"Everyone who raps isn't hip-hop. To be hip-hop, you've got to know the culture. You got to know the history."

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Source: Ice-T focuses on rap craft in 'The Art of Hip-Hop'. Interview With Jonathan Landrum Jr., www.sandiegouniontribune.com. June 15, 2012.

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Ice T

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Ice T is a rapper, actor, and author known for his impactful contributions to hip-hop and his role in addressing social issues through his art.

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