A former security manager with the Atlanta Hawks has accused the NBA franchise of racist practices when it comes to security for black and white star performing at its home arena.
According to the Daily Mail, Samuel L. Hayes III filed a suit against Atlanta Hawks LLC, which operates Philips Arena, alleging security measures for performers at the arena were selectively enforced based on race.
In the suit, Hayes claims a number of white entertainers were allowed to bypass certain protocols - including going through a metal detector when entering the area - but black stars had similar requests denied.
Among those given the pass were Amy Schumer, AC/DC - including Axel Rose, Adele, Bon Jovi, Radiohead and Ariana Grande.
But when notable black stars - including Kanye West, Drake and Future, 2Chainz, and Cedric the Entertainer - arrived to perform at the area, they had to go through the metal detector, the suit alleges.