Ice T
Is the original embodiment of Los Angeles Hip-Hop and a cultural icon. Instrumental in ushering in gangsta rap, his influence can be seen in a variety of mediums. His first break came when the producers of the film Breakin asked him to rap in the movie. Ice T formed Rhyme Syndicate Records in 1989 and released a string of groundbreaking, controversial West Coast rap records.
He has also been a fan favorite of NBC’s syndicated drama Law & Order: SVU since 2000.
Career
On the acting front, he secured roles in New Jack City, Ricochet, Trespass and Johnny Mnemonic. Musically, the Grammy award winner has released eight studio albums. Ice starred in the film Santorni Blue and lent his voice to the film The Other Guys, which starred Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Ice T has made his directing debut with the documentary The Art of Rap, and most recently starred alongside his wife in the hit E! reality show Ice Loves Coco.
Current &
UPcoming projects
Ice T currently stars in NBC’s Law & Order: SVU as Detective Oda Fin Tutuloa for his 20th season. This makes him the longer running actor on a TV Series. His work on the show has earned him a NAACP Image Award and several award nominations. He is also continuing to host and executive produce In Ice Cold Blood, which is in its 3rd season on the Oxygen Channel.