We are Ice-T and Mick Benzo from the Final Level Podcast! Ask us anything!

Hey Ice I watched your movie "the art of rap" and I loved it! What do you think of the new school west coast? like Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, YG and Freddie Gibbs? How does it compare to the old school? Thanks for doing this!

I love it... Old school is just more dangerous.

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DRE & PREMIERE..

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hahaha! That's a Pimp Pager! one of the first with the read out! lol

Ice, do you like John Mulaney's impression of you? I think it's pretty great.

Also, you and Coco were hysterical on Late Night last week.

Yes.. I'm a fan

Ice-T: who are some of your favorite up and comers in rap?

I'm a Kendrick fan

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It's great but will never have the shock value of NWA.

Hi guys 10 more minutes sorry

Waiting on Mick Benzo. Sorry guys. We will start answering questions right when he is here.

Have you ever gone to get a drink and seen your picture under the Ice- T fountain?

No... Just on the Net

My flat mate here asks: is your wifes ass that big?

Bigger

Whats up Ice-T, big fan here, you should definitely check out reddit HipHopHeads! What do you consider to be your best album/song that you have put out over the years? Also, what do you see in the future for hip-hop in general?

I'd say OG... Hip Hop is now POP music.

Ice-T have you spoken with Dave Chappelle lately? I remember the player haters' ball which was one of my all-time favourite sketches, I'd love to see you guys do something again, is there any chance?

No... I saw him a couple years ago.. but I've been watching his old shows.. The best!

Hey Ice-T, who's your favorite rapper?

Chuck D and Ice Cube

Ice T:

How difficult was it to play the role of Scotty given your alleged ties to the crips?

And is there any truth that you felt you needed to 'make up for it' by recording Cop Killer?

Loving the podcast by the way.

Hahah lies.. It's just acting. I can't arrest anyone. Even the gang banggers know that!

Ice-T, who are some early and essential hip-hop artists that have inspired you and that newcomers to the genre should listen to?

RAKIM

Call 202-499-6326 to call me on my podcast now.

Hey Ice would you say you're flattered by people like Paul F. Tompkins doing impressions of you?

Yes I think its's funny!!

Do you plan on having Snoop Lion on your podcast?

Calling /u/Here_Comes_The_King!

Snoop lives in LA. I'm in NY.. Maybe one day.. He's the homie.

Describe your definition of a perfect girl.

Coco

Hey Ice-T!

What is a passion or hobby of yours that might suprise people?

I'm a car nut.. But I don't think thats a surprise...

What do you think about the evolution of hip hop from where it first began to where it is at now?

I used to HAVE to be the truth.. Now you can just say anything,

If you weren't in the entertainment industry, what would you do for a career?

Customize Cars... Or steal

What are you most proud of in your life?

Transition from the street life into a legal hustle..

For Ice-T: what is the best movie you've ever seen?

Evil Dead Part 2

Who do you think is to blame for the increased POP nature of hip hop? The music used to have a clear anti-establishment edge to it and it seems now that the more political fight the power message is no longer there. What do you think of the politics of hip hop today?

Radio won... If you make music to fit into a radio format it will end up POP.

Ice-T, what do you think of Del The Funky Homosapien, music-wise?

Dope! Love Del and Deltron!

Follow me on Twitter @FinalLevel

I still have these.. and for you youngsters, these are VHS tapes.

Thanks!

Hey guys, what would you say is your favorite book and why?

Pimp by Iceberg Slim

Ice right here! You are granted one wish what is it?

MONEY.

Ice-T, what is your favorite animal and why?

I love my dogs...

Ice-T! How many hands would YOU need to have to grab Cocos whole booty?

Two.. Are you jacking off?

Ice, what is the American Dream?

To survive comfortably.. maybe have some toys.

Hey Ice-T what was it like working with Brotha Lynch Hung?

Very cool... Lynch is Original

Mr. Ice-T what made you jump from music to acting?

I just got a chance to do New Jack City,,, why not do both.

Yo what up Ice,how does it feel to be a major part of the original west-coast hip-hop movement?

Great.. Only a few were there.. You can't lie.

Hey Ice, i worked as an extra on law and order a few times. i posted this story here before. you once told me and 2 other guys a story about how your friend did a significant amount of coke and he conked out and you tried dragging his body to the car to get help, but your friend dropped him on the pavement and he woke up. then you just stopped the story right there. how is he by the way?

hahahah all good. Everybody needs to hear that story and I actually talked about it on the fourth podcast.

Hey Ice, Just a quick question:

Did Body Count have a significant impact on your career as a musician?

I loved the shit outta that self-title, played it till it broke

Sure.. Body Counts NEW LP drops on June 10 'MANSLAUGHTER' Nobody's Safe.

Ice-T, two questions: 1. Have you wanted to join in on or watch an actual Dungeons and Dragons game be played now that youre recording a related audiobook? 2. How do you feel about John Mulaney's stand up act that references you on SVU?

Answered 2. On 1, absolutely!

What did you think of Yeezus?

Kanye is a friend of mine and a great rapper

Love your daily game twitter posts. Ever think of combining them into one place?

My last book has the Daily Game inside...

what's been your favorite moment about working in Law & Order?

All the actors and guest stars are incredible..

Ice-T: outside of rap, who are some of your favorite bands/artists?

Slayer, Sade...

Ice, any modern metal bands you like? Or do you just like old school thrash etc

Lamb of God

What was the most challenging acting role you have done? The most rewarding?

What actors/actresses would you like to work with that you haven't worked with yet?

The dungeons & dragon audiobook

What happens when you put ice cubes in ice tea?

A cooool refreshing drink...

So Carmen Electra? How was that?

That was B Real.. Not me.

Ice, Mick, why should we all watch the Final Level Podcast?

Because its the best podcast in the game. Its Ice-T more up and personal than you have ever seen me just talking shit.

Question for Benzo: what made you want to do this podcast?

Something to do on the weekends with Ice

If I drop a freestyle and you like it ice. You gotta sign me

Send a freestyle to [email protected] and we might talk about it on the podcast.

Which venture have you enjoyed the most? Eg. Acting, podcasting etc.

I like em all but the podcast is the most raw Ice T experience.

Ice. You are my idol. That is all.

Thank you!

Hi Ice-T, do you remember specifically which D&D audiobook it was you recorded? My friends and I are very interested in listening to it.

Unfortunately, I can't tell nobody yet. Stay tuned to the podcast and you'll be the first to know!

Hey Ice! I have a huge presentation for school tomorrow. Any tips on speaking in front of a large audience?

Be yourself, have fun and nervous doesn't get you paid

Hey Ice-T!! Are you going to be a character in the new Gears of War game/ involved with it in any way?

They haven't got at me yet... But I'm down!

How does it feel to be one of the pioneers of a genre that will probably last for centuries?

Dope!

Yo Ice, it seems like the west coast rap is starting to fade out, who in your opinion is an up and comer west coast rapper that brings an OG feel?

Kendrick Lamar

Thanks for doing this AMA! I love your documentary about how hip hop came to be now. Any chance of doing more docs?

No.. I wannna do features now.

If Ice-T could reply to this comment with anything I would be thrilled because I love him in SVU. :)

Thanks for the support.

Ice-T, when are you going to tour again with Body Count? If you would, who would you want to tour with?

Slayer

Ice-T, what has been the most fulfilling thing you've done with your career as an artist? Do you look at yourself more as a rapper that acts, an actor that raps, or just a jack-of-all trades?

I do it all.

Is Rollins booty that nice in person?

Rollins is the fucking MAN. I learned a lot from watching dude.

Ice, big fan here. Love Law & Order SVU. Been working my way through the entire catalog for the last year or so. Currently a season behind, but I'm almost caught up!

Was there any backlash to the show when Christopher Meloni left? Also, the way they wrote him out was totally fitting for his character. I know it took me a couple episodes to warm up to the new detectives, but now I find them just as great! Keep up the good work and hope to see many more episodes of SVU!

I talk about that on my first podcast

Ice-T, what is something that you might have had a cameo in that most people wouldn't know about?

I gotta lot of wack movies that i hope nobody ever sees!! lol