Joe and Jada - Ice-T CONFIRMS Fat Joe’s Bronx stories + talks gangsta rap origins, N.W.A., ’Law & Order: SVU’ & NEW ALBUM ‘Criminal Migraine’
Summary
Ice-T joins Fat Joe and Jadakiss to discuss his origins as the "Original Gangster," crediting Schooly D for inventing gangster rap while he popularized it. He shares stories about his early days in the Bronx, his transition to acting on Law & Order: SVU, and his new album, Criminal Migraine. The group also critiques the streaming economy, with Ice-T advocating for direct-to-fan sales to ensure artists are fairly compensated.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and Jadakiss's legendary entrance
Ice-T's Bronx roots and early hip-hop influences
Meeting Fat Joe, street credibility, and Saladin
1800 Tequila sponsorship break
Learning from Big Pun, Rakim, and the Dope Jam tour
Sponsors and transition to gangster rap origins
Ice-T on the invention of gangster rap and N.W.A
Early rap contests, Law & Order, and police encounters
Ice-T's 'Criminal Migraine' album and streaming economics
Sponsors and Roland Martin podcast promo
Street stories: Big Benzo and club violence
Playing 'No Competition' and Ice-T's legacy
Discovering Everlast, Eminem beef, and SMG crew
Closing thoughts on hip-hop lyrics and final sponsors
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