Legendary Bay Area rapper E-40 claims ‘racial bias’ was behind his ejection from Warriors-Kings

Bay Area rap legend E-40, otherwise known as Earl Stevens, has alleged ‘racial bias’ was the reason he was kicked out of the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento during the fourth quarter of the Kings-Warriors game Saturday night. 

E-40 put on a statement on social media Sunday morning conveying his version of events as video emerged on social media of him arguing with security and other fans while being removed. 

‘I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento,’ E-40 wrote 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 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. 

E-40 was seen yelling at security after he was removed during the fourth quarter Saturday

‘Security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed I was at fault.

‘I was absolutely humiliated by the Kings’ security team and I’m calling on the franchise to investigate the appalling conduct that transpired.’ 

Since, the Kings have released a statement, announcing they are looking into the matter.

‘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.’

The “Tell Me When to Go” artist is a Vallejo, CA. native and is known for his passion for the hometown Warriors and San Francisco Giants.  

 Golden State were unable to get the win Saturday night, losing 126-123 as Sacramento won its first playoff game in 17 years.

The Warriors have a chance to tie the series at 1-1 on Monday night in the very same stadium. Whether E-40 will once again be in the house is yet to be clear. 

E-40 is known to be a giant in the Bay Area rap community, seen here with friend Ice Cube (L)