That's the way it is in Russia. Why wouldn't we fight the GQP like hell to keep that from happening in the USA. But yes the only real freedom we have is how we choose to act in a given set of circumstances. Hopefully you were raised to be moral and empathetic of others.
I always think that the time a person takes to think of committing a crime, they can turn that into something positive that could steer them away from a life of crime. He has turned his life around. Good for him
passing knowledge on to a new generation so they can make more informed and better choices, is a good thing to be said of anyone; from a walking living legend, this is even better.
What a lovely interview. I've been a fan of Ice-t's because of Law & Order SVU and also because off camera he been known to carry himself like an adult. I'm looking forward to reading his book.
@@IknowMoreThanYou Yes he is but so many people act like children even though they are ADULTS. The fact that he has no desire to compete with kids, and young adults and can admit it is very refreshing.
@@michaelsalisbury1477 I don't understand your comment or what you're trying to signify. Why are you sending me comments and exactly what are you talking about?
From Breakin' 2:Electric Boogaloo , to SVU. IceT is an entertainment *powerhouse* (He's also a US Army veteran). 💪 What a life! Can't wait for the new 'Body Count.'
Ice-T is a survivor & did what he had to do at the time ; he grew-up & grew-out of the gangsta life ; I am sure he's played it forward & writing his book will be like reading fiction cause most won't believe his life in S LA ... I admire him because good or bad he is the real deal *
@@leavingitblank9363 what in the comment is glorifying his lifestyle back then? He clearly explains his mentality and the situation he was in back then. There's always a choice but when your backs against the wall and ish is getting bad off you do what you feel you have to do to get to a better position. It's like bankers, developers, traders, churches, etc ..., they scam people all day long but because it's "acceptable" for "polite society" it's deemed legitimate. Now I'm not saying what he did was right, but you never know what you'll do until your back is again at the wall and you're faced with having to choose. There's not one adult on this planet that hasn't broken the law when they felt no one was looking.
@@marywalker5348 I'm calling you out on equating what Ice-T did while robbing people and stores with what "bankers, developers, traders, churches, etc" and every "adult on this planet" might have done. Total bullsh*t.
This is one of the more profoundly honest and inspiring interviews Stephen has had. I am so surprised by this and upset at myself for misjudging this when coming into it
I met Ice-Tea and Coco at a beauty salon her gf owns years ago. I heard coco’s voice and knew immediately it was her! I got to take their photos and cried like a baby. Love ‘em!! ☮️💜
I've been a huge fan of Ice since his 1st record. My best friends dad hated Ice bcuz the music, then later in life absolutely loved him as a cop lmao. Go figure 🤔
@ghost mall yes yes yes lol 😆 Get his first album and think about when it was released oh boy. He started a lot of that shit hahaha. Rhyme Pays the name. So many rock cuts on it
If they ain't buying koolaid sell em cookies. Beautiful words! Awesome father. Great kid. I admire IceT without knowing much about him but he has strong cool presence.
huge fan of Ice-T, but love hearing the origins of his stage name! I read the book 'Pimp' by Iceburg Slim, whilst detoxing. it was great! lols even found interviews of him on here
Curious that he and Snoop have turned into these cute beloved American heroes and father figures. They used to be scary guys circa 1992. Remember when Snoop killed that guy and "murder was the case"?
This is an existentialist point of view. It’s really empowering to think each action I take is my decision. We constantly make choices all day in each moment.
If anyone hasn't listened to iceberg Slim's audiobook which is on TH-cam for free you probably should. It's so dark it's what cause Dave Chappelle to go to South Africa. He was an evil person and wrote the book is sort of atonement and confession. Anyway you could either search iceberg slim on TH-cam but I would start with the Dave Chappelle iceberg slim video to get a feel for what you're about to get into.
No one should be able to make money off a crime especially when someone is killed. All profits from the book should go to the family of the person that was killed.
🫡 Ice T. is a straight-up O.G. Cali Rap Pioneer …..he comes from a time, whay whay back when rap - KEPT IT REAL. ✊🏽 Real “REAL” RAP 🎶 before the showbiz fads and fake-ology 🥸
The hilarious part watching this live was that Stephen kept fucking up the intro/outro so they had to re-record it a bunch of times after That's why the audience was laughing when he said "24 seasons". He originally said "22 seasons" and "Law and Order SUV" (instead of SVU) when introducing Ice-T. Ice corrected him during the interview, and so he tried to re-record the intro about 2-3 times after he left and spliced it the start. It was hilarious 😂
Glad he is fine now and all, but the family's he probably terrorized and ruined from those crimes I can't pretend doesn't leave a bad taste in my mouth. I applaud the fact that he made it out, but clapping that the statue of limitations has passed so he won't receive justice for his crimes isn't something I understand. Either way, it's a great quote with a strong example behind it.
Aren't we all? Sometimes just because we aren't breaking a law doesn't mean we aren't doing something immoral or unethical. A little grace goes a long way.
"Every Decision You Make Can Change The Trajectory Of Your Life". Yeehaa. True (in part) but profoundly American. People often say it to justify their (and your) unnecessarily sad, brutal reality.
A man that found the good in life and stuck with it he could’ve easily remained a criminal but he didn’t he went on to bigger and better thing and always fighting police brutality for the people good man
T, (OG) man, that Rap, the House, that song has never left my head since the first time I heard it in early 90's!! Apple juice was never too my taste but time I learned all about... Am Pm never had a house...
Absolute proof that we should learn about a person before judgement.
Yeah isn't Benson technically the longest running cop on TV???
Also sorry this comment was meant to respond to another not this one. But I totally agree.
Well said.
@@NEbluefire Most modern people cannot even get past 1-2 conversations, they are such in a hurry to make snap judgements. It's very unhealthy.
So Donald J Trump...
Ice-T Is a legend, so glad to see him telling his story. Keep going my Brother, God bless you.
Right on! Love from Germany! My Hero since the times!
That quote is crocheted on one of my grandma's pillows. Including the "-Ice T" attribution. She keeps it real.
Until you discover that free will is an illusion.
Imma bet the flip side of the pillow says “I’m a cop killah”
That's the way it is in Russia.
Why wouldn't we fight the GQP like hell to keep that from happening in the USA.
But yes the only real freedom we have is how we choose to act in a given set of circumstances. Hopefully you were raised to be moral and empathetic of others.
Embroidered is likely the word to describe how the quote was put on the pillow.
@@eleanoreagly4844 or potentially cross stitched? I’ve done cross stitching.
I burst out laughing when he said "I can speak on it now because there's a thing called 'statute of limitations'"
I got me some mad respect for Ice-T. This dude was the shit back in the 80s and he has only gotten better over the years. Absolute legend.
Nahh, Ice was in his prime in the 80s. Rhyme Pays was by far his best album.
I always think that the time a person takes to think of committing a crime, they can turn that into something positive that could steer them away from a life of crime. He has turned his life around. Good for him
passing knowledge on to a new generation so they can make more informed and better choices, is a good thing to be said of anyone; from a walking living legend, this is even better.
What a lovely interview. I've been a fan of Ice-t's because of Law & Order SVU and also because off camera he been known to carry himself like an adult. I'm looking forward to reading his book.
“Carry himself like an adult.“ #ThatPart 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️
He's ......60 lol
@@IknowMoreThanYou Yes he is but so many people act like children even though they are ADULTS. The fact that he has no desire to compete with kids, and young adults and can admit it is very refreshing.
It's generally better to read a book before writing one!!!
@@michaelsalisbury1477 I don't understand your comment or what you're trying to signify. Why are you sending me comments and exactly what are you talking about?
From Breakin' 2:Electric Boogaloo , to SVU.
IceT is an entertainment *powerhouse* (He's also a US Army veteran). 💪
What a life! Can't wait for the new 'Body Count.'
The fact that he was there for his partner in crime when he came out of jail says it all about him.
Yep. And after so many years! Many friendships break much earlier these days…
“Their boyfriends are all sitting right out of frame waiting on them.” 🤣🤣🤣
Your choices make your life’s story.
Ice-T is a survivor & did what he had to do at the time ; he grew-up & grew-out of the gangsta life ; I am sure he's played it forward & writing his book will be like reading fiction cause most won't believe his life in S LA ... I admire him because good or bad he is the real deal *
"Did what he had to do." No, he had options. He didn't have to rob people. Sure, he's upstanding now, but don't glorify his bad behavior.
@@leavingitblank9363 hope you always have a full stomach and a roof over your head, some ppl don't have that option
@@leavingitblank9363 what in the comment is glorifying his lifestyle back then? He clearly explains his mentality and the situation he was in back then. There's always a choice but when your backs against the wall and ish is getting bad off you do what you feel you have to do to get to a better position. It's like bankers, developers, traders, churches, etc ..., they scam people all day long but because it's "acceptable" for "polite society" it's deemed legitimate.
Now I'm not saying what he did was right, but you never know what you'll do until your back is again at the wall and you're faced with having to choose. There's not one adult on this planet that hasn't broken the law when they felt no one was looking.
@@leavingitblank9363 Exactly, he's proud of not having gotten caught.
@@marywalker5348 I'm calling you out on equating what Ice-T did while robbing people and stores with what "bankers, developers, traders, churches, etc" and every "adult on this planet" might have done. Total bullsh*t.
what a legend
This is one of the more profoundly honest and inspiring interviews Stephen has had. I am so surprised by this and upset at myself for misjudging this when coming into it
Honest? A bit too proud of his crimes and not getting caught though. Statue of limitations allows him to be smug about it.
@@AllThingsFilm1 I'm very proud of the crimes i committed and didn't get caught doing. Shut up lol.
@@AllThingsFilm1 I would also like you to shut up.
It really was one of colberts better ones
Who else to hire as a security consultant but an ex cat burglar?
I met Ice-Tea and Coco at a beauty salon her gf owns years ago. I heard coco’s voice and knew immediately it was her! I got to take their photos and cried like a baby. Love ‘em!! ☮️💜
It's Ice-T, he's not a sweet refreshing drink. Or...maybe he is.
this guy's a hero; it's so inspiring when some people don't end up in the 27 club or similar
Just as much work to Love than Hate. At least with Love you get everything you ever wanted. Great health to all.
Ice-T is a real one. Shoutout. big bro.
My dearly departed Mother LOVED Mr. Ice T. She always said he was her favorite SUV character. He really is the best!!
That singer is BEAUTIFUL ❤️
How did no one say “Ice-Trey” 🤣
Because people would think you're full of Ice Cube! 😆
Such an inspiration, legend and national treasure
This is my favorite segment of this series. Y’all roasted Colbert like a holiday fowl. Good job Eliana, perfect delivery!
Body Count is one of my favorite bands. I'm 67 next month. I'm not kidding!!!
I bought your albums Ice. Miss those Arsenio days.
That was a good one!
"How am I the longest running cop on television?" coming from the guy that wrote a tune in the 90's called "Cop killer" is pretty badass!
One of the realist episodes I’ve seen
I've been a huge fan of Ice since his 1st record. My best friends dad hated Ice bcuz the music, then later in life absolutely loved him as a cop lmao. Go figure 🤔
@Titik Titik you special ED?
@ghost mall yes yes yes lol 😆
Get his first album and think about when it was released oh boy. He started a lot of that shit hahaha. Rhyme Pays the name. So many rock cuts on it
I've met him several times. My uncle used to play bass in ice t's band body count. Real nice guy. Funny af too
@@thomasgriffin2326 haha that's awesome 👌
@ghost mall that's wots up.
6 in the mornin police at my door
If they ain't buying koolaid sell em cookies. Beautiful words! Awesome father. Great kid. I admire IceT without knowing much about him but he has strong cool presence.
'Rhyme Pays' was the first rap album I bought when I was a kid. It's whiplash inducing to see where he is now.
Ice T is a cool dude!
What an absolute legend...
Ice-T is pretty damn awesome too.
huge fan of Ice-T, but love hearing the origins of his stage name! I read the book 'Pimp' by Iceburg Slim, whilst detoxing. it was great! lols even found interviews of him on here
Im glad colbert hat ice T on and expose the industry
Curious that he and Snoop have turned into these cute beloved American heroes and father figures. They used to be scary guys circa 1992. Remember when Snoop killed that guy and "murder was the case"?
This interview is SO great!!!
Dang straight! Loved him in "Johnny neumonic"
@ 3:04 This is my dude right here!🤣
This is an existentialist point of view. It’s really empowering to think each action I take is my decision. We constantly make choices all day in each moment.
If anyone hasn't listened to iceberg Slim's audiobook which is on TH-cam for free you probably should. It's so dark it's what cause Dave Chappelle to go to South Africa. He was an evil person and wrote the book is sort of atonement and confession. Anyway you could either search iceberg slim on TH-cam but I would start with the Dave Chappelle iceberg slim video to get a feel for what you're about to get into.
I was working in the music industry when Ice-T hit the music scene. It was amazing! He's still a true original and an amazing talent!
No Time for Lies Talent?? No just a skill!!!!!!!
Actually, Ice-T has been on SVU for 23 seasons; he didn’t come until season 2.
Yeah isn't Benson technically the longest running cop on TV???
My man still rockin the shell tops. Didis baby
This kind man is a legend to me!
Yooooooo that’s the guy from the Cheerio boxes!
Original Gansta' is legend. Glad to see he is healthy and rested this far into life.
I relate so much to ice T! Respect to the triple OG
I really like this guy
Ice T , Ice cube . ICE MELT 😂😂😂
No one should be able to make money off a crime especially when someone is killed. All profits from the book should go to the family of the person that was killed.
lmfao #StatuteOfLimitations, dude wasnt kidding
Yeah bet all the victims were ltfao
"Name like that and they call that a bitch Name" 🤣 😂
The O in OG, stands for Ice-T!
🤘🧙♂️🤘
*It’s the lovely man from the cheerio ads.*
Hearing Stephen say Iceberg Slim on national television is wild IYKYK
My favorite on SVU *every* season!
He should give all the profits
of the book
to the victims
of their crimes.
sounds like a good read!
love your shit ice, keep it real man
Legend!
What a window into the life of a historical figure... My favorite Ice-T character, was one of the rippers in Tank Girl.
🫡 Ice T. is a straight-up O.G. Cali Rap Pioneer …..he comes from a time, whay whay back when rap - KEPT IT REAL. ✊🏽
Real “REAL” RAP 🎶 before the showbiz fads and fake-ology 🥸
Living Legend...The O.G.
love him as the teddy bear in borderlands 3
Damn, Ice-T
I love Ice
I met Ice-T back in 1990 in Montreal, got his autograph too. Hmmm, wish I still had that paper!
At the time he was my favourite actor.
The hilarious part watching this live was that Stephen kept fucking up the intro/outro so they had to re-record it a bunch of times after
That's why the audience was laughing when he said "24 seasons". He originally said "22 seasons" and "Law and Order SUV" (instead of SVU) when introducing Ice-T. Ice corrected him during the interview, and so he tried to re-record the intro about 2-3 times after he left and spliced it the start. It was hilarious 😂
Really Loving the band this show!
I'm pretty sure the vocalist is Rachel Price from Lake Street Drive
They do a great cover of Lola by The Kinks
have a butterscotch...and now...Ice-T. thats a seg-way!
He SHOULD be on SHARK TANK 🦈!!! That would be sooo cool to watch.
Glad he is fine now and all, but the family's he probably terrorized and ruined from those crimes I can't pretend doesn't leave a bad taste in my mouth. I applaud the fact that he made it out, but clapping that the statue of limitations has passed so he won't receive justice for his crimes isn't something I understand. Either way, it's a great quote with a strong example behind it.
Ice Tea? It's lemonade. Liked that commercial.
I have to admit. when I first saw "SVU" introducing ICE-T, I wasn't sure it was real.
I'm guessing this is the guest that Pollan mentioned regaling him about some trip XD
Ice T is fucking bad ass love him
Colbert: "...so you coulda been Ice Tray."
Only if the decision is actually followd by an action.
Respect
Just because he didn’t get caught, it doesn’t mean he is innocent. He is always guilty of the crimes he committed
Aren't we all? Sometimes just because we aren't breaking a law doesn't mean we aren't doing something immoral or unethical. A little grace goes a long way.
Legendary
Bought the book!
That book will be a best seller.
"Every Decision You Make Can Change The Trajectory Of Your Life". Yeehaa. True (in part) but profoundly American. People often say it to justify their (and your) unnecessarily sad, brutal reality.
A man that found the good in life and stuck with it he could’ve easily remained a criminal but he didn’t he went on to bigger and better thing and always fighting police brutality for the people good man
A positive male role model that was desperately needed by myself growing up. His music was warning you not to throw your life away.
Jambalaya it's not music it's Rap!!!!!
@@michaelsalisbury1477 It’s seen as music over here. It’s Hip Hop to me.
He's looking damn good for 64!
Nice!!!!!
T, (OG) man, that Rap, the House, that song has never left my head since the first time I heard it in early 90's!! Apple juice was never too my taste but time I learned all about... Am Pm never had a house...
WOW!
Ice T is more interesting than I knew!
Statuette of Limitations . That's possibly 1 hour in NYC as you already know .
Where you are st this point in time is where YOU have put yourself. Follow the thread of your life and you will see it.
Ice T does a real good Dan Harmon impression
Iconic Album Cover !!!!
T ..has always been Real. ~
🙌⛩️🕉️☯️⚛️⛩️🙌.
His book, I think it is called The Ice Opinion, is really sharp.
02:59 Yea right...
"Didn't know showbiz is all fake" lol
Love how he calls out our form of capitalism as greed, whereas hustling for him was survival.