fastened for that authentic 90s West Coast look.
- Practice your best serious, intense facial expression for photos—no smiling.
- This outfit is highly practical and comfortable for cold weather, as you can easily layer a black undershirt underneath.
Ice Cube costume FAQ
- What kind of sunglasses does Ice Cube wear?
- He is famous for wearing dark, thick-framed rectangular sunglasses, often referred to as Locs-style sunglasses.
- How do I style the shirt for an Ice Cube costume?
- Wear a loose-fitting black short-sleeve button-up shirt and button it all the way up to the very top collar button.
- What logo should be on the hat?
- A plain black cap works perfectly, or you can choose a cap featuring vintage Los Angeles Raiders or Los Angeles Kings logos.
Did you know? Ice Cube's iconic look helped define the visual style of West Coast gangsta rap in the late 1980s and early 1990s, transitioning seamlessly from music videos to his breakout acting role in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood.