The O.G. is back, reportedly recording his first studio album since 2006 "s "Gangsta Rap."

Hip Hop icon Ice-T recently announced on Twitter (@FinalLevel) that he is at work on a new album. The veteran emcee "s work would be his first studio album since 2006 "s Gangsta Rap.

Announcing that he was taking beat submissions via email, Ice-T noted, "This may be the first album ever produced by TWITTER fans..."

The rapper-turned-actor also noted that his Law & Order: SVU role will continue, and that he "s not doing the album in search of money or radio-play.

Earlier this year, Ice-T executive produced the crack cocaine documentary Planet Rock for Vh1.

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