Ice Cube's Oakland Raiders ESPN Film
by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 4:28 PM PDT
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Ice Cube, then in N.W.A., welcomed the Raiders to Los Angeles in the '80s. [via hiptics.files.wordpress.com]
In case you haven't heard, ESPN has been running documentary films covering the last 30 years in sports -- the 30 years since ESPN first debuted in 1979. The 14th documentary of the 30 for 30 series is a movie by O'Shea Jackson, better known as Ice Cube, and it's about our Oakland Raiders. Debuting on May 11 and called Straight Outta L.A., Ice Cube's film will explore the relationship between the Raiders and the citizens of Los Angeles.
On ESPN's official site of Ice Cube's film, you can check out start times and further information on the film and filmmaker. Also, for those who haven't heard it, Ice Cube's "Raider Nation" song is available on the right side after you scroll down for a little bit.
Here are some details on the movie:
In 1982, Raiders owner Al Davis beat the NFL in court and moved his team from Oakland to Los Angeles. With a squad as colorful as its owner, the Raiders captivated a large number of black and Hispanic fans in L.A. at a time when gang warfare, immigration and the real estate boom were rapidly changing the city. The L.A. Raiders morphed into a worldwide brand as the team’s colors, swagger and anti-establishment ethos became linked with the hip-hop scene that was permeating South Central Los Angeles.
I've watched four 30 for 30 films covering topics such as the Miami Hurricanes football program in its glory days, the rivalry between Reggie Miller's Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks of the '90s, the high school trial of Allen Iverson and Ricky Williams' hiatus from the NFL. All four of those films I enjoyed were totally fantastic. The next one about the Raiders is sure to be another spectacular one. I highly recommend it to not only Raiders fans, but also NFL fans in general. You will not be disappointed.
Below is an excerpt from the film featuring another rapper, Snoop Dogg.
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i hope this doco doesn't trash us like most Raider related stuff on ESPN
however with cube being a Raider fan my hopes are high although he threw some lines at Al Davis at times claiming that Al should have paid NWA for advertising the Raiders etc.
I’m sure it will be good though I know the Raiders had some input so my hopes are high.
"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour
Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'
Naw, He should go put Vaseline all over himself. You too Ozraider, wit that pic. :P Its all about...
G-G-G-G-Unit!!!!!!!! (lmao)
(jk) ;)
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Oakland, California, I heard it all before
I’m makin’ big bank now, rockin’ the crowd
I ain’t trippin’ no more…
"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour
Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'
Word
They were always the OAKLAND Raiders, even when they were forced to play in that toilet of a town.
yo better check yo-self.
before you wreck wrigidy wreck yo-self, straight outta oaktown~ ;)
"I'll be the guy on top of the Quarterback" - Richard Seymour
Here they come baby, Just win baby, Feel the storm of the cold autum wind baby
Its the Oakland Raiders, Get your mouthpiece
You in the black hole, With the black beast! - Ice Cube 'Raider Nation'
Los Angeles still likes the Raiders
No one had a connection with the Rams, it was all about the silver and black. Except now, god damn gangsters ruin the Raider image.
Yeah, I'm a true Raider fan, and I alway see hispanic dudes with Raider jerseys just to look tough.
I am hispanic so to prevent that stereotypical assumption I wear a medium to large jersey so It won’t look like a dress, unlike like others…
The RaiderLaker
Yeah, I'm hispanic too
in LA. Back in High school, I would get suspended for wearing my Rice jersey. It was “gang related”
Raiders fan in LA here
There are lots of different types of people who like the Raidahs, and at the games we would see all types—and still do now that there back in Oakland. The press always talks shit about Raidah fan, but the fact is we have one of the most demographically and ethnically diverse fanbases in the country. Look at the crowds at other stadiums on telecasts: the majority of the people in most stadiums are all white (Euro-American, if you will). LA and Oakland Raider fans have illustrated the excellence that is Raider nation in their diversity and equinimity—truly a quintessential slice of the American pie.
(Btw, I am white, but through the years I have conversed with shall we say tough-looking dudes sporting Raiders gear throughout the state. I always break into the Raider chat— seeing a brother, no matter the color—and EVERY single time, those guys know absolutely nothing about the Raiders. This ia an on-going joke with Son of Raaddad, who has witnessed this event several times)
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
I’m from down south, and those “gangsters” were the people who turned me onto the Raiders. They rep Oakland harder than anyone I’ve ever met, you can’t say a bad thing about the Raiders without catchin’ shit from someone. That’s why I enjoy going to Oakland games so much, I’m safer than ever at McAfee.
Real Gangsters? as in being part of a gang and reaking havic around the community in a cowardly way?
By tagging on walls, and acting tough only when their “homies” are backing them up?
The RaiderLaker
I was never in a gang. I was just a kid of 8 or 9 years old.
But, my whole neighborhood was riddled with “gangs”. In fact, I think if you google Hemet gangs, you’ll know what I’m talkin about.
I’m not trying to convince you that I hung out with gangsters or anything. I’m trying to say that the Raider Nation shoudn’t be exclusive to any class or race.
You lived in Hemet? I read some articles; the place is under siege. The burn cop cars and set lethal booby traps
Glad your safely away in Harlem now
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 5, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, to be fair, he had it first.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He has been a member since September 2009 and you’ve been a member since February 2010.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh oh this is just great.
Why would u put the _ if u didn’t have to raiderfan21 is my everything. God thanks alot now i gotta change it.
But who began using the name "raiderfan21 or raiderfan_21" first - that's the issue - not who joined first
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 5, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Raiderfan21 began using his name on February 2010 and RaiderFan_21 began using his name on September 2009.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
another dissolution for jake
He has been a member since September 2009 and you’ve been a member since February 2010.
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 5, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
When a daddy and a mommy love each other…
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 6, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He joined first, though. That’s the thing.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
He could have been Johnny Appleseed in April 2009 and then he could have changed to RaiderFan_21 in September 2009. The thing is that he still made his account before yours.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know, but I think you’re taking this too far. You guys can both keep your names.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
if raiderfan_21 revised it slightly to raiderfan__21 (adding an extra space)
that would set you two apart
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 5, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Since he joined first, I don’t see why he has a reason to change his name.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s the way to go about things!
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
He joined first, though. That’s the thing.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I am extremly busy
working in a recording studio and I don’t post too much. I just lurk around, and read. I’ve had the name longer, but I’m willing to change it, if you want it. I don’t see the problem.
Ah, a compromise is great.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually,
I’ve seen him before, and have thought of telling him if he wanted the name, I just never did it.
I actually am really found of the name Tyrone Dawkins...
and I have been mentally reserving it. Could you maybe preemptively change it?
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 5, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
and dont forget that part of san diego does to
by sports with steve on May 5, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lmao, ok why not be raiderfan21 a and he can be raiderfan21b, naw to confusing
by sports with steve on May 5, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That dude pops out like once every 2 weeks and it is annoying
why can’t he change it to 21raiderfan or etc.
I think you guys should virtually crack for it.
Best two out of three. Go!
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 5, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The Rams were HOT back in the 50’s 60’s, and 70’s – they were big-time celebrities. Hell, Fred Dryer went on to play “Hunter” on TV, remember? By the time the Raiders came to town, though, they had moved to Anaheim become a joke, so it was the perfect time for the Raiders to step in and claim the city.
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What time does it start?
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
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All times are Eastern and these are from the official site.
Premieres Tuesday May 11 8PM ESPN
Tuesday May 11 11pm ESPN 2
Thursday May 13 2am ESPN 2
Thursday May 13 11pm ESPN Classic
Saturday May 15 4pm ESPN
Sunday May 16 6pm ESPN 2
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm only 16 so I don't really know about the Raider in L.A
But is there a chance we go back? I live on the east coast and have never been to an Oakland home game so idk anything about this subject but the experts say we need a new stadium.
I hope Jacksonville moves to Los Angeles.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, no. The Jaguars are in the AFC South and Los Angeles fits that description. Speaking of divisions, they need changing to begin with. The Colts and Dolphins need to be switched. The Cowboys and Panthers also needed to be switched.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of new stadiums, the Raiders don’t necessarily need a new stadium. The A’s need the new stadium. As a huge fan of both teams, it makes more sense for the Raiders to stay. The Coliseum can then be renovated into a total football stadium. Meanwhile, the A’s can hopefully improvement upon abysmal attendance figures. Two nights ago, the A’s drew their fewest crowd since April 2003. I believe that April 2003 series against Seattle was only played because the planned trip to Japan was canceled.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
They're in 1st...Why aren't people goin' to the games?
And where would you expect the A’s to go? I’d like it if the Raiders were given a new stadium, but I’d like it to be near the bay and the city more..
idc as llong as we win
I’m starting to forget the glory days. Alls i can see is Tom Brady dropping the ball
Ahhh. The famous Tuck Rule.
I remember a few days before that game. I heard we were playing the Patriots and my first reaction was “Who? This should be an easy one”. Boy was I wrong.
That game shot New England to fame and slowly brought down the Raider org.
Talk about going in different directions.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Gentleman...
let us not speak of such horrendous injustice in this sacred ground!
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 5, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, since you’re a fan of the Raiders not the A’s, of course you’d rather see the Raiders get the new stadium. It’s just that the Raiders will sell tickets at the Coliseum and the A’s won’t no matter what. The Raiders came back to Oakland and just settled into the Coliseum. The A’s deserve a stadium of their own. The A’s have been in Oakland since 1968. The Raiders have been in Oakland since 1995.
As for why the A’s won’t sell tickets despite being in first place, I don’t know. The thought is getting a new stadium would definitely help that. The new stadium was going to be in Fremont, but that plan was scrapped as voters shot it down and San Jose is the leading candidate now despite the San Francisco Giants owning territorial rights.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Fans
The A’s have lost fans for several reasons. Since Mt. Davis has been built, its just not a good baseball stadium, covering of the third deck, old stadium – bad food, constant talk about moving somewhere, good players always being traded in their prime, constant rebuliding mode, boring style of play (Money Ball), the let’s see what kind of teams we can build for the least amount of money, fans just don’t believe that Lew Wolff cares about them. I was there in 1968 in the right center field bleachers for the first game.
by Mallard Davis on May 6, 2010 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
“Boring style of play” is a stupid thing to say. That “Money Ball” you speak of has been in effect since 2000 and it was tremendously successful from 2000-2006. The style of play hasn’t changed, really. We just need to develop some hitters and we have two great ones in Triple-A Sacramento.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 6, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
If the Raiders win, we’ll sell tickets. For the A’s, I fear that it’s not that simple.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 5, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I don''t care where we are playing as long as we win.
I think i was 8 the last time we were in the playoffs
I lived in Erie, PA
Everyone was steeler fans and i would come to school in my Rice and Brown jerseys talking so much smack i bet this kid my lunch for a week that we were gonna beat tampa. That was a life changeing moment for me.
No Interest
Obviously, I am in the minority here as I was one of the 55,000 at the Take 5 Al Monday night game screaming “Save Our Raiders” until I was hoarse to keep the Raiders in Oakland. Why in the HELL would I watch this film?
It was horrible for Al to move the Raiders from Oakland.
I became a fan when they and I were in LA, but I was ecstatic when they went back to Oakland. I am/was a Sonics fan. It was horrible watching the Thunder in the playoffs. Granted the circumstances were different, but seeing another city enjoy my team is maddening.
How did you feel when they won the 83 Super Bowl?
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 5, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Watched It
I watched it and rooted for them. My point it I can’t watch a film that celebrates their move to L.A. The only two times I have not been a season ticket holder as a adult was when they moved to L.A. and the last two years.
by Mallard Davis on May 6, 2010 5:36 AM PDT up reply actions
The Harlot who soiled her marriage bed has repented - casting her wickedness aside she part's her legs only for Oakland
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 6, 2010 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Yada-Yada-Yada
Good one.
I took her back even though she cheated on me, but now I watch her with a wary eye…
by Mallard Davis on May 6, 2010 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Like I said the circumstances were different,
but watching the Thunder in the playoffs was like having my mom marry a man who rode in on a white horse spoutting promises of greatness and loyalty only to turn and sell her to a pimp while the judge helped the transaction. Then I was forced to watch her get gang banged and listen to everyone talk about how well they gang banged her and how she is the youngest person around to get gang banged.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 6, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
your story (of suffering, survival, und triumphf) nearly unmanned me; it must be heard!
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 6, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree...
The fine employees of the horrible business of Starbucks don’t seem to feel the same way. So they tell me anyway, as they ask me to leave.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 6, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Ice Cube's real name is O'shea Jackson? What?
I listened to Straight Outta Compton as a kiddo. I’m watching it.
you never knew that?
i thought that was common knowledge by now. yes, i will be watching it. ESPN has been doing a great job on this 30 for 30 series. i enjoyed watching the Reggie Miller vs. Knicks one, although it ripped my heart out all over again! the only one i couldn’t get through was the Band who Couldn’t play, or whatever that one was called.
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by VaderBDCRaider on May 6, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
dang son
too much info
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
If your erection lasts for more than three hours, I recommend seeing your physician.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 6, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Its actually 4 hours
and wouldn’t you much rather see a nurse?
tatum, davidson, romanowski, wisniewski...LET'S GET NASTIER!!!!
by angelesoterica on May 7, 2010 2:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Four would be more than three hours.
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I wonder what the prescription would be for a nagging boner?
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 7, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
N W A
rules great rap group i have staright oucca of compton and their graest hits
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
seeing the previews
i kinda feel sorry for Al because he got the raiders going and everything…but now hes old and not helping the raiders anymore
Oakland Raiders...Not L.A. Raiders
Heres the rundown:
1. Raider Nation was born in Oakland.
2. Raider Nation grew up in Oakland.
3. Raider Nation went to L.A. and was raised there.
4. Raider Nation matured into an adult and came back to the Motherland, Oakland.
Those are the facts. All and all. no matter where you come from, WE ARE 1 NATION, THE RAIDER NATION!! Not the Rainbow nation, not the whack ass Nation.
And do not diss L.A. or any city. Theirs a Raider in every town, every hood and every state in the Nation. WE ARE RAIDERS! DONT FORGET THAT!
not just every state...
But every country also.
I’m straight outta Scotland.
:)
by AllyRdr on May 11, 2010 9:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
big_raiders
Too much bad publicity about the bad elements. I lived in Beverly Hills during the time.
There were a lot of rich people going to Raider games wearing all that make-up and looking gangster. DOCTORS, LAWYERS, CELEBRITIES, INVESTMENT BANKERS making millions of dollars during the 80s but having a good time watching a Raider game at the colessieum. Too many dumb people in this country who can’t tell between an orange or an apple. Must be the media!!!!
big_raiders
Good Take
Cube did it justice. I mean, he’s clearly an amateur filmmaker but overall – not bad at all: here’s a good L.A.-centric take: http://bit.ly/dbidRr
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