Ice-T on new doc 'Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap'

Ice-T has extended his reach over nearly every facet of the entertainment industry. He's an accomplished rapper, with a 1991 Best Rap Performance Grammy in his possession. He's starred on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" since the second season (it was just renewed for a 14th season last month) and he's acted in a bunch of films, including "New Jack City." And last year, Ice-T released his memoir.

But the Newark-born musician had never directed a film - until now. In his documentary, "Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap," which opens in theaters on Friday, Ice-T chats with a ton of rappers about their craft.

amNY spoke with Ice-T, 54, about the film.