Ice T

Date of Birth: February 16, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: [Leave blank as Ice T is alive]

Biography

Tracy Lauren Marrow, known professionally as Ice T, is an American musician, rapper, songwriter, actor, and producer. Born on February 16, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey, Ice T moved to Los Angeles at a young age after the death of his parents. He is a pioneering figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene and is widely recognized for his influence on the genre of gangsta rap. Ice T began his music career in the early 1980s and gained fame with his debut album “Rhyme Pays” in 1987, which was one of the first albums to carry a Parental Advisory label. He followed up with successful albums like “Power” and “O.G. Original Gangster,” the latter of which is often considered a defining work in the genre. Beyond music, Ice T is also known for forming the heavy metal band Body Count, whose controversial song “Cop Killer” sparked national debate in the early 1990s. In addition to his music career, Ice T has enjoyed significant success as an actor. He is perhaps best known for his long-running role as Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola on the television series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” a role he has played since 2000.

5 Interesting Facts about Ice T

1. Ice T served four years in the United States Army after graduating from high school.

2. He won a Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his collaboration on the song “Back on the Block.”

3. Ice T is an outspoken advocate for free speech and has often addressed issues of censorship in music.

4. He has authored several books, including his memoir “Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption—from South Central to Hollywood.”

5. Ice T has appeared in multiple films, including “New Jack City” and “Tank Girl,” showcasing his versatility as an actor.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ice T

1. “Don’t hate the player, hate the game.”

2. “I’m a role model, but I’m not perfect.”

3. “Passion makes the world go ’round. Love just makes it a safer place.”

4. “The best thing you can do for a kid is to be a strong role model.”

5. “You don’t have to love me. You don’t even have to like me, but you will respect me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ice T’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $60 million.

Children

Ice T has three children. His first daughter, LeTesha Marrow, was born in March 1976, from a previous relationship. He also has a son, Tracy Marrow Jr., born in November 1991, with his ex-girlfriend Darlene Ortiz. He welcomed his third child, a daughter named Chanel Nicole Marrow, with his wife Coco Austin in November 2015.