The Sacramento Kings played a playoff game at their home arena, the Golden 1 Center, for the first time in 16 years. It was an exciting occasion and an incredible, close game, with lots of people in attendance. But one of them, Bay Area rapper E-40, wasn’t able to enjoy the game.
E-40 was thrown out of the arena during Game 1 of the Sacramento Kings–Golden State Warriors playoff series. And the matter seems to be quite serious, with his statement about it alleging racial bias.
“On Saturday night, I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento,” E-40 said in the statement. “During the fourth quarter, I finally turned around and addressed one heckler in an assertive but polite manner. Yet, shortly thereafter, Kings’ security team approached me, assumed that I instigated the encounter, and proceeded to kick me out of the arena.
“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 and immediately assumed that I was at fault.
“I’ve attended countless NBA games throughout my lifetime and have always prided myself in 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.”
Hip-hop artist E-40 says racial bias was the reason behind him being kicked out of Golden 1 Center midway through the fourth quarter of Golden State-Sacramento on Saturday night and he is requesting the Kings to investigate. Full statement: pic.twitter.com/15Lwl2lJZF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 16, 2023
This is a big claim from E-40 and one that demands immediate attention from the Kings as well as the NBA.
Sacramento Kings Issued A Statement Saying They Are Investigating The Incident
The conversation around the Sacramento Kings right now should be about their first playoff win in 16 years, but this issue cannot be ignored. And the team released a statement saying they are looking into it.
“The Sacramento Kings take these claims seriously and are investigating the facts and circumstances regarding the situation, as we do anytime an accusation like this is made.”
Statement from the Kings on E-40: "The Sacramento Kings take these claims seriously and are investigating the facts and circumstances regarding the situation, as we do anytime an accusation like this is made." https://t.co/5PUB9eF016
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 16, 2023
As the investigation goes on, more facts about what actually happened will come to light. If what E-40 has alleged is true, then it might result in some issues for the Kings’ franchise. This is a difficult situation all around, and hopefully, it will all be resolved soon.
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