"It really really sunk into me when I went to Europe and they take rap so much more serious than we do here. That was the first time I ever heard rap considered folk music. And sometimes somebody will make you understand like, "Hey, what you doin' is serious, don't play it lightly 'cause it's changin' my life.""

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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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