Rapper E-40 claims he was racially profiled and kicked out of the Kings-Warriors playoff game last night.
E-40 was sitting courtside and watching his team play the Sacramento Kings in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs but soon videos were uploaded to social media of him being escorted from the venue by security guards.
“On Saturday night, I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento,” he said in a statement. “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 of the arena.”
He continued, “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.”
E-40 thanked his fans for their support.
Reports say E-40 was standing and blocking the view of other guests. After multiple complaints. He was booted from the venue after being asked repeatedly not to stand and ignoring the warnings.
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