Why is Ice-T trending?

ICE-T is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and producer known for his role as Detective Odafin Tutuola on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

In March 2022, he started trending on Twitter after his tweet about gas prices went viral.

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Why is Ice-T trending?

On March 24, 2022, Ice-T took to Twitter, where he joked about the rising gas prices.

“I was robbed at a gas station in NJ last night,” he wrote at the time. “After my hands stopped trembling..I managed to call the cops and they were quick to respond and calmed me down.

“…My money is gone.. the police asked me if I knew who did it..I said yes.. it was pump number 9…”

While fans were initially worried at the start of the tweet, they ended with a laugh due to the actor’s humor.

“Ice T preachin’ up in these twitter street!!” one user commented.

Another added, “this is the joke we all needed today.”

Why are gas prices so high?

In March 2022, many Americans noticed that gas prices started to skyrocket, some states even seeing prices as high as $5.74 per gallon.

The rapidly rising gas prices are a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in addition to inflation, as the supply has not been meeting the demand.  

Some states have started considering a gas stimulus check for residents while others have suspended gas tax to help drivers get by.

The proposal was introduced by the Democrats in Congress and could give eligible Americans $100 per month when the national average price goes over $4 per gallon.

The year prior, the national average price was only $2.81.

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Who is Ice-T?

Born February 16, 1958, Ice-T, whose real name is Tracy Lauren Marrow, is known for his career in the entertainment industry.

Over the years, he has been seen in a number of productions including New Jack City, Surviving the Game, and Tank Girl.

He has had a recurring role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2000.

Ice-T is also known for his music career and has been a part of several bands including Analog Brothers, Rhyme Syndicate, and Uncle Jamm’s Army.

To date, he has released eight studio albums and over 50 songs.

Since 2005, the star has been married to Coco Austin, who is also the mother of his daughter Chanel.

Ice-T also has two children, son Tracy Marrow Jr. and daughter Letisha, from his previous relationship with Adrienne.