Forget Fiddy, Game's latest beef is with L.A.'s Finest.
Lawyers for the "How We Do" rapmeister are asking a judge to order the Los Angeles Police Department to give back about $44,000 confiscated from his home as part of a criminal probe, E! Online has learned.
The Game, whose real name Jayceon Taylor, pleaded not guilty to three felony counts for allegedly pulling a gun on a fellow player during a 2007 pickup basketball game.
The 28-year-old rapper has pleaded not guilty to charges of making a criminal threat, possessing a firearm in a school zone and exhibiting a firearm on the grounds of a facility for minors. The charges carry a maximum penalty of five years in state prison.
A court clerk confirms that Los Angeles Criminal Court Judge Frederick Wapner (son of former People's Court jurist Joseph Wapner) set a trial date for Feb. 4.
Game was playing hoops at the Rita Walters Educational Learning Complex near his old Compton stomping grounds when a dispute arose. Per authorities, the tattooed hip-hopster, a former high school B-ball star, got angry and punched Rodrick Shannon, a member of the opposing team. The Game then allegedly retrieved a pistol from his Cadillac Escalade and threatened to kill the man.
While the incident took place last February, 50 Cent's former protégé wasn't taken into custody until May. By that time, investigators had already executed search warrants for Game's suburban L.A. home, where they found the loot.
During Wednesday's proceedings, the judge also took care of some side business, scheduling a Jan. 22 hearing to rule on a defense request to hold the LAPD in contempt for refusing to give back the loot.
A police spokesperson declined to comment because the probe is still open. There was no immediate comment from the rapper's lawyer.