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retrospective interview with Vlad TV, the Texas-born rapper — real name Robert Van Winkle — recalled his unlikely friendship with the late vice lord that blossomed out of a mutual obsession with boat and car racing.“I hung out with Pablo Escobar many, many times,” Ice, 56, said wistfully, noting that his compound became a favored playground for legendary rogues who flourished in Florida at the time.“They would land helicopters at my house constantly,” he said. “I would have food just for them in the refrigerators. I had my maids and everybody clean up after they left.”Aware of the Escobar’s passion for competition, Ice said he once boasted that his fortified Porsche could outgun the Colombian’s prized Ferrari Testarossa.

Dave Franco has confirmed he’ll be portraying rapper Vanilla Ice in a new biopic.The Now You See Me star was linked to the role in casting news back in January (2-20) and now Dave has revealed he’ll be playing the Ice Ice Baby hitmaker in To the Extreme.Franco reveals he has spoken with Vanilla Ice, real name Robert Van Winkle, and can’t wait to get started on the film.“Rob is such a sweet and intelligent guy and he’s been super helpful in the process of getting all the details correct and