{"title":"Ice-T","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the multifaceted Ice-T, a figure renowned for his profound impact on both music and literature. Ice-T, whose real name is Tracy Lauren Marrow, is celebrated not only as a pioneering artist in the gangsta rap genre but also as an accomplished actor and author. His contributions extend beyond music, offering readers a candid glimpse into his life through his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin our collection, you'll find compelling titles such as \u003cem\u003eSplit Decision\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into the transformative and defining experiences of Ice-T’s life. His works, categorised under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, offer an unfiltered and honest portrayal of his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a cultural icon. These books capture the essence of resilience, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIce-T’s storytelling is marked by authenticity and rawness, providing readers with not just an account of his life but lessons and insights that resonate on a personal level. His narratives are rich with life lessons, offering inspiration and a deeper understanding of the man behind the music and the cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Ice-T’s collection and immerse yourself in the riveting stories crafted by one of the most influential voices of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"split-decision-by-ice-t-9781982148782","title":"Split Decision","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling memoir of his early life robbing jewellery stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIce-T rose to fame in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his music before going on to enthral television audiences as Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in \u003ci\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order: Special Victims Unit\u003c\/i\u003e. But it could have gone much differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this “poignant and powerful” (\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) memoir, Ice-T and Spike, his former crime partner—collaborating with \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Douglas Century—relate the shocking stories of their shared pasts, and how just a handful of decisions led to their incredibly different lives. Both grew up in violent, gang-controlled Los Angeles neighbourhoods and worked together to orchestrate a series of jewellery heists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut while Ice-T was discovered rapping in a club and got his first record deal, Spike was caught for a jewellery robbery and did three years in prison. As his music career began to take off, Ice made the decision to abandon the criminal life; Spike continued to plan increasingly ingenious and risky jewel heists. And in 1992, after one of Spike’s robberies ended tragically, he was sentenced to thirty-five years to life. While he sat behind bars, he watched his former partner rise to fame in music, movies, and television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Propulsive” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), timely, and thoughtful, two men with two very different lives reveal how their paths might have very well been reversed if they made different choices. All it took was a \u003ci\u003esplit decision\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552232624364,"sku":"9781982148782","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20097353482893.jpg?v=1750020958"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ice-t.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}