Ice T Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ice T.

Ice T, born Tracy Lauren Marrow, is an American rapper, actor, and producer who rose to prominence as a pioneer of gangster rap in the 1980s. He was born on February 16, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey. Ice T's childhood was marked by a tough upbringing and involvement in street gangs, which later influenced his music and lyrics.

In the mid-1980s, Ice T gained recognition after releasing his debut album, "Rhyme Pays," which featured the controversial song "Cop Killer." The controversial nature of his music led to debates about freedom of speech and censorship. Despite the controversies, Ice T's raw and gritty lyrics resonated with audiences and brought him commercial success.

Aside from his successful music career, Ice T has pursued acting and is widely known for his role as Detective Odafin Tutuola on the long-running television series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." He has also appeared in numerous films, including "New Jack City" and "Tank Girl," showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Ice T has maintained his relevance in the entertainment industry for over three decades, continuously pushing boundaries and evolving his craft. He remains a prominent figure in hip-hop culture, an influential voice, and an acclaimed artist in both the music and film industries.

The music led to the acting. But movies aren't something you

The music led to the acting. But movies aren't something you can just will yourself into. Someone has to choose you, and you have to be quite fortunate to be chosen.

Ice T


I started writing rhymes first and then put it to the music.

I started writing rhymes first and then put it to the music. I figured out I could lock it to the beat better if I heard the music first. I like to get a lot of tracks, put the track up and let the music talk to me about what it's about.

Ice T

Music

I started rapping before anybody had ever bought a car from

I started rapping before anybody had ever bought a car from it. It was truly about the art form and the culture, more so than now, where it's a successful way to make money. Back then you had to be doing it because you liked it.

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Car

Hollywood has its own way of telling stories. I was just tel

Hollywood has its own way of telling stories. I was just telling stories that I was familiar with. And it's what I want to do in the future: I want to take my audio cinema and put it on the screen.

Ice T

Future

Redemption just means you just make a change in your life an

Redemption just means you just make a change in your life and you try to do right, versus what you were doing, which was wrong.

Ice T

Change

When you start a business, go for the lowest hanging fruit.

When you start a business, go for the lowest hanging fruit.

Ice T

Business