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Silencing artists doesn't make society better

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Musician, actor, and producer Ice-T discusses his own experiences with music censorship and the importance of protecting the right to express ourselves. Listen to his story about why free speech must always be defended.

Actor Ice-T speaks about the importance of protecting free speech

In 2022, FIRE launched a national free speech ad campaign featuring musician, actor, and producer Ice-T. In the ad, Ice-T speaks about the importance of protecting free speech and about his experiences with music censorship. This video is part of FIRE’s ongoing “Faces of Free Speech” campaign promoting free speech through the personal stories of those who faced censorship and stood up for free speech.

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