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Rapper and actor ICE-T...one of the original "gangsta" rappers. He’s got a new CD,”Greatest Hits: The Evidence” (Atomic Pop). Greg Knot of The Chicago Tribune has written that "ICE-T is that rare gangster rapper who leads with his brain instead of his gun or his crotch." ICE-T's 1992 song "Cop Killer" landed him at the center of a controversy about gansta rap--is it a legitimate form of expression or is it incendiary hate-mongering? In addition to his singing career, ICE-T is an actor. He will be Munch’s partner on the new (2000) season of Law and Order Special Victims Unit. He has also starred in films "New Jack City," "Trespass," and "Ricochet." (originally aired 2.15.94)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 25, 2000: Interview with Ice-T; Interview with Arthur Penn; Review of of the film "Bring It On."
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From the Archives: Arthur Penn Discusses his "Gift for Violence."

Film Director Arthur Penn. At the age of 77, he’s just been hired as executive producer of the T-V show “Law and Order.” The appointment is seen as a breakthrough for the elderly in Hollywood. Penn’s films include "Bonnie and Clyde," "Little Big Man," "The Miracle Worker," "Alice's Restaurant," and "The Missouri Breaks." His film career lost steam in the 80s, and he went to Broadway. His shows included “Two for the Seesaw” and “The Miracle Worker.” He’s also made several T-V films.(Originally aired 9.29.89)

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'Original Gangster': Rapper and Actor Ice-T

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 16, 1994.)

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Rapper and Actor Ice-T.

Rapper and actor Ice-T...one of the most popular of the "gangsta" rappers. Although he does not often get his songs played on the radio, all five of his albums have gone gold. Greg Knot of The Chicago Tribune has written that "Ice-T. is that rare gangster rapper who leads with his brain instead of his gun or his crotch." IIce-T.'s 1992 song "Cop Killer," landed him at the center of a controversy about gangsta rap--is it a legitimate form of expression or is it incendiary hate-mongering. Ice-T.

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