Contrary to various reports, West Coast legend Ice T will not appear in a film adaptation of Pimp, a novel inspired by the life of Robert Beck AKA “Iceberg Slim.” Instead, Ice, along with Jorge Hinojosa and David Naylor, is currently piecing together a documentary that will explore the entire life of the former pimp whose rise from the street element to noted author/novelist, motivated countless individuals in and outside the entertainment industry.
“Iceberg Slim has been one of the most influential people in black culture,” Ice-T said. “Few people know the story behind the man and it’s time that story is told.”
In related news, Mos Def, Rihanna, Macy Gray and Anthony Anderson among others, are all set to appear in Mama Black Widow – another Iceberg Slim classic. Continue reading
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