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(1958-)

Who Is Ice-T?

Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1958, Ice-T lost his parents at a young age.

After moving to south central Los Angeles to live with an aunt, he became involved with inner city crime and hustling. His talent for rhyme saved him from a life on the streets, and in 1987 he released his debut album, Rhyme Pays.

In the 1990s, Ice-T became famous for his controversial political songs like "Cop Killer." The rapper also has a career as an actor, most notably playing a detective on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2000.

Early Life

The man who would become famous as Ice-T was born Tracy Marrow in Newark, New Jersey, on February 16, 1958.

Host Michel Martin speaks with Ice-T about his life and new memoir Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption from South Central to Hollywood.

Ice-T is a successful actor, first appearing in Breakin' in He had roles in New Jack City, Surviving the Game, and Tank Girl.

Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow, moved to Southern Los Angeles as a child, after he lost both of his parents to heart failure.

Rapper and actor Ice-T has been a household name for many families.

Rap and CX innovator.

He grew up in Summit, New Jersey, with his parents. In his book Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption—From South Central to Hollywood, Ice-T says of his dad, "He was a working man, a quiet, blue-collar dude ...

Despite the fact that Summit is predominantly white, I can't say there was