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Sacramento Kings And E-40 Release Joint Statement
Last week, Bay Area rap legend E-40 was removed from the Sacramento Kings’ 126-123 win over the Golden State Warriors. E-40, who is a prominent Warriors fan, claims that his ejection was due to “racial bias”. According to E-40, he was subjected to consistent heckling from a white fan but security only intervened when he responded. He claimed that the security at the Golden 1 Center viewed him as the instigator. The incident occurred partway through the fourth quarter.
E-40’s account was met with a wave of support, including a vocal call for an apology by Jalen Rose. E-40’s claims of racial bias stemmed from the fact that his white friend was not ejected with him. The Kings responded by opening an investigation into the incident. Now, it appears as though things have been resolved as the two parties released a joint statement.
Kings And E-40 Attribute Ejection To “Misunderstanding”
“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 began. E-40’s addressing of the heckling behind him had been characterized as “excessive standing” but these claims were addressed as the statement continued. “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 two parties.” This claim was undercut by ESPN sources claiming E-40 was not warned about his conduct prior to being removed.
The statement concluded by reaffirming the King’s commitment to the league’s “Fan Code of Conduct” and stating the team is “looking forward to welcoming him back to our arena in the future.” E-40 is a staple of Bay Area basketball, well-known for having seats close to the Warriors bench. E-40 did not attend Game 2 in Sacramento, which was another Kings win. However, his spokesperson informed ESPN that he would be in attendance at the Chase Center-hosted Game 3. No comment was made about whether E-40 would return to Golden 1 if the series mandates it. The Kings will travel to the Chase Center on Thursday, looking to make the series 3-0.
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E-40 and Sacramento Kings Share Statement After Rapper Was Ejected From Game: ‘Unfortunate Misunderstanding’
50 Cent Thinks The Warriors Might Kick Him Out Of The Next Game After The Kings Ejected E-40 In Game 1
Throughout the first two games of the NBA Playoffs series between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, the Kings’ beverage partner 50 Cent has been a fixture at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
However, it sounds like he might be rethinking making the trip 370 miles northwest to the Warriors’ Chase Center for the next few games after one of his rap peers, E-40, was given the boot from Game 1 after a contentious exchange with another fan in the expensive seats. 50 joked about the Warriors exacting vengeance for their unofficial rap mascot on Instagram.
“I was thinking about jumping on this jet to the Bay Area for game 3 but the KINGS kicked E40 out,” he wrote. “They might want to kick 50 out the Chase center. LOL.”
The Dubs have reason to be a little salty after the first two games of the series, which Sacramento now leads 2-0 after defeating the Warriors 114-106 on Monday night. To add insult to injury, the cornerstone of Golden State’s defense, Draymond Green, was suspended one game after stepping on the chest of Kings forward Domantas Sabonis — an incident 50 had thoughts about as well.
E-40 was kicked out of Game 1 after the altercation, which started when a fan behind him told him to sit down. The Vallejo rapper made it a point to ascribe the response to “racial bias” in a statement, writing, “Security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed I was at fault.”
If 50 does make the trip, he could probably avoid a similar outcome, so long as he does the opposite of his rap career and doesn’t start any beef.
50 Cent Hopes To Avoid Getting Treated Like E-40
50 Cent is a massive basketball fan who is a fan of numerous teams at this point. Overall, he seems to support the teams that carry his Sire Spirits brand. For instance, he loves the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and even the Sacramento Kings. Although two of these teams are in the postseason, he is putting his weight behind the Kings. This seems like a good idea when you consider how the Kings have been the better team and by a very wide margin.
In fact, the Kings are currently up 2-0 on the Golden State Warriors. Subsequently, they are expected to win the series. However, this has not come without any controversy. In Game 1, Warriors superfan and legendary rapper E-40 was kicked out of the arena by Kings security. This then led to accusations of racial bias against the Sacramento organization. Consequently, there has been a lot of talk about the security practices at these games Now, 50 Cent is taking notice, and is taking it all in consideration.
50 Cent Speaks
In the Instagram post above, Fif noted that he is likely not going to attend Game 3 in San Francisco. Although he was at the first two games, the potential to be treated as E-40 did proves to be a bit of a deterrent. “I was thinking about jumping on this jet to the Bay Area for game 3 but the KINGS kicked E40 out, They might want to kick 50 out the Chase center. LOL,” 50 Cent said. However, it should be noted that the Chase Center seems to be a lot more tolerant of opposing fans. Regardless, it is easy to see why Fif feels this way.
Besides, this series might be over already. Draymond Green was recently suspended for his stomp on Domantas Sabonis. This is a huge loss for the Warriors, and it may just be too much for them to overcome. If the Kings can go up 3-0, then surely, this season is over for the defending champs. Be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news from around the NBA world. We will always keep you informed.
E-40 Claims ‘Racial Bias’ Resulted in Being Tossed from Kings-Warriors Playoff Game
E-40 traveled alongside his beloved Golden State Warriors to their round one, game one, matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. During the game, he was tossed after a confrontation with a female fan. E-40 now says the moment was a result of “racial bias.”
In a statement to Billboard, E-40 says he was disrespected during some heckling.
“On Saturday night, I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento,” E-40 wrote. “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.
“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.”
40 added, “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.”
Part of the incident can be seen below.
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E-40 Called Out ‘Racial Bias’ After He Was Kicked Out Of Game 1 In Sacramento
The Kings picked up their first playoff win in 17 years on Saturday night, beating the Warriors in a thrilling, back-and-forth Game 1 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
It was a raucous atmosphere, as expected, with Kings fans packing the arena well before tipoff, celebrating their first playoff trip in nearly two decades. It was a hostile environment for the Warriors, which they’re accustomed to in the postseason, but also for some of their high-profile fans. E-40 was among those who made the trip up the road to Sacramento for the game to cheer on the Warriors, but after an altercation with a fan, he was kicked out of his courtside seat.
On Sunday morning, E-40 issued a statement insisting he was not in the wrong and calling out “racial bias” from the security at the Kings arena for deciding that he was in the wrong in the incident with a white woman.
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
The Bay Area legend asked for an investigation into the matter by the Kings, saying he was humiliated by security kicking him out. The Kings have not issued a statement on the matter, but it’s likely they and the league will look into what transpired on Saturday night with one of the Warriors most prominent fans.
E-40 Drops New Single “Bands” Produced by DJ Toomp
E-40 announced the release of his new single “Bands,” which is available via Heavy On The Grind Entertainment and will appear on his upcoming new album. With his song “Bands,” E-40 creates a double entendre that honors the wealth of his peers while also paying homage to the band-heavy sound.The new banger is produced by DJ TOOMP.
The new single follows the launch fo E-40’s new vodka, Tycoon, which carries the single of the same name. It also serves as the latest addition to E-40’s massive wine and spirits portfolio that includes over 15 different still and sparkling wine offerings under his “Earl Stevens Selections” line, a tequila (E. Cuarenta Tequila), a cognac (Tycoon Cognac), a bourbon (Kuiper Belt Bourbon), a gin (Kuiper Belt Gin), a variety of pre-mixed cocktails (Sluricane) and a golden lager beer (E. Cuarenta Cerveza) with more to come.
You can hear the new single below.
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