Every once in a while the punk rock geniuses* here at Dying Scene like to unleash some punk rock trivia to enlighten and enhance the minds of you, the readers.
Long-time hip-hop/rap artist Ice-T has something that most modern-day rap artists don’t have: an extensive background in punk rock. Ice-T is not only just a self-proclaimed fan of the glory days of hardcore punk, but a direct participent in the genre, having recorded music and spoken word material with Pennywise, Jello Biafra (of the Dead Kennedys) and Black Flag’s Henry Rollins. He’s also recorded several hardcore covers of bands like The Exploited and Black Flag with numerous musicians. To hear some of these collaborations, click here.
Ice-T also fronts the rapcore band Body Count, his interpretation of rap/hip hop music with hardcore punk and speed metal. Check out their song “Cop Killer” here.
Additional fun fact: Ice-T’s 1987 hip hop album “Rhyme Plays” was the first to have the explicit “tipper sticker” warning, helping solidify him as the punkest dude in hip hop.
*We’re not that smart. We just know how to use Google.
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