Ice-T defends ‘Cop Killer’ to ‘ICE Killer’ lyric change at LA concert

January 29, 2026, 5:18 PM EST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Fox News) — Rapper Ice-T defends lyric change from “Cop Killer” to “ICE Killer” as a protest against federal immigration enforcement.

## Key Facts:
– Ice-T made the lyric change during a Los Angeles concert last July.
– The original song, “Cop Killer,” released in the early 1990s, sparked backlash for its anti-police messaging.
– Ice-T warned against violence towards federal agents, saying it could escalate tensions nationwide.

## Tensions Rise:
– Immigration enforcement tensions heightened, especially in Minneapolis.
– Two Americans were killed in separate shootings involving federal agents, sparking protests.
– Incidents remain under investigation by federal authorities.

## Ice-T’s Protest:
– Ice-T criticizes celebrities who speak on the issue without proper education.
– He has been vocal in his opposition to ICE.
– Ice-T advises protesters to stay safe and vigilant against potential danger.

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