Ice T is an American musician, rapper, songwriter, actor, record producer, and author. He began his career as a rapper in the 1980s and was signed to Sire Records in 1987, when he released his debut album Rhyme Pays; the second hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker after Run-D.M.C.'s Raising Hell. His sixth album, Home Invasion, was his most successful album, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200. He has also released several albums as a metal musician.
As an actor, Ice T has played police detective Odafin Tutuola on the NBC crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2000. He has also appeared in films such as Tank Girl, Johnny Mnemonic, and Ticker.
Ice T's net worth is estimated to be $40 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career in music and acting.