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A major controversy stirred up during Game 1 of the playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. Popular Bay Area rap artist E-40 got into an argument with a few of the home fans. Shockingly, it ended up with him being kicked out of the arena. Many popular names stood in his corner after the incident. Now, just days after the events, the 55-year-old came back, but this time it is his own home.

The Chase Center cheered when E-40 walked into the arena. A longtime supporter of the Warriors, the rapper was glad to be back home. And during a conversation, he spoke about what happened after the Game 1 incident.

E-40 speaks about his ejection and supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors for Game 3

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Decked out in blue, white, and yellow, E-40 looked to be the part, a die-hard Warriors fan. The Bay Area rapper got a loud welcome into his home arena. “It feel good to be home man. Feel good to be home. The Bay area man. Let’s go Warriors” said the 55-year-old as he spoke to sports writer Janie McCauley.

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While the arena was buzzing and roaring on, McCauley had to address what happened during E-40’s trip to Sacramento. At one time, the rapper was enraged by the incident. A swarm of support came in as well. Warriors star Klay Thompson said “He?s been our biggest supporter” and that the rapper deserves to be near the Warriors bench. Not just that, but before Game 2, Stephen Curry and the reigning champions even danced to his music, with Thompson asking the music to be louder. Even Ayesha Curry reacted to the moment and boasted about the rapper.

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However, a lot has happened since then. Most importantly, the Kings stepped up to resolve the matter. And E-40 revealed he is satisfied with the outcome. “We?re OK, can?t complain,? is what E-40 said about the Sacramento Kings’ contributions.

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Right after the San Francisco rapper opened up about his experience, the franchise stepped in. They assured the music artist that they would conduct an investigation. Living up to their promise, the two parties came out with a joint statement only a day ago.

The statement revealed E-40 and the Sacramento Kings have had significant conversations since the event. After analyzing the situation, the Kings said the rapper’s ejection came due to a ‘misunderstanding’. The organization pointed out his hassle-free trips to the Golden 1 Center prior to the Game 1 controversy.

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At last, the Kings also said they can’t wait to welcome the rapper back to the arena. Do you think we will see him at the Golden 1 Center during the ongoing playoff series?