Ice-T Clashes with Cop Over Expired Plates, Calls Him Out on Body Cam

Nationwide — Rapper Ice-T, who is also known for his role in the series Law & Order, had a tense confrontation with a police officer in New Jersey in May 2024 after being pulled over for expired plates. The recently released body cam footage shows how the situation escalated.

Ice-T was stopped for driving a Porsche with plates expired since 2021, according to TMZ. He told the officer he was on his way to the DMV to renew them. When the officer asked if he had an appointment, Ice-T replied, “I don’t need one. They know me.”

The tension rose when the officer threatened to tow the car. Ice-T shouted, “If I’m not under arrest, I’m getting out of the car. Give me my paperwork you f**king a**hole. Give me my f**king paperwork!” He stepped out of the car and called out the cop’s behavior on camera, pointing out he was just a foot away from the DMV.

A sergeant arrived shortly after and had a calmer conversation with Ice-T. Despite this, Ice-T was issued four tickets. The sergeant explained he tried to reduce the number of tickets, but the officer made the final call.

As Ice-T received his keys back, the officer told him to “show some respect,” but Ice-T shot back, “I don’t have to.”