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E-40 released a statement in which he claims that a woman was heckling him throughout the entire game. When he responded in the 4th quarter, the security thought that the musician started the conflict, he claims.

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Famous rapper Rapper E-40 was escorted out of the NBA Playoffs Game 1 between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors Saturday night. The day after the game, the artist released his version of the events that transpired.

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In a written statement, E-40 blamed the home team's security for kicking him out of the match, saying the racial profiling was the main cause. The musician called for the organization to begin an investigation into the matter of what he called appalling behavior.

The rapper claims that a woman started heckling him and he politely

Full E-40 statement, per Shams Charania from The Athletic:

On Saturday night, I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento. 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.

I've attended countless NBA games throughout my lifetime and have always prided myself in my 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.

The Kings organization later released a statement, saying the accusations are being taken very seriously and have started an investigation.

The Kings ended up beating the Warriors in Game 1. Game 2 between the teams has been scheduled for Monday night at 10 PM EST.

E-40 being escorted by Kings' security:

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