For readers or listeners of Sister Souljah’s No Disrespect, Nathan McCall’s Makes Me Wanna Holler, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and Monster by Sanyika Shakur comes the definitive memoir from Ice-T, the acclaimed rapper and actor known for telling it like it is.

Ice-T offers his hip-hop generation’s Horatio Alger story: the narrative of an orphaned child who, drawn inexorably into a harrowing life of crime, ultimately turns away from the streets and, through self-discipline and a single-minded work ethic, forges a path to international fame as a musician and film-and-television star.

Ice-T was born Tracy Marrow in New Jersey. As an only child whose parents died when he was very young, he became involved in Los Angeles gangs before spending four years in the army. He released a string of groundbreaking West Coast rap records and formed the thrash-metal band Body Count. He currently stars as Detective Fin Tutuola on Law & Order: SVU.

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7 hours and 33 minutes
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Douglas Century
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Mirron Willis
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April 19, 2011
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Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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B004X41B7U
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Listening Length	7 hours and 33 minutes
Author	Douglas Century
Narrator	Mirron Willis
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	April 19, 2011
Publisher	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B004X41B7U
Best Sellers Rank	#70,203 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #166 in Cultural & Regional Biographies (Audible Books & Originals) #1,477 in Biographies of Celebrities & Entertainment Professionals #1,895 in Composer & Musician Biographies

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Cokes

Always thought he was the smartest rapper

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019

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The first time I heard Ice T, I became an instant fan. His style, his lyrics and his presentation seemed far more authentic than his peers. Ice T is a real cool and chill individual and his intelligence and smooth demeanor shines through in this biography. He gives a detailed account of important events in his past and he doesn't sugarcoat anything on a personal level. By the end of the book, you understand his thought process, his insecurities, strengths and weaknesses and his personal growth. However, where this book fails miserably is Ice T's extreme reluctance to divulge in anything or anyone but himself. This is deliberate and not an oversight. Ice clearly still adheres to the old school street code he was indoctrinated into upholding. As a result, a lot of his best stories are vague on the who, where, why and hows. This is not a Henry Hill expose "GOODFELLAS" style. And it's a shame as it is clear as day Ice T has witnessed and experienced first-hand some mind-boggling stuff to say the least.

Still, it was an overall a fantastic read and my respect for Ice T went up that much more after reading this.

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Black Knight

Ice is Nice

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2011

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The book is a great read in terms of honesty, and a life-story that is full of tragedy, danger, humor, and ultimately, success. It comes off as being more spoken, than written, as a lot of other ghost written, celebrity autobiographies do. There are a couple of aspects of it that are annoying. One of which is that Ice T is a very charismatic and wise person. He tends to speak in a voice, though, that is still the language of someone who has not evolved much in his vocabulary or the way he expresses himself. His constant use of old street slang and profanity makes him sound less intelligent than he obviously is. Not sure if that's a gimmick to sound more street, or what. At this point in his life, the whole street cred issue seems tired.
I also agree with several other reviewers that the issue of regret or contrition seems blatantly absent from this account of a criminal life that transitioned to something better. He never expresses any real feelings of shame at hurting people financially, emotionally, or in any other way. So the impression one gets is not one of "Redemption", as the title states, but just a recounting of actions throughout his life that he is neither ashamed of, or has tried to make right. The only sense that the reader gets from the transitional aspect of this book is: I was slick, I got away with it, and even though most of my friends got arrested, jailed, or killed, I'm still living the good life. It comes off as more smug than truly self-analytical.

There is a curious dichotomy in his analysis of life. He is a brilliant commentator on society and the business world, as well as personal relationships. The breakdown of every business situation into pimps and ho's is inane and overly simplistic. His instincts of survival and the overall stories of having triumphed over a very harsh childhood are inspirational. He's a complex individual. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.

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Deb C.

Loved it!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021

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The book reads as Ice is talking right to you. He doesn't hold anything back (i.e. him getting emotional, crimes he participated in - although he's not stupid the statue of limitations ran out and his use of "french" words. But very intetesting read!!!

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CL in PDX

Well written, real and interesting book

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020

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Does not glorify his past or present. Well written, very quick read. I grew up in LA during the 60's and lived on east coast during 70's - many of things Ice writes about I saw or heard about and the book rings true. Much respect to Ice, he's accomplished a hell of a lot.

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Really good story

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018

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I've only seen Ice T in New Jack City and on SVU, but now I've read his story and have new respect for him and rap/hip hop music, which I've never really liked...Ice T opens his life up and reveals the successes and the Hell...I came away with a respect for someone that I never even thought about except that he played a character on TV...this book is very entertaining and will open your eyes and give you understanding of the street gangs in Calf. , and New York. .not for approval, but for knowledge. .

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GREATLY IMPRESSED

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015

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This was a awesome raw, honest and for real as you can get story by Ice. Yes a gangster from the hood with a inspiring story especially for are youth of today, yesterday, and the future. After reading this book you will feel,like I did, I hope, about how one man who came from nothing and his struggling journey to a successful life without forgetting were he came from as well as giving back to the trouble youth of today. As a huge fan, this is a unforgettable story. There's know way you can not be effected, because we all have a little Ice in our life or know someone who does. Truly a READ MUST.....

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DJ Davito

Pretty pretty pretty good.

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021

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Pretty good book. Very easy reading. Told in Ice T’s voice and so much better than the biography his ex wife Darlene wrote.
Ice T fans this is worth it , I wish it went deep into his song concepts and albums but work buying.

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Wendy-Lynn

Just want to Chill with Ice-T and Coco

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2011

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I have loved Ice-T on Law and Order SVU, and most recently his reality show "Ice Loves Coco." When I saw that he had a biography, I immediately wanted to read it. I was pleasantly surprised that it was filled with Ice's wit and humor as he has on his reality show. He seems so down to earth and after reading his book, I can see why. Ice grew up as Tracey Morrow in New Jersey. Unfortunately, his parents both passed away from heart attacks within a short time of each other. He was sent to live with his aunt in Los Angeles who was the only living relative. He immediately got involved with the wrong crowd of South Central which included gang activity and robbery. He also had a daughter at a young age. Wanting to break away from this lifestyle, he joined the military and served four years with an honorable discharge. Not wanting to work a 9 to 5 job, he started DJ-ing at local clubs and found that rapping was something he wanted to do. He formed his own band Body Count and was in a full films. The first one being New Jack City with Chris Rock. He goes on to talk about his the mother of Little Ice and his relationship with his first and only wife, Coco. I loved Ice's swagger and dialogue as well as the Daily Game of Life at the end of the book. I found Ice very endearing and would love to spend time with him "just chillin'" Highly recommended.

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CLINT McGAVIN

Likeable Geezer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2015

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Ice T is probably the greatest Rap artist ever (in my opinion!). This memoir is certainly an interesting read - written in Ice's own speaking style - that is actually quite funny at times and I think it'll engage lovers and casual listeners of Rap alike. I learned alot about Ice - who is a massive fan of rock (his fave bands are Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult - he's got his own thrash/punk/rock band 'Body Count' and he's toured with the likes of D.R.I., Exodus, Slayer, Rollins Band, Metallica among many others...) - and he comes across as a likeable 'down-to-earth' geezer. I thought he had actually done time - turns out he has managed to avoid prison, whereas alot of his homeys haven't. I agree with another reviewer that said Ice has been around and rubbed shoulders with lots of different folk and probably has many, many more stories to tell - you actually get a feeling of this while your reading - so who knows, maybe further memoirs will appear? Anyway, I would recommend this quick, easy and interesting read to anybody who is interested in music in general and how some folk - however unlikely their chances may seem - end up becoming entertainers.

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Rob B

People who like Ice T are probably interested to hear his criminal ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2017

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Ice-T was a leading light in gangster rap and this is an interesting book but lacks details of his 'criminal life' which gets brief mentions but no detail. Perhaps afraid of incriminating himself?
People who like Ice T are probably interested to hear his criminal career, you wont find much about that in this book though.

e.g.

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2017

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Excellent book definitely recommend it

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great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2012

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great book, wrote as he speaks and he does not seem to hide anything from his past, his book is as good as the reality series on bio.keep on going ice i think you and coco are a lovely couple.

Casa Karma

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2018

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A thoroughably enjoyable read - says the missus!

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