Ice-T Poses for Family Photos During Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Over the weekend, Ice-T unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside his wife and daughter.
Ice-T officially has his own spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
The rapper and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor received star number 2,747 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame over the weekend and celebrated with his family. Ice-T, 65, was joined by his wife, Coco Austin, 43, and the couple's daughter Chanel, 7, for the big red carpet reveal.
The multi-talented star stepped out, rocking a navy hat and a black jacket with hints of gold throughout, while his wife stunned in a cheetah print dress with intricate designs along the sides. Their daughter exhibited her best model behavior, opting for a black cardigan and navy dress that featured red and green ribbons.
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"I never thought I would get a star — really? I mean, the way my life was going, it was what can we come up in Hollywood and steal," the rapper said during his speech. "We were really out here causing real problems. And this was just out of the question. Show business was just out of the question."
Ice-T reflected on his hip-hop career and how he broke into acting with his first role in Mario Van Peebles' 1991 film New Jack City. He also thanked his friends who inspired his 24 seasons with Law & Order, including his co-star, Mariska Hargitay, 59, who made a speech earlier in the event.
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"As simple and as deep and as glorious as that is, and I know that you know in your heart and in your marrow how full the word 'friend' is when I say it to you, but I'm going to explain it anyway. You have been such a joy in my life," Hargitay said. "You are the embodiment of loyalty. You tell the truth. You keep it real."
During Ice-T's speech, he thanked his haters, stating, "Last but not least, I want to thank the motherf------ haters because you really make me get up in the morning and be the best that I can be," he said. "All the naysayers, all the people that wanted to end my career, now I'm on the Walk of Fame b---- ass motherf------, and that's the motivation! You've got to let the haters motivate you."
"If it wasn't for the haters, I definitely wouldn't have pulled this off, I swear to God," he added. "I'm gonna give you so much more to hate in the future."
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Ice-T also thanked his family, who joined him to celebrate receiving the star. "Let me shout out my family," he said. "My son, my daughter, Coco, my wife. [Chanel], who obviously is in the position to stand behind one of these podiums one day. She has no fear of the stage."
He later shared a photo of his full family on Twitter–including his firstborn daughter LeTesha, whom Ice-T welcomed with his childhood sweetheart, Adrienne, and his adult son, Tracy Marrow Jr, whom he shares with his ex, Darlene Ortiz–commemorating the big day with joy, "A rare pic of the whole ICE Family.. My first born daughter LeTesha @T_TEA_V, Coco @cocosworld, Chanel @BabyChanelworld and Lil ICE @ICE_Marrow From the Grammys to my Birthday to the Star. I had an Incredible week! Thanks for ALL the LOVE… I’m humbled."
Congratulations, Ice-T!