Video - Ice-T: From Gangsta Rap Pioneer to TV Icon

Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow, is a pioneering hip-hop artist known for his influential role in the gangsta rap genre. Starting his career in the early '80s, Ice-T gained national attention with the song "6 in the Mornin’," which is considered one of the first gangsta rap tracks. He released his debut album, "Rhyme Pays," in 1987, and it became a hip-hop sensation. Ice-T's controversial song "Cop Killer," performed with his band Body Count in 1992, sparked national debates on freedom of speech. Beyond music, Ice-T is also a successful actor, famously portraying Detective Tutuola on "Law & Order: SVU.