Definition of Down: My Life with Ice T & the Birth of Hip Hop

Huge fan of her and her husbands ! Her husband biography “ Ice” is really good but this book insults the intelligence of anybody who has graduated junior high school.The book looks home made, the black and white xerox pictures are basically impossible to see and this is truly written for somebody with a 3rd grade education. It’s about as deep as a puddle of spit. The hilarious part there is even a “ author” who helped her write this. You could read this thing in 15 minutes on the train.I feel bad to be so critical of a good person but don’t waste your money on this book!Nothing is learned in this book and it’s really bad.Ice T’s books are much better !!!!!!

Got the book not long ago. I'm in between reading it and two other books at the moment but I'm halfway through with it.Darlene knew what she was saying when she wrote this book. Anyone with anything negative to say had an unrealistic expectation of what to expect. This book is worth the buy and worth the time to read. I'm glad she got to tell her tale. It's hard not to immediately go to the time and place of which she speaks on. She broke it all down and kept me intrigued all throughout. Cheers to you, Darlene. You still that b!tch, baby. Get off!!! 5 *****

This book is the opposite of what I've expected. She came from nothing and made something out of herself. She kept her respect and integrity. She wasn't out here making a fool out of herself and never fell victim to drugs. She made sure her so. Was taken care of and never saw her with little to no man after Ice. She's right.. they don't make them like her no more. Loyal to a default. Loved this book!

I have been a fan of Ms. Ortiz for a long time for more reasons than one. This beautiful woman and mother really broken down the validity of her love for her ex-husband in this book. I truly admire her courage and drive through out her life. Great read for anyone.

Great audio book. I completed the book in 3 days. Darlene was very transparent and I love her "Simplicity" life style. I can relate to the mother issues. I also can relate to her stance about child support. She is a role model for living life on your own terms, staying healthy, fit, sexy, respectable, abreast on current events. And she does a great job keeping Corey in check on the 5150 Show, which is my favorite Podcast I started watching religiously in 2018.

Darlene was the first true sex symbol of Hip Hop. Her story is very intriguing before & after she was a hip hop princess. It's mind boggling why Ice never officially married her. Darlene was definitely marriage material. Some people just don't realize how lucky they are to have a woman as beautiful & committed as Darlene. I wish I could meet her one day. She was my first hip hop crush, even before my girl MC Lyte. Darlene's book was far more interesting than Ice's story. I wish u the best Darlene & I will keep your book hoping one day I can meet you and have you autograph it.!!!!

If you're a real old school hip hop head or just care about the history of the original 1st couple of hip hop this is a must read!Darlene Ortiz gives us fantastic insight to what the Rap industry was like when it first took off.Also it doesn't hurt that she was the first Video Vixen and has the pictures to prove it!Great read Darlene......#5150_Nation

Excellent Book from Darlene the Syndicate Queen. She is definitely an iconic figure in Hip Hop. Her imagery helped Ice-T and Hip Hop explode in popularity. The Power album photo is one of the defining images in Entertainment history and set the stage for women in Music videos.

What can I say, this is a must buy for all you hip hop fans that remember Ice T & Darlene.Her story is very moving and if she comes to the uk she would receive so many hugs!

very disappointed with the kindle I can't see the font very well and the option to change the font is not optional, was so looking forward to reading so I ordered the paper back now just have to waitI'm not saying it's not a good book I'm just not happy with the kindle or may be I've done something wrongI got the book, This book is great its funny sad and heart breaking i loved it great hip hop love story.just to let you know the paper back pictures are black and white not colour

A book worth buying for the cover alone,a interesting read ,been a fan of icet since 1988.There is a lot of personal letters been put in here that I would hate if a x put in a book about me,but everybody got make a living and this is her story so fair play to Darlene.

Giving this 1 star, as the publisher has disabled text to speech. I purchased this book, but didn't realise that I would be unable to reas it on my iPhone. I lost my vision a few years ago. Am sure other blind readers would love to read more about 80s hip-hip. I was a huge fan of Ice-T.

I enjoyed the book and photos insideWere good too