Ice-T’s daughter Chanel is only 8-years old, but the rapper already has a strict rule for her future boyfriends.

“I already showed her the little plots I made in our backyard for her boyfriends who make her cry,” the Law and Order: SVU star recently told Us Weekly.

“She’s like, ‘No, no. Nah, daddy, you can’t do that.’ I said, ‘What about the girl that likes the same boy you like?’ [Chanel said], ‘Oh, she can get it.’ That’s my daughter.”

Ice-T’s Message For His Daughter’s Future Boyfriends

As for his daughter’s interests, Ice-T thinks social media is more up her alley than acting. “Chanel would be more freaked out to meet a TikToker, honestly,” he said. “That’s her world.”

Chanel’s mother is Ice-T’s wife, Nicole “Coco” Austin, a glamour model and actress. The couple met in 2001 on a music video set where they were introduced by a mutual friend. They tied the knot on December 31, 2005, in a ceremony at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. They welcomed their daughter in 2015. Ice-T also has two adult children from previous relationships.

Ice-T and Chanel have faced several parenting controversies since the birth of their daughter. The couple, known for their open and public lifestyle, frequently shares moments from their family life on social media, leading to backlash in some instances.

Why Ice-T And Coco’s Parenting Is Considered Controversial

One of the earliest controversies arose shortly after Chanel’s birth when Coco was criticized for breastfeeding her daughter beyond the age many consider socially acceptable.

Coco defended her decision, stating that breastfeeding was a personal choice and beneficial for Chanel’s health and bonding. Critics accused her of oversharing and sensationalizing the act, but still, Coco maintained that she wanted to normalize breastfeeding.

Another point of contention has been Coco’s tendency to dress Chanel in outfits similar to her own, often in designer clothes and matching ensembles. Some followers have criticized this practice, accusing Coco of treating Chanel more like a fashion accessory than a child, and even sexualizing her in the way she’s dressed.

Coco responded by asserting that dressing up her daughter is a way to express her love and creativity, and that Chanel enjoys it.

Additionally, Coco has faced backlash for sharing photos of Chanel in what some deemed inappropriate settings or poses. For example, a photo of Chanel in a stroller with makeup on and wearing high heels sparked debates about the sexualization of young children. Critics argued that such images were inappropriate and could negatively impact Chanel’s perception of herself.

Coco countered these criticisms by explaining that the makeup and shoes were part of playful dress-up sessions and that Chanel’s upbringing includes balanced and age-appropriate activities.

Ice-T has also been drawn into these controversies, often supporting Coco’s choices and defending their parenting style. He has pointed out the double standards in how mothers and fathers are judged and emphasized that Chanel is a happy, healthy child, which should be the primary concern.

Overall, the parenting choices of Ice-T and Coco Austin continue to be scrutinized by the public, but the couple remains unapologetic, focusing on what they believe is best for their daughter.