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05-22-2004, 12:05 AM
http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3189
Ice-T Producing David Hasselhoff Rap Album
By Nolan Strong
Date: 5/21/2004 11:08 AM
Hard-core rapper Ice-T is grooming a new rapper, one that he says will astonish the rap world with his skills – David Hasselhoff.
Ice-T recently revealed that he and Hasselhoff, star of 80’s action television show “Knight Rider” and the worldwide hit “Bay Watch” are working on a rap album.
After striking up a friendship in Los Angeles due to the proximity of their residences, Ice-T agreed to produce Hasselhoff, who will reemerge as emcee "Hassel The Hoff."
"The man is a legend and we are going to show a whole new side of him," Ice-T told UK newspaper The Sun.
Hasselhoff, 51, is more than just a television actor. He is also a mega-star in Austria and Germany. He has released seven albums and the most recent, My America, went as high as #11 on the Austrian charts.
"The Hoff will surprise people with his rap skills and humor," Ice-T said.
Hip-Hop has had an unofficial relationship with David Hasselhoff for numerous years. The theme music to “Knight Rider” has been sampled by various rappers over the years.
Ice-T Producing David Hasselhoff Rap Album
By Nolan Strong
Date: 5/21/2004 11:08 AM
Hard-core rapper Ice-T is grooming a new rapper, one that he says will astonish the rap world with his skills – David Hasselhoff.
Ice-T recently revealed that he and Hasselhoff, star of 80’s action television show “Knight Rider” and the worldwide hit “Bay Watch” are working on a rap album.
After striking up a friendship in Los Angeles due to the proximity of their residences, Ice-T agreed to produce Hasselhoff, who will reemerge as emcee "Hassel The Hoff."
"The man is a legend and we are going to show a whole new side of him," Ice-T told UK newspaper The Sun.
Hasselhoff, 51, is more than just a television actor. He is also a mega-star in Austria and Germany. He has released seven albums and the most recent, My America, went as high as #11 on the Austrian charts.
"The Hoff will surprise people with his rap skills and humor," Ice-T said.
Hip-Hop has had an unofficial relationship with David Hasselhoff for numerous years. The theme music to “Knight Rider” has been sampled by various rappers over the years.