E-40 Speaks After Being Ejected From Kings & Warriors Playoff Game: "Racial Bias Remains Prevalent"
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E-40 Speaks After Being Ejected From Kings & Warriors Playoff Game: “Racial Bias Remains Prevalent”

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Bay Area rap legend, #E40 is calling on the Sacramento Kings to investigate a situation after being ejected from Game 1 of the Kings and Warriors’ first-round playoff series on Saturday.

The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the Kings’ 126-123 win. Videos circulating on social media shows that E40 was confronted by Golden 1 Center security at his usual spot near Golden State’s bench. In one video, he can be seen exchanging words with security while a blonde woman records and appears to shout at him. In a statement released on Sunday, the rapper took the time to say, “On Saturday night I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento.” he said.

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“During the fourth quarter, I finally turned around and addressed one heckler in an assertive but polite manner. Yet, shortly thereafter Kings’ security approached me, assumed that I instigated the encounter and proceeded to kick me out the arena.”

He then goes on to call out the security guards for being racist. “Unfortunately, It was yet another reminder that – despite my success and accolades as a musician and entrepreneur – racial bias remains prevalent. Security saw a disagreement between a black man and a white woman immediately assumed that I was at fault.”

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“I’ve attended countless NBA games throughout my lifetime and have always prided myself in my professionalism, so this experience has been jarring. I was absolutely humiliated by the Kings’ security team and I’m calling on the franchise to investigate the appalling conduct that transpired.” 

“I’m truly grateful for my fans and supporters who have reached out to express their concern and disappointment regarding these disheartening circumstances and I hope those involved are held accountable for their behavior.” 

#Socialites do you think race played a part in E40 being ejected from last nights game?

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