Gangster Trippin' - Ice T Interview on Quietus.com

Joel McIver over at the UK's Quietus.com has written a great write up and interview with the Iceberg;

"You commented on Gulf War 1 and the decay of American society on the O.G. album. Two decades later, is the world a better place?

Ice T: I do believe that in my lifetime, this is the most fucked-up time yet.

Even worse than 20 years ago, with the LA riots and 'Cop Killer'?

IT: You're right. Of course, in the 80s and the early 90s there was all the police bullshit, but now we're in a global scenario. My neighbourhood was fucked-up back then, and it continues to be, but South Central wasn't worried about somebody blowing up the goddamn world, neither. So, overall it's a lot more fucked-up. Nobody trusts anybody, everybody is looking at everybody crazy. Even in England you guys are having situations, and it's not something that seems like it's ever gonna go away."

Read the full interview here

Why can't Ice-T replace Chris Meloni on 'Law & Order: SVU'?

Great article via Kate Ward at Pop Watch in regards to Chris Melonis possible replacement...

"Perhaps it’s my affection for his now-documented relationship with his wife. Perhaps it’s my love for the way his character is the rare comic relief on Law & Order: SVU. Perhaps it’s the fact that he’s confident enough to sport a ponytail that looks all too similar to a rat tail. But I can’t help but wonder why, when Chris Meloni leaves Law & Order: SVU, Ice-T’s Det. Fin can’t replace Det. Stabler.

As a huge fan of Meloni’s departing Det. Stabler, I’ll admit whoever replaces him has big shoes to fill. He (or, heck, she) needs to have a commanding presence on the small screen, prove he could master the procedural, and be an interesting enough character to encourage viewers to tune into SVU every week. But Ice-T — who has signed on for two more seasons on the series — has all those traits: He’s stolen scenes from his Emmy-nominated co-stars plenty of times, is actually believable as a New York detective (most don’t look fantastic and photo shoot-ready while chasing a criminal, Mariska Hargitay), and would introduce a fascinating dynamic on the show as Det. Benson’s partner. While Stabler was the aggressive ying to Benson’s emotion-laden yang, Fin and Benson would hardly work together in harmony: Many times in the past, we’ve seen Fin criticize Benson for her, ahem, slightly more prudish ways. (Remember when he criticized her for poo-pooing a pastime he enjoys, online porn?) We’ve watched SVU tackle brutal murder after brutal murder after brutal murder — some new tension in the workplace could be what the show needs to keep things fresh."

Read the full article HERE

Ice-T latest UStream; talks possible new Body Count Album, GURU, Solar and role in Gears of War 3...

Prime Cut;

Whilst flexing bicep "I still got motors!"

Ice-T supports Mental Health Services at Voice Awards

On October 14, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) honored writers and producers who have given a voice to people with mental health problems by incorporating dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of these individuals into film and television productions. Hosted by Oscar® award-winner Richard Dreyfuss, this year’s Voice Awards event nominated award-winning production that included The Soloist, Michael Clayton, Lars and the Real Girl, "90210," "Grey’s Anatomy," and our man Icebergs Law & Order: SVU”.

Here's a couple of interviews with the Iceberg at the event: