AceShowbiz - When Ice-T gets stopped by the police, it's not just another episode of "Law & Order: SVU". In a gripping encounter caught on bodycam footage, the rapper-turned-actor found himself in a contentious exchange with law enforcement in New Jersey.

The incident, which occurred in May 2024, was set off when Ice-T was pulled over for expired license plates and a missing front license plate.

According to the bodycam footage that went viral, the patrol officer from the Hudson County Sheriff's department informed Ice-T that his vehicle's tags had expired in 2021. Ice-T, who was driving a Porsche at the time, explained to the officer that he was on his way to the DMV to rectify the situation.

"Yesterday I went to the DMV and they said their system's down, so that's why I'm here. I got seven cars. I'm trying to get them all straight," he calmly stated.

However, the situation quickly escalated when the officer mentioned the possibility of towing Ice-T's car. "You're not gonna tow my f***ing vehicle," Ice-T retorted. He suggested parking his car and walking to the DMV, adding, "If I'm not under arrest, I'm getting out of the car. Give me my paperwork, you f***ing a**hole. Give me my f***ing paperwork!"

In response to the mounting tension, backup was called, and a sergeant arrived on the scene to mediate. Ice-T eventually received four citations: driving with a suspended license, improper display, no inspection sticker, and missing front plates. The sergeant attempted to persuade the officer to reduce the citations from four to two but was unsuccessful.

Despite their heated exchange, the sheriff's officers allowed Ice-T to leave his car parked while he walked to the DMV to update his license and registration. The encounter ended with the officer advising Ice-T to show some respect next time, to which the rapper bluntly replied, "I don't have to."