Black Ice began perfecting his craft at a young age on the streets of North Philly. Now he is known as a prolific artist whose stage performances bridge the gap between hip-hop and poetry. Ice has lent his genius to the Live 8 concert where he performed with Jay-Z. Ice has made numnerous TV appearances on BET and NBC's Showtime at the Apollo, in addition to starring in five consecutive seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He was also a lead cast member in Def Poetry on Broadway, winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. Ice not only embraces youth through his messages, but is the organizer of the Hoodwatch Movement, an artistic supportive organization focused on rejuvenating neighborhoods and working with men to maintain accountability for their families and their lives. His debut album, The Death of Willie Lynch, which was released September 2006, has the Hip Hop word buzzing with recent performances at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards.