Object of the Day

Ice-T "Home Invasion" CD

February 16

Ice-T, born Tracy Lauren Marrow on this day in 1958, is an American rapper, producer, actor, and author. This compact disc is an original release of his 1993 studio album Home Invasion packaged in the longbox format common at the time. Controversy surrounding the album's  cover art due to its depictions of violence, as well as concerns over censorship made Ice-T change record labels prior to Home Invasion's  release.

Home Invasion

Description (Brief)
Ice-T. Home Invasion (Rhyme Syndicate P2 53858). In original paper packaging with controversial color illustration of a kid listening to rap music with violent images in the background.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
recording artist
Ice-T
maker
Rhyme Syndicate
Date made
1993
Credit Line
Gift of Tracey L. Morrow PKA Ice-T
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 in x 6 in x 1/2 in; 33.02 cm x 15.24 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name
sound recording