Ice-T's expletive-laden encounter with cop during tense traffic stop caught on bodycam
NEW JERSEY: Ice-T, known for his role in 'Law & Order: SVU' and his storied rap career, found himself in a heated exchange with a New Jersey sheriff’s officer last May.
The incident, caught on bodycam and later shared by TMZ and Unspoken Crime Murders, stemmed from expired license plates and a missing front tag on Ice-T’s Porsche, as reported by the New York Post.
Ice-T clashes with NJ cop in tense bodycam exchange
During the stop, the officer informed Ice-T that his plates had expired in 2021. Ice-T explained that he was en route to the DMV to resolve the matter, stating, “I went yesterday, but their system was down.” However, the encounter quickly escalated when Ice-T admitted his driver’s license was also expired.
Visibly frustrated, Ice-T questioned the officer’s approach, asking, “Are you gonna take me to jail?” The officer informs him, "I’m not going to take you to jail," before proceeding to explain that the car will be towed.
When told the car would be towed, the rapper fired back, “You’re not gonna tow my f**king vehicle,” before exiting the car and demanding his paperwork. He responded firmly, “If I’m not under arrest, I’m leaving the car.” After stepping out, the 'Law and Order' alum moves to the curb and approaches the officer, who cautions, “Don’t touch me.”
The confrontation peaked as Ice-T called the officer a “f**king a**hole.” He said, “Give me my paperwork, you f**king a**hole,” Ice-T tells him. “Give me my f**king paperwork!”
He addressed the bodycam, saying, “Get this on camera. This muthaf**ker. I’m a foot away from the DMV. You’re an a**hole!” Backup soon arrived, and a sergeant stepped in to de-escalate the situation.
Ultimately, Ice-T received four tickets for offenses including driving with a suspended license and improper display of plates. The sergeant allowed him to leave his car parked and walk to the DMV to sort out his documentation. The officer ended the interaction with a pointed remark, “Just next time show some respect.” Ice-T, still fuming, retorted, “I don’t have to.”
Ice-T’s bodycam confrontation with officer sparks online debate
The recent release of bodycam footage showing rapper and Law & Order: SVU star Ice-T in a heated exchange with a New Jersey police officer has ignited a flurry of opinions online.
One user expressed frustration over Ice-T’s handling of the situation, writing, “Iced Tea was completely wrong and way out of line. That guy makes millions and he can’t hire an assistant to keep things legal??? Typical diva-like behavior.”
Another added, “He’s not special. We all have to abide by the rules of the road, rich or poor, period.”
Others found irony in the situation, noting Ice-T’s role as a police officer on television. “Funny that a guy who makes a living being a TV cop shows his true colors denigrating the uniform and the very profession which keeps his checks coming,” one commenter wrote.
“Police have a job to do, and nobody likes getting attitude when you’re just doing your job, especially when your job is to confront people who are breaking the law,” one user noted.
Another wrote, “An adult would not argue. The plates were expired and need to be towed. Easy solution: get the car registered.”
Some pointed out practical solutions Ice-T could have taken. “He should have another car if they were up to date to handle business at the DMV. Get an assistant to handle business for you,” one commenter suggested.
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