In the late 1980’s Ice released two more albums that were certified platinum and gold respectively. Later that same year, Ice boosted his popularity by recording the theme song for the gang-themed movie “Colors” which although met with mixed reviews was a box office success. Fast forward to 1987, Ice landed a recording deal with Sire Records and released his debut album entitled “Rhyme Pays” which later received gold platinum certification. Most of his songs enjoyed much popularity at nightclubs. Iceberg Slim also influenced the stage name of other rappers like Ice Cube and Iceberg Slimm.įollowing a period of rapping and deejaying at nightclubs, Ice T began recording singles in 1983 with Saturn Records producer, Willie Strong. His moniker Ice-T is a tribute to pimp Iceberg Sim, whose novels he read and recited back in high school. He also developed a passion for deejaying and purchased stereo equipment including two turntables and large speakers. During his four-year stint with the Army, his interest in hip-hop music grew. Ice-T’s musical career began in Crenshaw high when he was a member of the music group called The Precious Few. However, after a near-death experience from a fatal road crash, Ice decided to turn a new leaf and pursue a career in rap music. After being released from the Army, Ice continued with criminal activities, from robbing banks and jewelry stores to selling drugs. His short stint wasn’t without controversies – his group was involved in a stolen rug case. After high school graduation, he enrolled in the United States Army and served for four years. Though his friends disapproved of schooling, he ditched them to attend classes and finally graduated with good grades. With the responsibility that comes with having a baby mama, Ice began robbing and selling drugs to make more money. At the age of 17, he began receiving Social Security benefits from which he was able to rent a $90 per month apartment. In fact, he was affiliated with the Crips gang. In South Los Angeles, Ice attended Crenshaw High School and became mildly involved with gang-related activities. Subsequently, he moved to View Park-Windsor Hills in South Los Angeles where he was raised by another aunt and her husband. Four years later, Ice, 12, lost his dad to the same cause and was raised by an aunt who lived nearby.
Unfortunately, when he was just a third-grader, his mother passed away as a result of a heart attack. Ice T was born Tracy Lauren Marrow on February 16, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Summit, New Jersey by both parents. Ice T is estimated to have a net worth $40 million and, is regarded as one of the celebrities who overcame their criminal past to make a name for themselves in the music industry.
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