“Yet E-40 Was Thrown Out”: Days After Major Controversy at Warriors vs Kings, Former NBA Star Calls Out the ‘Double Standard’ as New Video Emerges
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The Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 lead against the Golden State Warriors at the Golden 1 Center. The young guns ran rampant against the reigning champions, winning the game 114-106. This is the first time head coach Steve Kerr has gone 0-2 down in the playoffs other than the 2019 NBA Finals. Moreover, both games have had their fair share of controversies. In game-1, Bay Area rapper E-40 was thrown out from the Kings’ arena. Game-2 had a Green-Sabonis altercation in the fourth quarter. Now, a former NBA star has expressed his displeasure after a new video of a Kings fan emerged.
The Dubs were leading the game at half-time in game-1. However, the Kings came back strong in the third quarter to take the lead. Both teams went toe to toe in the fourth quarter. But the Kings made some huge plays down the stretch to seal the victory, winning the game 126-123.
NBA veteran not impressed with E-40’s ejection
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The Sacramento Kings ended the longest playoff drought in NBA history after they finished #3 in the Western Conference this year. In their first game back in the playoffs, the Kings also ended one of the longest playoff win droughts with a win against the Warriors. Understandably, the Kings’ fans are excited considering how long they had to wait coupled with the atmosphere at the Golden 1 Center. However, the emotions of many in the hoops community seem to be heating up. A video clip of a Kings fan ringing a cowbell behind Warriors GM and President of Basketball Operations Bob Myers emerged on social media. It was reported the fan did it for the whole night during game-2.
Yet E-40 was thrown out two nights ago… https://t.co/zyJbykGPEX
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) April 18, 2023
NBA veteran turned internet personality Rex Chapman did not find it amusing. The former Charlotte Hornets player compared it to the incident from game-1 when rapper E-40 was thrown out.
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He apparently suggested that the reason behind the rapper’s removal was not warranted while the Kings fan’s actions were worse. Chapman was not the only one to show support for E-40. After the incident, Ayesha Curry, Klay Thompson, and others in the community showed support as well.
E-40 calls for an investigation
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Rapper Earl Stevens popularly known as E-40 is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors. A couple of years back, he stated that Stephen Curry is the biggest show in sports. Moreover, the 55-year-old rapper has been in attendance at many Warriors games over the years. After he was ejected from the Kings’ arena, E-40 released a statement.
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According to a report from NBA, he stated, “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.”
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He also asked the franchise to investigate the situation. The Kings later released a statement that they are investigating the whole ordeal.
What do you think about E-40’s ejection? Let us know in the comments.
Edited by:
Jayant Chhabra