What does Ice T stand for?

Answered by Robert Dupre

Ice T stands for Iceberg T, which was a nickname given to him by his friends. Originally known as Tracy, he adopted the moniker Ice-T after being inspired by the writings of Iceberg Slim, a former pimp turned author. People would hear him talking about Iceberg Slim’s books and started calling him “Iceberg T” or simply “Ice-T.” The “T” in Ice-T stands for Tracy, his birth name, while the “Ice” comes from Iceberg Slim.