Features · Analysis Ice-T's 1995 Sci-Fi Flops: Tank Girl and Johnny Mnemonic A retrospective look at how Ice-T transitioned from gangsta rap to Hollywood and ended up starring in two critically panned 1995 sci-fi films. The article examines why Tank Girl and Johnny Mnemonic failed, the role of studio interference, and how the rapper eventually found his long-running role on Law & Order: SVU. August 26, 2026 · 6 min read