"Ice-T Producing David Hasselhoff Rap Album
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.
