Ice T on talk show - Early 90s

[@artemis360]

It's weird how articulate he is in comparison to rappers today.

[@hardtimes1391]

What ppl didn't understand was the fact that ice t was a older cat, think about it, he's over 60 now so he hit the rap game in his late 20's so he already had wisdom and knowledge been in the military ect

[@ishmeelcurry3394]

I feel like people in their 20’s was more matured back in the 80’s and 90’s

[@jessicamaro4254]

He has ALWAYS been articulate because he is EXTREMELY intelligent .

[@NadorFootage]

@@ishmeelcurry3394 they were. If you were doing the shit that people considered cool now back then, you were considered the opposite. It wasn’t cool to be mumble and look stupid.

[@dylankay1436]

That’s for sure

[@xennial80sxberner]

I love everything Ice T said, makes perfect sense. It sounds (just like today) that Conservatives back in 1992 demonized him from the start and weren't even interested in hearing his side of the story. At 5:10 to 6:35 he hit the nail on the head, that Middle America freaked out when white suburban kids started getting into him. Politicians similarly went after heavy metal in the 80s/early 90s too, but the police brutality issue is even more relevant today. This was years before social media, so this appearance was even more important for getting his message out. He clearly said there's good police too, but he was justifiably pissed off at the bad ones who brutalize people.

[@stechner]

It was not just the conservatives, it was all politicians. Especially Tipper Gore, she went after all music, not just hip hop. There was an Oprah episode where Jello from the Dead Kennedy's called her ass out.

[@cherbear2898]

Very true.. you’re speaking truth

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

He has mellowed out alot since then. I remember that interview and the young ice t. I've been a fan for decades....

[@camelpolice]

This is the most honest and courageous interview i've ever seen.

[@ibimanuka1182]

Ice-T has so much style

[@Marceles45]

"I'm not a cop killer, I'D BE IN JAIL!" lol...this was a really intelligent interview, I gotta give it to Ice

[@intromix]

A true pioneer of rappers who gained respect from the East Coast back in the day.

[@jahpree2189]

So well mannered and outspoken.. He's a true MACK

[@temori1989]

even 2pac was inspired by this guy i love ice it,he's O.G.

[@ATLKing404]

Ice T kickin that knowledge

[@panamaniak]

Tell 'em T! Back in those days rappers were actually INTELLIGENT and took PRIDE in that. Chuck,Ra,Ice,KRS,Cube,etc. I miss those days. And what he said about Arnold is true. And what's more powerful,SEEING people getting killed or HEARING it. And what he said about white kids (which is positive) NOT wanting to be racist. I remember this episode and probably have it on tape somewhere.

[@bissuwul]

words of wisdom!!

[@TAG037]

same bro, i'm a rock music type guy but i also like early rap music

[@tiptoetone5739]

Ice T dropping jewels.

[@martinigasalini6039]

Word! and it's still true today

[@nonsoville]

Ice T like, I didnt buy these fresh kicks for nothing

[@watchthis12day]

He dropped science!

[@13THPR0PH37]

Very cool interview. Like he said, he plays a role like an actor. He's done it for many years and is still doing it. That's Ice T!

[@leftinashes]

Damn... Ice-T is just straight up and a lot of people cant handle it! Real talk s0n!

[@ShadowsVale]

Ice-T is so awesome! He's such an intellegent and insightfull person. Thanks for posting this interview.

[@jessiewalker6918]

Ice-T is the man, he has always been a cool cat, the iceberg was the first hip hop cassette I bought at 11 years old back in the day, always loved Ice

[@billywhizz19]

love ice t. wish there were more like him. positive rap star.

[@MelaninSpeakzOut]

Early 90's :: you come on Arseno Hall wearing blue and red; AND you a gangsta rapper --->>> you know you a real one 😉

[@valeyval818]

I never realized how intelligent, and articulate Ice T is. I'm proud to claim him as one of my own.

[@stefonwilliams9790]

My Uncle Ice T is really smart he’s a 100 dude Real talk

[@schr4nz]

This is a great interview, instantly added to favourites. I gotta find more now :)

[@theRicketyRack]

He knows exactly who he is. That was a good watch. Rappers of today, what on earth are their priorities?!!!

[@LoganCharlesII]

Ice T is very articulate. I wish most rappers today could hold an intelligent conversation like the old cats like Ice T, KRS One, etc.

[@jonlee0187]

Those were true words right there man. I mean damn!! new rap can't compare to that. Ice-t is so intelligent, I'm 16 now. And damn i wish i was born back in the 80's or late 70's so that i could really grow up with hip-hop and all that. but i'm in the gay century where nothing makes since anymore.and real hip-hop has disappeared, and mainstream just sucks.

[@secretsoftware]

So how is the world now that you are 27? I've been waiting over a decade to come back and check on you. In this comment section.

[@Taranau]

He made nothing but valid points in his defense.I think what made him such a threat was;he enunciates!You can understand every word he says.Some rappers muddle their words so badly,you wonder why they even bothered.

[@thepossessor]

1st rule of life never take anything too seriously

[@elijahhena3143]

Ice t is a smart dude

[@funkadelicano]

Yo man this video was good, is there a part 2 as well?. Ice-t is one of the most intelligent rappers to grace rap. Listening to him makes me realise how dope Hip-Hop was back in the early 90's.

[@swanm3ta850]

Idk what tf is up with black people today, but this is the black America I once knew and loved. Unapologetic, articulate, political, educated, street savvy, and black men acted like real men.

[@Xonatron]

ice-t handled this pretty well

[@Lippo187]

i saw Body Count live on the "Murder 4 Hire Tour" in Germany 3 years ago...was amazing!!!!

[@jroc01]

I like how he wore Red N Blue

[@angelabrandy]

"All I did was make em a theme song" AAAhahaha!

[@Horrordelic]

Great interview by IceT!

[@Sjoerd2212]

Ice-T definatly a smart individual he made some good points on this vid,

[@J1Dre]

He was just talking about cops who abuse their power cause they feel like it. he was never talking about all cops

[@EJC2004]

sold out? he's a business man. people can have a number of views and interest. read a book

[@robbie2951]

I've seen every episode of SVU!

[@NateMchaggis]

lol he put them in there place, good interview

[@dozerking]

Loved Ice t growing up..I was one of those white boys buying up his stuff. hehe, funny seeing Hall again too

[@lukey1210]

God love Ice T real og

[@locoluca404]

"man i'm worrying bout where my socks are at" hahaha but for real, this guy talks the truth big up!

[@MonkeyMagicMonk]

Love listening to Ice-T talk- very intelligent.

[@Krrrimmi]

It's funny how audience had loud applause on d views of Ice, but totally clueless of what he's talking about.

[@RandomRan45]

Greatest rapper of all time

[@sanjuz]

intelligent and honest man

[@boru25]

I'm surprised they allowed him to use the N word on a talk show.

[@Алексеигерд-в5ж]

А что у вас на шоу нельзя говорить по Русский ?

[@johnniebanks4832]

1:50 that needs to be made into a movie.

[@joshburns4611]

You gotta be kiddin'. A cop killer movie in today's society??? There'd be a national riot.

[@MankoLKR]

Ice you are the MAN.

[@Artisticz]

he a very smart person.

[@cherbear2898]

My parents never infringed upon my musical choices and let me make decisions on what I liked.. they gave me advice but they never tried to rule my life. Freedom of choice is great!! I listened to a lot of rap in the 80’s and it was no different in what they were relaying about corruption and government intrusion than what metal was about as well, a truly eye opening time!

[@benjamindavis4860]

Thats my man Ice T right there, I will always have much love and respect for him

[@MacNifty]

Ice T is a damn legend for sure! Mac Nifty wz here to support T!

[@zoltan1109]

The great thing to me is, people are still talking about this 20 years later. :D

[@nbadesirer32]

wow wow wow ice t is a intelligent brotha

[@KingPivit]

His other Arsenio interview got taken down...fuck that!

[@the-chameleon]

That's not just a talk show, that's ARSENIO.

[@test123ok]

this brother knows whats up.

[@jjsan27]

Well Spoken Man.

[@LYERBYRD]

Still one of the realist

[@ERICF66]

I watched this back in the day. Body Count played "There Goes The Neighborhood" after the interview. Do you have that too? Post it up!

[@vegasfordguy]

I've never been a big fan of rap music, however Ice-T is one of the few artist who has stayed true to his beliefs and has created a very respectful carrier. He speaks intelligently unlike 90% of other folks in the rap industry. I couldn't agree more with him on his views guns, He isn't afraid to speak his mind. His character on L&O SVU is great. Keep up the great job!

[@skipqtexas]

Great Video. Intelligent man!

[@statsmusic]

ice-t one of the best reppin that west

[@bobdigi88]

Ice T got me into HipHop. And i love the fact that 15 years on, Ice T is still causing debate on U Tube. ps i'm white and did buy all the cd's.

[@stlink5]

what year was the interveiw in

[@calbaking]

Truth from tha 90z

[@TWN321]

@miscvids818 He's a performer getting paid... can't hate on that no matter what role he plays.. as long as he's not shuckin and jivin'...

[@calvinpurnell825]

That chain doe ❤🖤💚

[@forgetmeknotts3044]

7:13 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i ♥️♥️♥️♥️ it!!!!!!!!!

[@syckindahead]

wow, how old is this info? great post (my bad if I missed it)

[@charlestonchewy]

Ice is totally deep! What he said at 5:43 makes sense.

[@coolnesss16]

What young artist/rappers take for granted today is that NWA, ICE T, 2Pac, Geto boys, 2 Live Crew etc really fought the good fight in terms of lyrics and censorship and for the most part they ended up winning. Now artist pretty much say what they want without the government trying to shut their whole shit down. And vice Presidents trying to rip their album of the shelves and band the music. They went through that, so now artist don't go through that!

[@quickitscomin]

Wow I remember when there was all this controversy and I had to fight (verbally) to carry on listenin to rap and gangsta music with my parents cos of all this bullshit! This was why I loved Ice!

[@mycontrol30]

what year is this?

[@molatd]

whats the name of this show

[@Wannabestartinsumthin]

I'm here in august 2024 this is still true

[@ironhanks]

This is from the Arsenio Hall Show.

[@pmdnyc]

@camerasmart Ummm you need to adjust the color on your monitor..he is wearing a L.A.Dodgers hat.. the color is Blue.

[@bongseshh]

3:58 Ice t be touchin yo thang

[@sanjuz]

all I did was make him a theme song - A1!

[@cmuratf73]

One Word....Real N*gga, I wish there were more like this dude. Love u man..

[@HiRobert]

you're the man ice! i still have my copy of home invasion...

[@suttinlikeamazin]

lmfao I know right? *thumbs up btw* Vanilla Ice was shittin bricks, he couldn't handle the pressure.

[@miscvids818]

After his sit down interview, he performs Cop Killer. But I know any musical performance will get yanked from You Tube. It's happened to me before.

[@Flav_606]

Well said sir!

[@YakThaWiseman72]

ICE-T has always been one of the most Intelligent EMCEE

[@KingPivit]

I think they're just sweat pants, which you can get at almost any store.

[@aninverse]

"Maybe these cops are scared because most of them know they're wrong"

[@thedamned93]

cop killer should never have been banned and should still be on the bodycount album

[@addz91]

Ice tells it how it is - speaks the damn trust

[@wendileona]

I remember seeing this back in the day and just thinking man, T's like the man for saying like it is, I lived in his environment. ANd youknow I was all into Prince then but hey, I respect straight up talk. Most of what T says here still holds today, white kids can afford the iTunes music store and the iPhone and the iPads, torrents are for the rest of us, the tapers off the radio, the worn record buddy borrowers!

[@AskJeeves17]

Yo, I don't give a fuck about what ANYBODY says, Ice goes hard, and is one of the baddest dudes in the rap game. He tells is like it is, and he makes sure that people know where he's comin' from, and what's why you gotta love him...

[@sthnwatch]

Ice-T is as sharp as a razor! So sharp and so cool!

[@kendre3]

what was soulja boy doing during this interview?