By Justin Enriquez and Brian Marks For Dailymail.com 23:40 17 Feb 2023, updated 23:50 17 Feb 2023
Ice-T had the love and support of some of the most important women in his life when he finally received his star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The 65-year-old actor – born Tracy Lauren Marrow – was joined by stunning wife Coco Austin, 43, and their seven-year-old daughter Chanel Nicole at the star-studded ceremony, which took place on Friday, weeks after celebrating the announcement.
Mariska Hargitay, co-star of Ice-T’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, was one of the few who got the chance to speak as she delivered a touching speech for her longtime friend.
The daughter of old Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield reflected on what it really means to have a place on the legendary sidewalks as she said: “I’m just so beyond, beyond, beyond, thrilled to be here for my boyfriend . The Hollywood Walk of Fame means so much to so many people. It’s a place to visit, celebrate, remember and of course take millions and millions of selfies.
“But I carry the Hollywood Walk of Fame so deeply and dearly in my heart for another reason. Because here I am and always will be, right next to my mother. Our stars shine side by side and that makes this place unspeakably sacred to me.”
Support system: Ice-T was joined by stunning wife Coco Austin, 43, and their seven-year-old daughter Chanel Nicole as he finally received his star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame Sweet: Ice-T’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit-Co star Mariska Hargitay was one of the few who got a chance to speak as she delivered a touching speech for her longtime friend Forever: The 65-year-old actor’s brand new star is revealed
She then had her co-star stand next to her as she sweetly addressed him directly.
Mariska said: “I want to tell you that it is so profoundly right that your name is here now and will be remembered in this place forever. Because there is something else that is sacred to me, and that is friendship. Your achievements and your artistry and all your verbal judo, your whole story goes so deep.
“It’s deep, especially here in LA, and it’s deep around the world. You’re a rapper and an actor and an artist, and in an age where people overuse words without thinking and wear down the meanings, you are indeed the true OG.
Mariska also touched on the man himself instead of the rapper and actor that the public has become accustomed to.
She said: “You experienced a story that shaped your view of the world. A story that would have hardened many people beyond recognition, but instead filled them with humanity, with humility, with grace and with oh so much wisdom.”
“You are a devoted husband and a proud, proud, proud father, and for all of these reasons and so many others, you take your place here. But for me Ice you are here and have glory in my heart because you are the OG of friendship.
Perhaps the most special moment came towards the end of her speech when Mariska talked about their beautiful friendship.
Family first: The happy trio posed for snaps together on the red carpet His biggest fans: Coco and Chanel cheered enthusiastically during the ceremony Capturing every moment: Coco made sure to snap lots of photos Aww: Coco proudly smiled at their only child together How cute: Chanel had a red carpet moment in a Gucci dress Amazing: Coco rocked a fitted leopard print mini dress while posing with Ice-T and Chanel alongside the star
She explained, “You’re telling the truth, you’re keeping it real, you usually lead it with ‘So, here’s what’s going on!’ a. You laugh with me every day, we laugh so hard at things we shouldn’t laugh at. You grieve with me in times of grief, and you keep things, you keep everything in perspective.
“You break it up, and you’ve worked, learned, lived and grown by my side. And you haven’t let me down once and you are so deeply gracious and deeply grateful. And like Dick said, in 22 1/2 years I’ve never ever heard Ice complain. But most importantly, I love you because you allowed me to call you nicknames that no one else is allowed to call him.’
With Ice-T’s approval, Marsika revealed the cute nickname “Icey”.
The stars agreed on Ice-T’s big day, when he was also joined by Public Enemy rapper Chuck D, fellow rapper-actor Ice Cube and Law & Order franchise creator Dick Wolf.
The event, held at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, marked its 2,747th year. Star made on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Earlier this month, the rapper-turned-actor was on cloud nine as he celebrated the news that he would be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The legendary rapper-turned-actor wrote that it was a journey to receive the honor after being reported in a tweet by diversity.
The NBC drama star joked that getting the star was almost unthinkable after his run-in with the law years earlier.
The daughter of old Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield reflected on what it really means to have a place on the legendary sidewalks as she said: “But I carry the Hollywood Walk of Fame so deeply and dearly within me for another reason hearts. Because here I am and always will be, right next to my mother. Our stars shine side by side, and that makes this place unspeakably sacred to me.” Then she left her co-star standing beside her as she addressed him sweetly, saying, “I want to say to you that it’s so, so, so, very much yours Name is here now, forever meant in this place. Because there is something else that is sacred to me, and that is friendship. Your feats and your artistry and all your verbal judo, your whole story goes so deep.” “You laugh with me every day, we laugh so hard at things we shouldn’t laugh at. You mourn with me in times of grief, and you keep things in perspective, you keep everything in perspective’: Perhaps the most special moment came towards the end of her speech when Mariska spoke about their beautiful friendship ‘Coolest guy I know’: Law & Order franchise creator Dick Wolf praised the star Too cool: Ice Cube was also in the party
“Thinking about the number of times I’ve been arrested in Hollywood… It’s a journey,” he wrote, adding a diamond emoji.
Although Ice-T has become better known for his acting in recent years, particularly in the long-running police prosecution series, he is recognized in the Recordings category for his influential musical contributions.
After breaking out of the mainstream in the 1980s, the rapper released his debut Rhyme Pays in 1987 and followed that up with the Top 40 album Power the following year.
With 1991’s even more successful OG, he introduced his new band Body Count on one track before releasing a debut LP with the group the following year.
Good times: Ice-T applauded happily during the ceremony Good times: Ice-T applauded happily during the ceremony What a moment: He happily held up a plaque next to his beloved daughter Special: The event, held at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles has held it for 2,747. Star Made on the Hollywood Walk of FameSpecial: The event, held at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, marked its 2,747th year. Star made on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Crowning Achievement: Ice-T had a big smile on his face all day Overall Now: Public Enemy rappers Chuck D, Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Ice T, Mariska Hargitay and Dick Wolf are up all seen from left to right
Ice-T leads the group, which combined his rap styles with heavy metal, a subgenre he was a fan of.
The band was an influential part of hip hop’s merging with other genres as it became more mainstream.
Earlier in his life, Ice-T had several run-ins with the law, which he alluded to in his tweet.
While serving in the US Army, he was charged with stealing a carpet, although he still received an honorable discharge.
Over the moon: Earlier this month, the rapper-turned-actor was on cloud nine as he celebrated the news that he would be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; seen in NYC in 2019 What a change! “When I think about the number of times I’ve been arrested in Hollywood… It’s a journey,” he wrote, while quoting a Variety tweet announcing the star
In 2012, he claimed on the Adam Carolla Podcast that he briefly turned to bank robbing in the early 1980s.
He compared his activities to the dangerous heist from the 1995 classic Heat, noting “Only punks reach for the drawer, we gotta reach for the safe.”
Although he appeared to have confessed to serious crimes, the statute of limitations had apparently expired after he exposed the alleged breach of the law.
Ice-T was also wrongly arrested in 2010, although the charges were dropped a month later when prosecutors admitted the arrest was the result of a clerical error.
In good company: Law & Order from Ice-T: SVU co-star Mariska Hargitay will also speak, as will Law & Order franchise creator Dick Wolf; Nor from SVU Iconic: The rapper broke out with his debut LP in 1987, followed by a string of increasingly popular albums. He later fronted the rap heavy metal group Body Count; seen in 1996 Legal issues: In 2012, Ice-T claimed he was involved in bank robberies in the 1980s, although the statute of limitations appeared to have expired by that time; Seen in New York in 2001