Sit Down with Tracy Lauren Marrow a.k.a. Ice-T with Michael Franzese

[@west-texas9806]

This is the podcast no one asked for but everyone was waiting for. Michael you're one of the greatest when it comes to podcast.

[@ernestclayboniii656]

@@michaelfranzese You did a great job on hot boxing.

[@riiadejaneiro3766]

Or this is the podcast we didnt even know we needed and wanted, pleasant suprise! Must resist the urge to watch it fully now and save this for the night when i can chill😌.

[@MrHipp00]

Incredible guest list. This came out of left field

[@Joebay707]

@Steven Casey Miller What?

[@realinsurancegal]

Yes!!!

[@alexsm3882]

Ice T was the man way back when. You've been getting an interesting selection of guests, I find myself pleasantly surprised quite often.

[@BirdDawg1]

Ice is still the man, just not in the spotlight at the moment.

[@riiadejaneiro3766]

@@BirdDawg1 well kinda in the spotlight, isnt L&OSpecial victims unit still running? I really like that show.

[@CeroC000]

@@michaelfranzese Michael can you please get Jorge Valdés on the show

[@NewMexicoJoe505]

@@BirdDawg1 I dunno what you're talking about, Body Count has been releasing new music and touring pretty regularly the past few years, Ice is still on SVU, etc. When you're a consistent worker, you don't really need to be in the spotlight.

[@gingerriviera3654]

Ice T is STILL the man....

[@newfront4]

Ice T is seriously the perfect combination of genius, street smarts and cool.

[@lorihanlon5389]

Yes He is! I would so love to meet Him 😎

[@toosweet6046]

He still has TDS supports Democrats and bends the knee at NBC

[@ishmaelkelly951]

@Ricky Moore I am 2 months late to your comment but I had to respond to it. You might be right ,most of these rappers can't spell tyranny ,but at the same time most of these rappers can buy and sell you and your whole family .So does it really matter if they can't spell tyranny🤔 ? Floyd Mayweather used to be accused of being dumb and can't spell but this man can walk around with a backpack full of money and ride around in million dollar cars .So I have to say this , there's nothing wrong with being educated ,but if you can make it through life without an education and become rich there's nothing wrong with that because I rather be a dumb guy with a hundred million dollars in the bank than to be an educated person with student loan debts and barely making it month to month. I'm speaking from personal experience because I know what it's like to be a little uneducated with a lot of money to being educated with no money I have more fun when I was Dumb and had money🙂

[@BettyFL]

Absolutely right

[@orestes1984]

I didn't think Ice T was a real cat until I heard him speaking like this rather than in his acting voice.

[@AngryAmperage]

“If I was in a room and everyone was getting high except one guy that was the one I was worried about. He’s not getting high for a reason.” That is profound.

[@jacoblantom]

My respect for Ice T just skyrocketed. He is dropping wisdom by the metric ton

[@ArtOfMoney1]

I saw Ice-T on stage at a music festival before covid. He free-styled rap about his friend that was killed and my jaw just dropped. This man can still rap just as good from when he was younger 🙏

[@GodBeforeMoney]

Ice-T is a great role model for young men. I’m going to get my sons to watch this sit down. Thanks Michael for bringing this man on.

[@Jman417]

Ice t's versatility can teach you that always be open to possibilities.

[@brianfitzpatrick9949]

Did you know the westies Mike

[@jessecole9064]

@@michaelfranzese I'm a paraplegic my best friend shot me in the back when I was 18 yrs old showing out for a girl. It was Christ that gave me the strength to forgive him or the hate was going to destroy me. Watching your videos have given me the drive to look for other ways to support my family since all I knew growing up was physical labor. Great job giving an example of finding a way even when it's different from what you used to do. Also I hope your daughter is doing better as well as the rest of your family.

[@seanmccalla7553]

Rock, Rap, Acting. ICE T is the Man. Real OG

[@keithpatrick156]

Car insurance commercials, too!

[@lwrncjms]

@@keithpatrick156 And mediating conflicts

[@JackG79]

This should be preserved in the national archive!! Lifes lessons for young men.... black, brown, white, yellow, red, olive... reguardless of color or background. There is information here that can set young men on the rifht path to success!!!

[@darenc4459]

Phenomenal interview. Ice T is not what I expected at all. Seems like an extremely really good guy and always has been.

[@danfield6030]

Not when he was young and pimpin

[@stellarhyme3]

What did you expect?

[@deborahhoffrr]

Ice T captain Sam Bahamas says hello no not really he’d kill I’m his mom😊

[@charger19691]

I really like Ice-T because he’s a genuine human being. He will tell you the way it is. You just got to respect a guy like Ice-T. Thank you Michael for another great sit down. Your channel has grown to amazing heights in a short time. Brilliant stuff!

[@rg-cb2wd]

Michael hit a million in no time

[@toosweet6046]

He has Trump Derangement Syndrome

[@nascarfan824]

When Ice-T talks about singing "Colors" he said he's 18 again, and when people hear it, they go back to how old they were when they heard it. The mind stays young, but grows in wisdom. Thank you for a great sit down, Michael. I'm a big fan, and proud to be part of your crew.

[@ronaldswangler2538]

New jack hustler is one of the dopest raps ever.

[@BlackAbe007]

@@ronaldswangler2538 With Mike Tyson and the infamous 600 SEL in the video...

[@timothyshorts8768]

I die harder than Bruce Willis

[@pierrecausemybladdersempty1678]

I think we all feel that, but when I get to see my 80 year old grandmother experience it, it's possibly the greatest feeling in the world. To see her, for a brief moment be a teenager again, is priceless

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

The variety guests and quality of conversation is outstanding!! Great job, great channel!!

[@michaelperez9290]

Agreed!

[@dominicgermano6034]

Well said

[@themistoklestheodosopoulos6253]

Ayyy love your channel.

[@UndergroundMonk]

"Quality of the Conversation" is rare thing these days.

[@brianporter138]

Agreed!

[@abdulrakim2096]

One of the most difficult things to do is to convince a young person that crime doesn't pay. Ice-T has it down to a science. Even back in the old school days of hip-hop, his records never glorified crime. Songs like, "Pain," and "6 In The Morning" always showed the consequences of the game. Those who came after Ice-T missed that incredible formula. Hats off to him. This was one of the best episodes of this KZbin show and that's saying something because this is a great channel.

[@iwatchyoutube6539]

You've never heard the song cop killer then if you think he never glorified crime lol. What an ignorant clown you are trying to make a nonsense claim lol. His band was also called "body count" lol you have zero clue what you are talking about.

[@swansonfamilyfarm6833]

Most guys that actually put in work...don't glorify what they did.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Don't forget "You played Yourself" genius song.

[@michaels.6301]

Hunted Child. And back in the day the idiots who accused him of glorifying gang violence... "listen to the lyrics..." "Your a sucker bc you fell into the plan, 187 you killed a bother man..." Great lyrics. if that doesnt shock the mind of kids baning nothing ever would....

[@thomazinobeats]

Amen 💯💯

[@vacuumbed1]

Two great dudes having a candid conversation, priceless. I still enjoy Ice T’s music today, as I did 30 years ago.

[@TheSiddy74]

Vince, i hear you. And I'm a 46yr old white guy from London, who still listens to POWER, ICEBERG, and the OG albums. Love it.

[@rogerdorn38]

I'll say this again. The most wide ranging, best content, and best guests on YT. Franzese sits down with freaking Ice-T. Well done Michael.

[@morganforrest2887]

" I learned to judge the devil by his deeds" wow.

[@rctrue]

That was one hell of a quote right there

[@Chris-bs4qy]

What does that mean really?

[@funkysound869]

"It's usually connected to the size of his greed"

[@iknown0thing]

@@Chris-bs4qy better the devil you know

[@abookhoarder7802]

I like mom's "some people are just stupid". 😂🔥💎💪🏾🙌🏾👍🏾

[@freevortex3380]

Holy shit Michael you got one of the original OGs who played the game and won

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

OG means Original Gangsta. The only real Gangster on here is Franzese. Ice T admits at the outset of this interview that he is a studio gangsta. I respect his honesty despite his cheap grammar.

[@waynebarry2597]

@@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam Correction, Sonny Franzese is a gangster.

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

@@waynebarry2597 Correction, he agreed to fucking attend.

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

@@waynebarry2597 and eat grilled cheese off the radd-e-ator.

[@_eclipz_]

@@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam studio gangsta that made money taking down jewellry heists... pay attention u muppet....

[@sarahlundgren3358]

I was glad to hear Ice talk about having a kid later in life. I've never been able to have kids and I'm almost 45, I thought I was too old to adopt one, he gave me new hope

[@Tarantulisimo]

he had his first kid when he was 17-18 & his youngest when he was about 58-59 -- wow

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

It's crazy thinking he went through the 80s, 90s and 2000s without drinking or getting high. The temptation is there for a lot of people but famous people in his era were living crazy so hats off to Ice T.

[@Tarantulisimo]

Coming up in LA in the '70s, going to the military in the early '80s, & becoming famous by the mid '80s &'90s, I'm 1000% sure he experimented here & there along his journey with a drink or a line or a puff -- And I'm sure he's probably relaxed with some wine after a production wrap or at dinner with his wife...but people want to draw a line between that simple social indulgence & being a drunk or a junkie, so the way to differentiate is to say he's never drank or gotten high ever, then that becomes part of a persona. It's like if you are in a job interview & the ask you if you drink or if the police pull you over & ask if you've been drinking, you know that if you say "yes" then you are perceived as a drunk. Gene Simmons & Ted Nugent both claim to have never ever had a drink or taken drugs, which I also find hard to believe -- but as a rock star, the last thing you want is to be labeled an addict simply for acknowledging that you experimented

[@nickgerman2070]

Michael Franzese and Ice T two legends in the same room for a sit down you know it’s gonna be good

[@nanirado5493]

@@michaelfranzese This one was good, Chazz is a good actor but I'm sorry he did not feel genuine. I liked this sit down a lot more.

[@brianhays1797]

Yes very much enjoyed!

[@jbrown1971]

Wasn't in same room .

[@Angelthedog]

"I'm black, I don't jump off a boat while it's still floating." Classic! Great sit-down. Two guys with a lot of life lessons.

[@curtisjackson3010]

For someone who never joined a gang, gang members in LA respect the hell out of this guy. He's a legend.

[@thugmonk9837]

Yeah right. He went on Drink Champs recently and claimed to be a part of the Rollin 60's crip gang when he actually wasn't. Real 60 crips were laughing at him.

[@caturmuharjab5947]

@@thugmonk9837 huh ? he never claimed he is rollin 60's he close with every body how come everybody laugh at him when every OG in interview recognize him ? you should working with your video search at youtube game

[@khrashingphantom9632]

@@thugmonk9837 You just misheard him. He just said he knew the Rollin 60s and what is interesting is that you missed a huge point. People forget Ice T is older so the gang was still pretty new when he met them. Lol. That applies to all of them. They weren't "infamous" yet. Lol.

[@FightMang36]

He was part of a gang he said but once he saw that u would have to do things u normally wouldn't do b its forced on u he didn't like it n thats why he left that life style

[@khrashingphantom9632]

@@FightMang36 True. I think he meant he was somewhat associated with them at one point rather than an actual member or even affiliate. Similar to kinda hanging around people live in your neighborhood, and actually hanging out with them or even being tight with them.

[@thelastremaininglogicallib9320]

I always knew Ice T was a dynamic public personality and a hard worker. That's been obvious to anyone who's payed attention for the past 2 decades. What I learned today was that his success is largely a result of the man's integrity and commitment to seeing a task through to its completion. Respect.

[@Tarantulisimo]

He said that one of the things that turned his life around was when he was in the Army & a sergeant said to him "The only reason you're in here is because you can't make it on the outside", so he felt that he needed to prove that he could survive -- Granted he was robbing & hustling when he was discharged, but eventually he found his way

[@dahustler4572]

I met Ice T years ago after a show and said T give me some OG words of wisdom he looked me dead in the eyes and said "keep your head up and don't take no for a fuc#ing answer!"

[@danielsarn3823]

I wonder if Mr Franzese could get a sit down with Joe Pesci, I know Joe Pesci doesn't like doing interviews but I think if anyone could it would probably be Michael.

[@christopherharper9932]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@sasazivanovic777]

Sadly, Pesci would neeeeeever do that.

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

@@sasazivanovic777 Why are you so sure of that?

[@jamesc949]

Ice-T is a wonderful person with a great head on his shoulders. Thanks so much for such great sit downs, Mike. My mom is from New York and she said my grandfather met met you years ago. Just to hear you talk and knowing how you change your life for the better is amazing. God bless you Mike.

[@jessbracken8943]

Love the glow of being a child of Christs that shines on your face Michael, my brother in Christ. Great video great content.

[@mrpeacock321]

Hallelujah!!! All Glory to God the father, in the name of the Lord Jesus the Christ. Thank you for the person the promise of the Father the Holy Spirit of Truth, filled Michael's life leading him and guiding him with wisdom, love,and understanding. thank you Lord God that you did not, give us the spirit of fear, but of Love power and a sound mind. thank you Michael for being obedient to the call on your Life. God called you out of darkness,for a time as this!!! Hallelujah I'm grateful for the work that the Lord is doing in you and through using you. Michael peace Shalom love you brother I grew up in Jackson heights Queens, now living on Long Island. Your channel has brought a lot of answers to many questions, I had and I'm learning much just listening to the wisdom that pours out of you. I re-edited I get excited listening to your channel. talk text in the comments fix the punctuations. I would love to talk with you someday brother and meet you truly a blessing In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ amen Lord willing? Would love to be in any upcoming 🎥 movie films you are producing, as a cast member a small part God 🙏 willing Never acted but I have the look and I grew up in Queens managed a pizzeria🍕 definitely have a story you might want to hear Hallelujah And Michael thank you for replying earlier , I had to edit comment thank you sir in advance if you reread this blessings brother

[@TinCupChalice40]

I’ve got to say, after this sit down I have gained respect for Ice-T. Good guy!

[@davidkrain1660]

Wonderful conversation with two living legends who legitimately care about people

[@coache1nine]

This is what you call a classic OG sit down. Thanks Mike

[@DMalltheway]

This means that Colors (1988) and New Jack City (1991) needs to be in your next mob movie Monday’s!

[@Jman417]

Yes

[@mixtec53]

💯

[@nanirado5493]

New Jack City is one of the worst movies I've seen. Everyone was black except one who was white and he threw over the bridge 🤣🤣🤣 "bullshit walks, money talks"

[@nanirado5493]

@Tam I think it looked very strange, Black does not bother me as I have dark skin myself. The film started well, but it got worse the longer you watched it. I finished watching because I like Ice T and was born with Public Enemy. I'm happy for Ice, as he said in this sit down, we made a lot of money.

[@KD400_]

@@nanirado5493 well obviously it was a very good film because it made a ton of money

[@MikeyDry13]

I respect ice T, he's real and speaks the truth he's proof there's nothing wrong with working hard and doing the right thing

[@kingdingaling2469]

Ice T is a Phony Nerd.

[@spiderlegs50]

☝️ oh look,,got one going hard.........

[@dukkiboi]

One of the best interviews I saw in a long time. 💯

[@bikunbikun]

“The Best Hustle is a Legitimate Hustle” What a great message for those who are about to commit an “Illegitimate Hustle” . You are the best Ice!!!

[@MrBronx61]

"The best hustler is a LEGIT hustler" - that's it right there. Amazing interview.

[@MichaelRodriguez-wc9mr]

This was an amazing sit down. Worst part about this was it ended. I could have heard them both talk for hours. They're so engaging and Ice speaks from such experience and so glad to see where he's got his life now. I absolutely loved this episode, they continue to be amazing.

[@flarican64]

I agree with that. I love listening to their stories.

[@faizalhakim3772]

Ice- T!!! OG. Didn’t see this one coming 😎

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

Michael Franzese Maybe the best one yet. Great talk.

[@Inubiz]

@@michaelfranzese Get Louie ferrante on your podcast. He did years in prison and like you, changed his life around. He was also into the life as an enforcer in the gambinos.

[@kblo7473]

If somebody told me 30yrs back that I ll witness zoom sit-down between Ice T and the Man - Smooth Operator... I'm speechless. Conversation where you realise they don't make people like that. Veterans of streets & masters of hustle. Thank you for every moment, every healthy thought it you emitted into the world! Much respect & stay strong, you undistructibles Love from Serbia

[@minombre6564]

I gotta say Mr Franzese's interviews are always interesting and easy to listen to. It's real talk, cannot get better than him.

[@ErickMuzone]

Woah a sit down with Ice T, Michael you outdid yourself with this one. Ice T grew up in Harlem 30s Crip territory, I used to bang with the rival Rollin 20s. Street gangs and Mafiosos are different as far as rules and regulations. Read Inside the Crips by Colton Simpson he was a good friend of Ice T and talks about Ice before and after the fame, he never changed up on them.

[@stillirise7813]

Ice is not from harlem

[@abrahamemmanuel2401]

@@stillirise7813 Harlem crips is a gang in CA, no relation to Harlem NY

[@hoodedhound8643]

Jesus christ. Its Jayceon Bourne.... And he's an ex gang banger Double whammy

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I remember Harlem 30's. They were more organized that a lot of crip sets

[@ErickMuzone]

@@hoodedhound8643 He didn’t bang, he just grew up over there and he was cool with the bangers in the neighborhood. He got his hands dirty(No disrespect to Harlem 30s) but not in a gangbanging sense.

[@devilmanable]

Outstanding..I grew up listening to his music ..he always seemed smarter than the other rap artist...this proves it

[@captainscentsible1811]

Woulda been funny if mike said i first heard about you listening to ganksta nips intro in South park pycho

[@undergroundmole329]

@@captainscentsible1811 a dead goat got pregnant and said it was mine!! I had that tape shit was insane 🤯

[@tictacnino3593]

Two OG’s in the same room. Much respect.

[@Kevin3dp]

This has blown my mind to the point that I had tears in my eyes at the end. One of the best if not the best sit down.

[@jimmylipsjaymo]

Ice T has always been someone I have admired and looked up to. Thank you for having such great guest's and conversations. Keep up the good work Mike.

[@chrisolson3240]

I really have a lot of respect for Ice-T. He's been down along time in the entertainment business and has evolved and adapted his career over the decades. Excellent Sit-Down! Thank you.

[@morganforrest2887]

Ice T is one of the OGs of Rap. Fantastic Actor with tons of knowledge.

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

@Lady Liberty that's mostly what he does now.

[@morganforrest2887]

@@michaelfranzese This was a good one here sir.

[@DocKaosBeats]

@Lady Liberty Never knew he had a metal band

[@daveshank1921]

@@DocKaosBeats Yes its called Body Count.

[@DocKaosBeats]

@@daveshank1921 Oh ok thanks

[@j3diMindTrix03]

Chill conversation between two guys that are giving life tips from their own experiences. Good stuff.

[@antoniobranch]

“ICE-T DOESN’T JUST TALK WISDOM, HE LIVES WISDOM”.

[@j.d.7321]

Hats off Michael 👏 one of the best "sit downs" on your show. Thank you for keeping it real for your listeners.

[@du24pont70]

Had to stop for a moment to comment. I love how Ice explains how he watches how people close to him carry themselves. Talking about if your GF talks smack about others in your presence, she probably talks smack about you when you're not around. That's REALLY important. To surround yourself with people that are positive all the time.

[@josephmarshall4053]

Can’t wait for that sit down with you and Sammy

[@sammyholdem2492]

I'm here

[@harryskates9528]

I love both of you guys & both of you have great content on your podcast love the mafia stories especially when you give your intake on the life both of you are great storytellers that’s your gift

[@matthewdiliberti8839]

Maybe that was the “friend in Arizona”?

[@TasteTestTitan]

@Steve A Ice is in Arizona and so is ‘Jimmy Moran’. The state is definitely safe!

[@greggrechka]

Sammy Sosa?

[@jennylynnc]

Loved this interview Michael, it’s really important for young kids/teenagers to hear the message about staying away from life of crime. We need more influencers and star power to speak out against gang-life and criminal activity. Bravo 🙏🏼

[@muxz]

I've been listening to Ice-T since the late 80's. It's been something watching him come from those beginnings to where he is now. Back then you could never imagine a rapper, especially one doing gangsta rap, reaching the kind of heights that he has in a variety of ways. Ice-T is a really positive force IMO. Real inspirational.

[@DealwiththeReal]

Hope I look as young as these guys at 63 and 70. Thanks for interviewing the OG of gangster rap music

[@Evelynshere]

A new sit down means drop everything; I can't wait!

[@realinsurancegal]

These sit-downs get better and better. This is the only “talk show” I need.

[@garrison863]

The best example of “game recognize game”

[@coache1nine]

It was said many times, their lives truly did parallel

[@yogijaya2897]

REAL KNOWS REAL

[@blazeup5519]

I like how ice doesn’t jump on the anti trump bandwagon, he stays on his lane.

[@garrison863]

@@blazeup5519 yessir

[@blazeup5519]

@@garrison863 smart guy

[@perceivedvelocity9914]

Ice is the man. Growing up I was into Heavy Metal and Gangster Rap. Ice walked in both worlds. I have nothing but respect for Ice-T.

[@dudepool7530]

By the way, Ice seems to be a wicked nice dude. I spent 18 hours on twitter, and he showed me some love for both correcting someone else on the fact that T doesn't toke, and for dedicating a bowl to him! Dude truly is Original Gangster. Love the respect he still has.

[@ThatGuyYouKnowUKnow]

I love these "old dudes" telling their stories. I'm much younger than these guys, feeling my years and thinking this is it. Thanks for sharing and inspiring guys.

[@tyhanson2076]

Never have truer words been spoken. Ice Tea: "Music is the fountain of youth." So true

[@Guns7469]

Italian Americans love T, he's a friend of ours👍

[@deathrager2404]

ice t is a true OG.

[@tstarajayi]

Donnie brasco reference nice

[@Guns7469]

@@tstarajayi 👍

[@eddieschwab864]

He's an amiganostra??

[@Einnor084]

Datz whutz up, y'all. Datz LOVE!

[@jaygabbard6083]

Without a doubt one of the most insightful, raw, meaningful interviews I have seen-both of these guys are spot on and in their prime

[@seanonel]

I'm living in the UK, and was just turned into your channel by a friend. So glad that I gave the time to listen to you. This has been one of the most inspirational videos that I've watched in a very long time! Thank you Mr. Franzese, Sir.

[@johnstaub359]

More people know Ice-T than some realize. Great man with a great life! Thanks for having this sit down.

[@wewantwraiths7713]

Micheal thank you for showing my comment at the start! It’s an absolute honour!! Your channel is the best KZbin channel on KZbin brother!! 💯💯💯

[@anugetsreal]

This is one of the best conversations I’ve ever listened to. Thank you sir for this and thank you Ice-T. It was actually something Ice said that I heard in a video when I was a youngster that got me to straighten up and act right. I owe a lot of my maturity, and way of looking at how to be a real gangster in life from him. Thank you again sir!

[@marioalonso1977]

Two of my favorite story-tellers in one setting….in all honesty Michael, this is one “meeting of the minds” that I’ve always wanted.

[@abdullahmukhlissutton241]

Mike, I've been watching your shows, from the cinematic experiences, to the straight-up interviews... I believe you have found your lane, and you are such a good interviewer. This is what you need to teach the people, regardless to race, religion, or creed... Me as being a descendant of African kidnap victims, and you being a European descendant that America didn't even want your ancestors here for what they designed, you are spreading an important message and nothing but kudos to you for it.

[@sarahlundgren3358]

Michael is great at this, he actually will listen to people. He doesn't interrupt every other word

[@rctrue]

Perfect time to have Michael guest star on Law&Order with that new Organized Crime version

[@kasunweerasinghe1618]

Mr. Franzese I’ve been watching your interviews and I’m so glad you’re on this platform! I’ve never been glued to a KZbin channel this way. Much love !

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

Holy shit. I should've known it was only a matter of time before Ice had a sit down.

[@kennethricks5650]

Fantastic Podcast!!! As a pastor on the Dangerous Westside of Detroit, trying to convince young and old people about the dangers of that life, I thank you all for this important message. All of us in the trenches appreciate you both!! Keep up the Good Work!!

[@fatherman3488]

This is the conversation that I imagine I would have with both of these men. Every point is on point. Much respect and much love.

[@SimoExMachina2]

"I never drank (alcohol), I never smoked, I never did cocaine". Now I get his artistic name. He stuck to drinking ice tea, hence the name Ice-T. Sounds gangsta, but lowkey innocence there.

[@SoulOfTheSouth]

Well that’s not the reason. The reason why he named himself Ice-T because he use to Iceberg Slim book, which is a pimp poetry book. Who was written by Iceberg Slim, who was also influenced Ice-T. He use to say his quotes in high school to other women and he’ll impress people. His friends will say to him, “Say some of that Ice stuff T!” Ice stands for Iceberg. His real name is Tracy so he called himself Ice-T.

[@troubleman3837]

@@SoulOfTheSouth and ice cube and kid frost jumped on the bandwagon

[@daynnastyles2972]

Ha!

[@Alkis05]

@@SoulOfTheSouth That is a great story for a name. Even if it is not true, points for creativity anyway.

[@SoulOfTheSouth]

@@Alkis05 He talked about it on Drink Champs podcast and The Combat Jack Show podcast. Look it up on youtube.

[@Jimmy-oq9zq]

"The gangs of LA will never die....just multiply. Colors"

[@samfranks9468]

Dope song

[@johnpierce4778]

That lyric has lived on to be nothing but the truth

[@waynebrown616]

He who liveth by the sword shall be stucketh. Society that tolerates a gang mentality, whether street level or at the governmental level, will always descend into chaos. Freedom will erode. Ms-13 nearly destroyed El Salvador. Gangs in California thrive because of the permissiveness of the people in California. Ice T said " never take no for an answer". I say, never say yes to chaos and immoral behavior. Always say no to gang behavior. Street gangs and government gangs.

[@Amazingprophet08]

I've been to two Ice-T concerts in my life and have been a huge fan for years. I love and appreciate this conversation, especially the discussion about age and health. Love it! You should do New Jack City for Mob Movie Monday!

[@erikgislason2283]

This is my favorite episode so far! I grew up with the music of Ice-T ! Such a humbled and respectful guy, just like you Mr: Franzese! Hello from Sweden!

[@sarahlundgren3358]

I know my comment is not related to this video, but my great grandparents came from Sweden, I want to visit there, where is the best place to go see ?

[@kaibricturner8836]

This was off the chain. I appreciate this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@louis3141]

When he was cast in law and order SVU I was like WTF! but after a few episodes he’s the only one I could see him doing it. He actually has the street cred to make it seem real

[@davideeliaspedrosobussu469]

The skills of Michael are the same like his time before, he changed the usually business from the mob, now he makes sit down with different, interesting people! Different people, visions, travels makes people humble and free open minded!

[@Howiesgirl]

This was great! Besides the fact that I could listen to Michael talk for hours, I'm a huge fan of Ice-T's acting. I'll honestly say I'm not a rap fan, but I do admire the artform & the talent he has for it. This really was a fantastic episode!

[@jasonkelly727]

Michael is always so laidback, confident and informed in the sit downs. Top notch.

[@shakejones]

What a truly amazing interview Michael and Ice-T! This interview should be required viewing at all big city schools. Teach the young boyz, the real deal, what you don’t learn from the books! Remember you have a choice, you make your own way, you have the power to transition. From Washington Heights Manhattan, thank you for sharing your experience/knowledge Michael and Ice-T 🙏🏻

[@MattysGrove]

Two legends from different paths in life, great stuff Mike 👏🏻

[@Itsadarkworld34]

If this was an Ice-T interview, I think it be the best one ever. Being the ages they are, I'm surprised because they both don't even look near their ages and how Ice-T metaphorically talks, I think I just became a bigger fan. Awesome video!!

[@joeoconnell3544]

“I’m black I don’t jump off the boat when it’s still floating” ice really did make Mike laugh for real 🤣🤣

[@anthonystrocks247]

Mr. Franzese, thank you for the sit-down with Ice-T. I have been a major fan since the late 1980's. Your sit-downs are always powerful.

[@sandralybrand9407]

I love this conversation! I'd love to see you 2 go into the intercities and talk to the young people. They really need to hear this! Especially from Ice T! If young people would be a leader and not a follower, there wouldn't be such a gang problem as we have right now. But we also need more well paying jobs and that would go such a long way to solve a myriad of problems!

[@abookhoarder7802]

That was deep. Gave me chills. 💯I see that, God willing. He can use anybody. 🙏🏾

[@knndyskful]

@@michaelfranzese there another guy doing real work in the city guy named Maj Toure, founder of Black guns matter, he’s here on KZbin, you could link up with Maj and Ice-T and do that inner city tour

[@sjh9781]

I agree with T about society always being divided into “teams” your opinion depends on what team you identify with.

[@bluenose7984]

It's a construct, same elites control both teams! Left v Right....

[@emcsquare100]

Divide & Conquer

[@dreamawake2670]

@@bluenose7984 So western civilisation and European achievements and intelligence is a " "construct". ;)

[@bluenose7984]

@@dreamawake2670 Left wing organisations like Antifa and BLM are funded by the same elites that fund right wing organisations like Tommy Robinson, Alex Jones Rebel Media! That's why it doesn't matter to these Elites whichever political party gets in power, they still control them!

[@elenapena21]

Wow, Michael. You seem to always bring out a side of some of your guests I had never even considered they could have. I really admire Ice now because of this sit down.

[@darkomtobia]

I love Ice's explanation of how he sorts people based upom.their character.

[@Tarantulisimo]

Ice Ts military experience along with the discipline & regimen that came along with it probably saved him in the long run

[@matthewjames7268]

Half way through and this is brilliant, have to get up for work in 7 hours so gonna listen to the rest tomorrow. Thanks for the brilliant podcast mike & ice, love from Ireland 🍀.

[@indoor_cinder3630]

Irish aswell Matthew I live in cork city born and raised

[@tedmanbrown2538]

This is as real as it get! Two real gangsters telling the truth 😎👍 I love it 🔥🔥🔥

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Ice-T is incredibly smart and hard working, but his humility also comes through.

[@GringoXalapeno]

What about him beefing with Soulja boy

[@mrcwilliams1234]

@@GringoXalapeno that was years ago and have you ever heard of growth

[@GringoXalapeno]

@@mrcwilliams1234 fair enough I’m just saying that it was neither a mature nor humble act but his legacy outlived Soulja boy anyway because of his growth and well he’s always had way more to offer

[@tomround8271]

@@mrcwilliams1234 I've heard of a thing called aging! Someone should tell Ice T about it because he hasn't been bothered to do it!

[@isaacl.baldeonguerra1623]

The street teaches... A lot...

[@danmaurin6026]

Great sit down! Two OG’s spitting knowledge!

[@derekseven1647]

This ice tea interview is one of the best you've ever done.

[@dansykes4965]

It was garbage. Franzese had no idea what he was talking about

[@thanos879]

"tea" 😂