Hip-Hop Report * Ice-T's new collection captures his contributions, including his effort to portray the thug life realistically. Gangster Rap's Truth-Teller - Los Angeles Times ...

Uncompromising American rapper Tracy Marrow, aka Ice-T, grew up on soul and R&B. Orphaned at age 12 and adopted by his aunt, he was introduced to rock music by his cousin.

When Ice-T released O.G. Original Gangster in 1991, the 33-year-old gangsta-rap superstar’s album was an instant hit and his biggest release to date. Deep in the track list was a quick-paced ...