Posts Tagged ‘Ice-T’
Breakdancing pioneer Adolfo ‘Shabba-Doo’ Quiñones dies at 65
Breakdancing pioneer Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at the age of 65. Shabba-Doo rose to fame as a “Soul Train” dancer and was a member of the seminal Los Angeles break dancing crew that rose to fame in the ’70s, The Lockers. The late actor Fred “Re-Run” Berry from the hit…
Read MoreIce-T pens warning to those who won’t wear a mask: ‘#COVIDisNotAGame’
Ice-T‘s father-in-law has been put on oxygen “indefinitely” because of his coronavirus battle. The “Ice and Coco” star’s dad, Steve Austin, has been in the hospital since this summer with breathing problems owing to the current health crisis, and the actor is using his father-in-law’s story to warn others of the risk of not wearing…
Read MoreIce-T mourning 8 people who lost their lives to coronavirus (video)
Ice-T has lost eight loved ones to coronavirus. The 62-year-old rapper and actor has urged people to take the global health crisis seriously, as he personally knows eight people who have died as a result of the illness, as well as others who have thankfully recovered. He said: “It’s easy to say, ‘Oh, I can’t…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg doesn’t care about record sales
Snoop Dogg doesn’t care about record sales. The 47-year-old rap star is one of the world’s best-selling musicians, but at this stage of his career, Snoop has insisted he doesn’t judge himself by how many albums he sells. “I love the way that good music feels. Even if it ain’t mine, I just love how…
Read More50 Cent, Slick Rick, EMPD headline the Art of Rap tour
Old-school hip-hop has become a favorite in Minnesota. Treasure Island Resort and Casino has done a great job of bringing old-school hip-hop to the city. The Art of Rap tour made a stop In Minnesota on Saturday, June 15, 2019, to a nearly sold-out crowd. The musical lineup included 50 Cent, Ice T, Slick Rick,…
Read MoreIce-T almost shot a would-be intruder at his home
Ice-T “almost shot” a delivery driver after he mistook them for an intruder. The 61-year-old actor-and-rapper was ready to reach for his gun to take out a guy “creeping up to my crib.” He has since suggested that the internet shopping giant, Amazon, should look at making their employees wear uniforms to make it easier for…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg to guest star on popular TV show
Snoop Dogg is to guest star in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” hitmaker will make an appearance in a new episode of the crime and drama series, Ice T has announced. Ice T — who plays sergeant Fin Tutuola in the show — tweeted: “Exclusive SVU News: Guest…
Read MoreIce-T arrested for this
Ice–T has been arrested in New York City. The “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor was pulled over by police around 6:56 am on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, after driving through a toll on the George Washington Bridge without paying. And officers also noticed the 60-year-old star — whose real name is Tracy Marrow — hadn’t registered…
Read MoreIce-T blasts White journalist who says Idris Elba can never be James Bond
Just the mere thought that actor Idris Elba could possibly portray the next James Bond rankles the sensibilities of many White Americans and British nationals so thoroughly that some began to declare war against Elba before he could even contemplate taking the role. English journalist Katie Hopkins, 43, actually devoted a good portion of her…
Read MoreFive reasons to attend Minneapolis’ Soundset Music Festival
Minneapolis’ Soundset Music Festival is the place to be this Memorial weekend. There is a myriad of reasons to head North for Soundset 2018. The number one reason: spring in Minneapolis is awesome. Sunny days, blooming flowers, fun in the park and, of course, music at the Soundset Music Festival. Soundset Music Festival, which is…
Read MoreIce Cube flexes his legendary status on ‘Only One Me’
Ice Cube is one of the most respected MCs in the game. From hip-hop to Hollywood, Cube has left a lasting imprint on the entertainment world that’s been imitated but never duplicated. It’s been 25 years since Ice Cube released his sophomore effort, Death Certificate. Ice Cube recently inked a deal with Interscope to re-release the…
Read MoreIce T’s 2016 Art of Rap Festival features Public Enemy and The Sugar Hill Gang
Music festival season just got sweeter for hip-hop purists. Rap music legend, actor and entrepreneur Ice T recently announced the launch of his 2016 Art of Rap Festival, an event set to celebrate the history of hip-hop by featuring a lineup of performances by some of the greatest MCs to ever hold a microphone. The…
Read MoreIce-T and Coco introduce newborn baby girl to the world
Ice-T and Coco welcomed Chanel Nicole into the world Saturday, Nov. 28. According to People, the baby was born at 11:47 a.m. in Englewood, New Jersey and weighed 5 lbs., 7oz. Both Ice-T and Nicole “Coco” Austin, 36, tweeted a picture of the adorable newborn, along with heartfelt messages. “Surprise!!! Look who came early!! Welcome…
Read MoreThe African American Film Critics Association to honor hip-hop’s influence in cinema
Following the mega-success of Straight Outta Compton, a film about the rise of ’90s gansta rap group N.W.A., the African American Film Critics Association is preparing to honor hip-hop’s contribution to cinema with an all-star celebration during their annual award ceremony. The AAFCA, considered the largest Black film critics’ organization worldwide, will honor the 25th anniversary of…
Read MoreIce-T and Coco expecting 1st child
Ice-T and Coco are already one of Hollywood’s biggest couples and now they’re about to be two of Hollywood’s most famous parents because news just dropped that the couple is expecting their first child together. According to TMZ, Ice-T and Coco, who have been married since 2001, have been talking about having a child for years,…
Read Morev: Ice-T on using hip-hop as a platform for change
Ice-T’s grandson, 19, charged with killing his roommate in Atlanta
The grandson of rapper/actor Ice-T is facing murder charges in Atlanta. According to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Elyjah Marrow, 19, killed his roommate Daryus Johnson, 19, by mistake. Marrow was apparently mishandling a gun when he accidentally pulled the trigger and shot Johnson. After the shooting, Johnson was rushed to WellStar Kennestone Hospital…
Read Morev: Coco talks about her new Coco Licious adult toy line
Coco Austin is embarking on a new endeavor–her own line of adult pleasure products. She spoke to RO about her Coco Licious brand
Read MoreCoco launches her ‘Coco-Licious’ sex toy line with NYC bash
Ice-T and Coco took over the Raven on Gansevoort St in Manhattan’s famed Meatpacking District last night (March 25th) for the launch of Coco’s new line of adult pleasure products, Coco Licious. The voluptuous beauty and her hubby were on-hand to party with friends and notables as Coco takes on her latest entrepreneurial endeavor. It was announced at the start of the year that Coco would be teaming up with California Exotics to launch a line of pleasure toys.
Read MoreIce-T to launch new podcast
Veteran rapper/actor Ice-T has announced plans to launch a new podcast program in association with digital agency The Paragon Collective to debut in January. The bi-weekly “Ice-T: Final Level” podcast will be hosted by Ice-T and his long time manager Mick Benzo, of the “Zulu Beats” radio show on Sirius XM. Ice-T says the show…
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