Emtee Demands Apology From Mike’s Kitchen Restaurant After Being Denied Entry Into the Premises
- Emtee is threatening legal action against Mike's Kitchen, alleging racism and humiliation for being denied entry due to tattoos and smelling of cannabis
- Fans supported Emtee on social media, urging the restaurant to apologise, with some suggesting a boycott
- Emtee demanded an apology from Mike's Kitchen or he would escalate the issue further through his lawyers
- Briefly News reached out to Mike's Kitchen and they set the record straight about the incident stating that it happened at Mikes Heritage House
Emtee has threatened to take legal action against the popular Mike's Kitchen restaurant after he was allegedly denied entry into the premises for smelling of cannabis and having too many tattoos.
Source: Instagram
Emtee accuses Mike’s Kitchen CEO of racism
Award-winning South African rapper Mthembeni Ndevu, or Emtee, recently put the popular restaurant Mike's Kitchen on full blast for humiliating him.
The star recently had the streets buzzing when he explained that he had gone to Mike's Kitchen in Parktown to have a meal with his friends, but they were turned away, leaving him and his friends stranded.
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He shared that part of the reason why they were denied entry into the restaurant was because they had too many uncovered tattoos and smelled of cannabis.
Taking to his Instagram page, the rapper also revealed that he had engaged his lawyers and demanded an apology from Mike's Kitchen, or the issue would escalate further. Part of the document read:
"They were, however unable to enter the eatery. refused entry, ostensibly because they were ‘smelling of w*ed’ and ‘had too many tattoos’. They were further escorted out of the premises into the street where they stood stranded. Their driver having now left.
“This was an act of harassment and racial profiling. It resulted in huge humiliation for them and severely damaged client’s image and reputation. Both as renowned artist and members of society. Particularly because it happened in full view of patrons. Some of whom are his fans and supporters.
Mike's Kitchen sets the record straight
Speaking to Briefly News, Mike's Kitchen's legal representative said the incident happened at Mike's Heritage, not Mike's Kitchen as stated by Emtee in his video. Part of the statement shared with Briefly News read:
"Mike’s Kitchen would like to reiterate that the incident occurred at Mikes Heritage House. Mikes Heritage House is not owned, managed, or affiliated with Mike’s Kitchen in any manner, whatsoever. Mike’s Kitchen Franchising (Pty) Ltd terminated the agreement with Kerbyn 31 (Pty) Ltd, operating as Mikes Heritage House (formerly known as Mike’s Kitchen Parktown), on March 9, 2022, by initiating litigation against the store and its directors. The issue is currently sub judice in the South Gauteng High Court.
"We have contacted Emtee and his legal representatives multiple times in the last few days to clarify the situation and will continue to do so, if need be. Emtee's ongoing focus on blaming Mike’s Kitchen on his platforms however remains a cause for concern.
"While we strongly support the freedom of expression, it is crucial for public figures to use their platforms responsibly. It is crucial to avoid making any defamatory, or untrue statements. These statements may harm the reputation of Mike’s Kitchen, and consequently it could significantly impact our innocent employees and their families."
Fans rally behind Emtee
Social media users seem to be supporting the rapper's move. Many said the restaurant must apologise to him for the embarrassment they caused him and his friends.
@provide_03 said:
"I swear they won’t apologise, prepare to load the chopper, let it rain on them."
@thewholecream commented:
"We behind you."
@mkero_za wrote:
"Big Hustle . They thought it was over, this just the beginning #"
@business_malcolm_x added:
"Don’t relent, Boss, sue them. An apology won’t be enough. My family, relatives, friends, acquaintances and I have been boycotting all @mikeskitchensa restaurants for the past 10 years and still counting "
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Source: Briefly News
