ICE-T - ICE T MOVES INTO THE DRINKS MARKET

Rapper ICE T is launching his own brand of malt liquor this month (AUG03) - much to the objection of many of his hip-hop contemporaries.

Several rap legends, including PUBLIC ENEMY founder CHUCK D, have accused the liquor industry of putting mind-altering substances, besides alcohol, into malt liquor.

However, Ice T has an alternative for those who are troubled by his malt drink ROYAL ICE - he will also be launching his energy beverage LIQUID ICE at a party in New York tomorrow (5AUG03).

The BODY COUNT star explains, "A true hustler needs energy to keep his game tight."