Ice-T says he's got no time for people who are worried about getting cancelled

Sign up to Roisin O'Connor's free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ice-T has a simple message for people who are concerned about causing controversy with their work: "I don't really f*** around with people that are worried about getting cancelled." The rapper and actor, who has fanned the flames of controversy many times in his career, was speaking in a new interview about making work that pushes boundaries.

His comments came after he was asked in a Guardian Q&A about how he used to perform Sly & the Family Stone's "Don't Call Me N*****, Whitey" on stage with Jane's Addiction, and whether he thinks Black and white artists can duet on such a culturally weighted song. "Somebody once said: 'Ice-T is the only person who does things that totally jeopardise his career just to stay awake,'" the 66-year-old said..



.. Ellie Harrison.