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Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow, left the violent and crime-infested streets of
South Central Los Angeles to become one of the biggest and most
controversial influences in rap music. He formed his own production
company in 1985 and was nomminated for a Grammy Award in 1990 for his hit
single "New Jack Hustler". In celebration of Black History Month in
1993, Ice-T toured several universities, including Harvard, Stanford and
NYU, lecturing on the state of first amendment rigths and civil liberties
in this country. Previously, Ice-T has testified before Congress and has
spoken to high school students against drug abuse and gang violence. He
also had starring roles in several films including New Jack City,
Ricochet and Trespass. Ice-T now divides hid time juggling
several activities, including performing as a solo artist, playing with
his heavy metal band Body Count, acting in major motion pictures,
and gettinng his message of truth and justice out to as many people in as
many ways as he possibly can.
"Ice-T's candor was refreshing, though often painful... to prevent
him from being heard would be to lose access to a voice that is powerfull
among America's young urban warriers."
"We were extremely pleased with the amount of cooperation and
professionalism that Ice-T displayed. The event was sold out to an
audience of pleased listeners... Thanks again for a great show!"
"(The Ice-T Lecture) was the most successful program our commitee
has ever been involved with. He generated a lot of excitement on campus,
was wonderful to work with, and presented an excellent program." |
