A Pep-Talk with Ice-T

i met him at the Milwaukee Metalfest in 2003
when his rock band
Body Count
was headlining the second night

watching a band earlier in the day
on a side stage
i turned to see Ice
standing next to me

having been a fan of his music
i had to say something
but i didn't want to come off as sycophantic
after all
he and i share a birthday
he's just a normal Aquarius dude
just like me

so i tapped at his shoulder and said
"Yo, Ice,"

"Wassup, Homie?"
he replied
a bit curious
a bit bothered

"Hey, man, you used to be a pimp.
You should help me get laid tonight."

he laughed
gave me a pat on the back
and said
"Homie, you don't need help."

and then he walked away