For years, NBA referee James Williams has carved out a special place in the intersection of basketball and hip-hop, ever since fans noticed that he bears a striking resemblance to Gucci Mane.

Gucci Mane finally linked up with his doppelgänger, NBA referee James Williams. The Atlanta rapper attended the playoff game ...

Dude is such a flopper." An angry viewer added, "That referee doesnt deserve to be an NBA referee what a [expletive] moron." "Always gotta face both the Refs and the warriors," a poster added ...

NBA referee James Williams. The two met during the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat clash in Game 4 of their first-round series in Miami. Mane put their side-by-side picture on his Instagram ...

Officiating became a hot topic, with fans calling out several ... "Elbow to the face and no call. aCone on @NBA your refs have to be better than this," one fan said. "Refs dictating playoff ...

By Angel Diaz Gucci Mane finally linked up with his doppelgänger, NBA referee James Williams. The Atlanta rapper attended the playoff game between the Cleveland Cavs and the Miami Heat on Tuesday ...