Emtee threatens to sue Mike’s Kitchen over alleged racist incident
Emtee has served a letter of demand to a restaurant owner after the rapper and his friends were denied entry into the establishment.
Award-winning rapper Emtee has recently served a letter of demand to a restaurant owner in Johannesburg following an alleged racism incident that happened on Monday, 11 March at the establishment.
EMTEE DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM RESTUARANT
The Roll Up hitmaker has demanded an apology from the restaurateur following an alleged racism incident. In a letter shared on his feed, Emtee claimed that his driver had dropped him and his friends off at Mike’s Kitchen in Parktown where they intended to have drinks before heading to the studio.
Upon arriving at the establishment, they were allegedly refused entry because they smelt of weed and “had too many tattoos”. With the driver having already driven off, the squad was said to have been stranded in the street.
“This was an act of harassment and racial profiling. It resulted in huge humiliation for them and severely damaged [the] client’s image and reputation. Both as renowned artists and members of society. Particularly because it happened in full view of patrons. Some of whom are his fans and supporters,” reads the letter.
It was further stated that the restaurant must release a public apology before the end of Wednesday, 13 March. And failure to do so will result in further legal action.
MORE ABOUT THE ALLEGED INCIDENT
According to SA Hip Hop Mag, Mike’s Kitchen has distanced itself from the allegations involving Emtee and his friends at Mike’s Heritage House. The store reportedly wished to clarify that they are not affiliated with the restaurant.
A statement from the store read, “We strongly condemn any form of racism, discrimination, or prejudice at any establishment, including the recent incident reported at the Mikes Heritage House. Racism has no place in our society, and we stand firmly against it. It is imperative that all businesses, including Mike’s Kitchen, uphold the values of inclusivity, respect, and equality for all individuals.”
Emtee saying him and his friends got kicked out of Mike’s Kitchen because they smell like weed. pic.twitter.com/b4NdvY5vzV
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