Ice Cube appeared on ESPN2’s “First Take” this morning and unsurprisingly talked about the Finals between his Los Angeles Lakers and Benzino’s(?) Boston Celtics.

Among the topics he was asked to address was the offiiciating, which is more of a hot one than it seems to have ever been in recent memory. Cube called the referees judgement “atrocious” so far, offering no one wants to tune in to see their favorite player on the bench.

Having recently done his own “30 for 30″ tribute special to the Raider Nation, Cube also discussed the possibility of Los Angeles calling some football team not named the Raiders, his own.

“We deserve another team,” Cube said. “It’s been so long. It’s a shame the owners can’t get together and get a team here. (continue reading…)

Now that he got his own album out of the way and in your local Moms and Pops stores, E-40 is set to push the Sickwidit Camp.

First up to bat is Cousin Fik and by virtue of this performance, he’s batting 1000.00. Dressed in fatigue with a mob ready to go, Fik sets the stage.

If you’re not up on Fik as yet, this video is as good an opportunity as any to get a grip on his delivery, flow and whatnot.

Bay Area 51,” they call it. 40 is featured, but doesn’t hog the spotlight one bit. Save for a voice over, it’s hard to tell he’s on the thing.

40’s appearance and support will, however, speak volumes for Fik as he continues to push his project – No Gravity.

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Wanna know why none of your favorite artists never made it on Aftermath? It may have had something to do with Scott Storch not working on their album.

Storch and Dre. Dre’s chemistry is so on point, says the award winning producer, that Dre requested his assistance on Detox above anyone else’s. And who are we to argue? They made some beautiful music… what year was that again?

“Dre and I just vibe off of each other,” he says. “Sometimes things don’t even have to be said. We just kind of know what each other are thinking.”

Nah, seriously, Storch made the best of his time while in LA, dropping DJ Skee’s spot and the two talked about the album, their relationship and how soon you might expect to hear some new D.R.E.

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The Fly Nigga Movement is in full effect, even if its founding members Willie Joe, Traxamillion and Nio The Gift are currently in the midst of pushing dolo efforts.

Drew Gooden’s little brother makes a case for himself as The Coldest young nigga in this muthaf*ckin’ buildin’ tonite… as well as the Prince of the Bay serving up swift, witty lyrics and a superb delivery.

No telling where he is, but our guess it isn’t the Rich.

Nio does however, hold it down for the Southside, telling a story that’s sure to grow on the common rap enthusiast.

FNM. Nio The Gift. Like that there B. Learn about it.

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Game never engaged in a beef he didn’t provoke… at least that’s what we’re lead to believe.

Whether it’s something someone said, did, or if it’s just seems like a good career move, the Compton emcee takes his bickering seriously.

Among his most recent subjects of ridicule are hip hop’s top dawg Jay Z and wife Beyonce. Game went hard on Jigga while on tour last year, but has since softened his posture, even shouting the NY native out on his “400 Bars” effort.

However, the barbs on Bey have apparently haunted him from city to city and he’s had enough.

“Maybe I stepped over the line because I listen to Beyoncé’s music. My girl listens to Beyoncé’s music. (continue reading…)