"I was born in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in Summit, an upscale town in north Jersey. There was this tiny area of Summit where most of the black families lived. My parents and I lived in a duplex house on Williams Street."

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Source: RIME Interview with Ani Yapundzhyan, cargocollective.com.

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Ice T

Rapper, Actor

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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