De'Aaron Fox dropped 38 points as he led the Sacramento Kings to its first playoff win in 17 years on Saturday night. But another loss for the Golden State Warriors began in the fourth quarter of Sacramento's 126-123 win, and it came in the form of rapper E-40's removal from his front-row seat.
"I love 40. He's been our biggest supporter for years. I hope they right that ship because he deserves to be there by our bench," he said."In my time knowing him, he's always been respectful. He's always been considerate of those around him. So, it's very weird to see, and I hope it's resolved."In response to Stevens' allegation of racial bias, the Kings issued a statement saying they would investigate the situation per his request.
Later, ESPN's Marc Spears reported that sources told him Stevens was removed due to"excessive standing.""After receiving multiple complaints, he was given a warning and refused to comply. There was a multiprong effort by Kings and Warriors security teams to deal with the situation, escort him from his seat, and avoid further disruption."
Monday morning, Stevens shared a video from former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose, who asserted that the Kings should apologize to the rapper.
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