Ice-T. Evan Agostini/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Getty Images The History of Hip-Hop 'Original Gangster': Rapper and Actor Ice-T Fresh Air August 30, 2005 • Ice-T is one of the original gangster rappers, of whom Greg Knot of The Chicago Tribune wrote: "Ice-T is that rare gangster rapper who leads with his brain instead of his gun or his crotch." He's gone on to a successful acting career. (This interview originally aired May 1, 1992.) 'Original Gangster': Rapper and Actor Ice-T Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4824690/4826194" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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