I think it had more to do with his being a rapper than being black. Still as a grown man, I would be partially offended if someone told they were impressed I knew words.
Who is one of Rush's most successful replacements? Walter Williams. Racist. Right. The race card is about at the end of its game.
I stopped listening to Rush in the early 90's when he said let the press investigate what was going on with that administration. He caved to the republican establishment. If people are thinking he's a voice leading this Country out of our problems, we are in trouble.
After a bit of reflection about Ice-T's comment, we have to start bridging the gap with those we have common concerns. Politicians are doing divide and conquer to coalesce power.