Kings and rapper E-40 release joint statement calling his ‘humiliating’ ejection from Saturday’s playoff game a ‘miscommunication’ after he accused Sacramento security of ‘racial bias’
- The Warriors expect E-40 to be sitting courtside for Game 3 at the Chase Center
- Allegedly his ‘excessive standing’ led to the incident between E-40 and security
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Legendary Bay Area rapper Earl ‘E-40’ Stevens and the Sacramento Kings have released a joint statement saying that his ejection during Game 1 of the playoff series with the Golden State Warriors was the result of a ‘miscommunication.’
‘After a series of thoughtful and transparent conversations, both parties agree that there was a miscommunication regarding the circumstances that occurred during the Kings vs. Warriors game on Saturday night,’ the statement read in part.
‘After a series of thoughtful and transparent conversations, both parties agree that there was a miscommunication regarding the circumstances that occurred during the Kings vs. Warriors game on Saturday night.
‘Contrary to speculation, Mr. Earl ”E-40” Stevens did not stand excessively from his ticketed courtside seat; the outcome resulted from an unfortunate misunderstanding between both parties.
‘The Kings will continue to equitably enforce the NBA Fan Code of Conduct to ensure guests can comfortably enjoy games free of disrespectful heckling and other disruptive conduct.
E-40and the Sacamento Kings released a joint statement following his ejection from Game 1
E-40 is known to be a giant in the Bay Area rap community, seen here with friend Ice Cube (L)
‘The organization has been a longtime leader in promoting social justice and racial equality with a track record of measurable results and community impacts. Mr. Stevens has previously attended games at Golden 1 Center without incident, and the Kings look forward to welcoming him back to our arena in the future.’
Following the original ejection E-40 had released a statement saying that he was subjected to racial bias following the ‘humiliating’ ejection.
ESPN reported that multiple sources said security believed E-40 was ‘standing excessively,’ blocking the view of fans, and did not comply with warnings.
E-40 is a prominent Warriors fan and was even part of the delegation that visited the White House earlier this season.
He did not attend Game 2 between the two teams following the incident between he and the Kings security, however a Warriors spokesperson said he is expected to be in his seats near the team’s bench for Game 3 at the Chase center.
The joint statement called the ‘humiliating’ ejection a ‘miscommunication’ between the sides
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