Ice T: "I Wrote Rhymes Before Hip Hop Even Existed"

Direct Link: https://www.siriusxm.com/player/show/... The legendary Ice T sits down for an unfiltered conversation about his journey from the streets of Los Angeles to becoming a global icon in music and film. From the real story behind his New Jack City look to the moment he almost made a decision in high school that would have changed his life forever, this interview covers it all. Ice T dives deep into his early years at what was once called the most dangerous school in LA and explains how his love for cars and the need to impress girls led him to auto body work. He even recites a rare, powerful rhyme he wrote back in 1975, long before hip hop was a household name, proving his roots in storytelling go back decades. You will hear the raw history of how he transitioned from entertaining gang members to dominating the airwaves. The discussion also touches on the explosive rise of his career, from breaking into the New York rap scene with the help of legendary DJs to the formation of Body Count. Ice T explains the transition into rock music and the intense government scrutiny he faced after the release of the controversial Cop Killer album. Plus, get the inside scoop on his latest venture, the OG Network, a streaming platform dedicated to classic street cinema and original documentaries like the BBS Boys. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Detroit memories 2:15 Growing up in Los Angeles and car culture 4:40 A rare pre rap rhyme from 1975 7:05 The high school moment that changed everything 9:20 Taking over the New York hip hop scene 11:45 The origin of Body Count and mosh pits 13:35 Launching the OG Network and street cinema 15:46 Video wrap up If you enjoyed this deep dive into hip hop history and the life of a true legend, make sure to like the video and subscribe for more exclusive interviews. Have you checked out the OG Network yet? Let us know your favorite Ice T movie or song in the comments below. #icet #hiphop #bodycount #ognetwork #rapculture Hangout With Me Online across all social media platforms Twitter   / idstroy   Instagram   / idstroy   Twitch   / idstroy   Facebook   / idstroy   With a wealth of experience and diversified talent, D-Stroy has the ability to bond with all audiences. He is a natural entertainer, with an extraordinary personality. In 2020, David kicked it off hosting at his 6th SuperBowl. He spent 2 months in Peru, Announcing Basketball games at the Pan-American games, along with introducing 3X3 Basketball for the Olympic committee. Following hosting his 5th NFL Draft, he began his role as Arena host for International Championship Cup throughout the U.S.. After completing 3 years as a sketch writer for SNL alumni, Amy Phoeler, David Wrote, Directed and Hosted a Univision Network, Web-Series which was nominated for “Best Host in a Comedy Web-Series” alongside Jerry Seinfeld and the late Joan Rivers. Whether it’s hosting his Radio Show on SiriusXM, an Arena or his new “Showoff Your Gems” Show, D-Stroy continues to entertain crowds and bring energy for all to remember.