Ice Cube in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

Ice Cube
September 20, 2025
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, BC

On September 20th, American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer Ice Cube brought his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude Tour for a stop at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. The night served as a wide-ranging look back on Ice Cube’s four decades in rap and entertainment, blending his iconic catalogue with his trademark, hard-hitting social commentary. The lower bowl of the Pacific Coliseum pulsed with energy as devoted fans came together to relive N.W.A anthems, celebrate Ice Cube’s solo catalogue, and 40 years of his impressive career. 

The show kicked off with a video montage and narration tracing Ice Cube’s roots — from growing up in the high-crime neighbourhood of Westmont, Los Angeles, to his rise with N.W.A and an eventual move into film. Archival footage connected these milestones with his reflections on America’s political climate at the time, showing how it all shaped the artist he became.

The curtain dropped, and Cube emerged from the tunnel, making his way to the front of the stage. He opened with “Fuck Tha Police,” each lyric met by thunderous cheers that echoed through the arena. He continued with “Dopeman” before launching a cover of the late Easy-E’s classic “Boyz-n-the-Hood”. ‘We love Easy-E, none of this sh*t would be without Easy,’ said Cube. He then brought out the late rapper’s son Lil Easy-E to perform alongside him, stunning the crowd, and cheers erupted as the two embraced after the track. Ice Cube kept the N.W.A classic coming with “Gansta Gangsta” and “Straight Outta Compton”.

From there, the narrative shifted into Ice Cube’s solo chapter, with throwbacks such as “No Vasaline,” “Ghetto Bird,” and “Wicked”. Between tracks, he paused to salute some key influences, including John Singleton, who opened the door to his acting career. ‘In 1995, I wrote a movie called Friday. ‘I know today isn’t Friday, but I don’t give a f*ck, whenever you see Ice Cube it’s a motherf*cking Friday,’ said Cube. He launched into the track, which evoked a wave of nostalgia for the classic ’90s comedy. 

Cube kept it going, taking time to honour his Westside Connection days, welcoming longtime partner WC to the stage. The two tore into “Bow Down” and “The Gangsta, the Killa, and the Dope Dealer,” their effortless back-and-forth had the crowd matching their energy throughout their performance. The momentum carried into another classic “Gangsta Nation”.

Coming to the end of the night, the familiar beat of “It Was a Good Day” hit, and a mini-blimp drifted through the arena, with the words “Ice Cube’s a pimp!”. The crowd sang along without hesitation and danced their hearts out. The rapper then took the last bow by performing “It’s My Ego”. Cheers erupted through the audience as the 56-year-old concluded his impressive 34-song set.

The night felt more like a celebration than just any old performance. With a decades-deep catalogue like Cube’s and such a successful career, it was nothing but nostalgia, appreciation and respect for the undeniable influence the rapper has had on the modern music landscape. Fans are excited to see what comes next for Ice Cube, whether that be his eventual return to Vancouver or a new role in a hit movie. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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