Airline Accused Of Telling Rapper He Didn't Belong In First Class
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Rapper Wale visits Music Choice on June 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Rapper Wale alleged late Sunday that American Airlines crew told him "he didn't belong in the first class" and they will call the police. The rapper and recording artist, whose original name is Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, made the accusation on Twitter while writing about a flight delay.
"Lmao stuck on the runway AGAIN. I bet it sound like I’m wellin.. nope half n hour an counting," Wale's first tweet read. After a series of posts, American Airlines responded to the rapper writing: "We know you're ready to be in the air and we're so sorry for the wait. Looks like aircraft maintenance. We'll have you in the air soon."
Lmao stuck on the runway AGAIN. I bet it sound like I’m wellin.. nope half n hour an counting
— Wale (@Wale) September 16, 2018
Replying to the airline's response, the rapper wrote: "How about ur employees Megumi and Don told me 'ur not supposed to be in first class I’m calling the police.'"
How about ur employees Megumi and Don told me “ur not supposed to be in first class I’m calling the police “.
— Wale (@Wale) September 17, 2018
Wale also wrote in a post that American Airlines canceled the flight he was set to board and this was the fifth such incident in 10 days.
Ok they cancelled the flight . This the 5th time in like 10 days .. all I can do is laugh
— Wale (@Wale) September 16, 2018
Wale's tweet reveals the rapper was scheduled to board a plane to Los Angeles. However, it remains unclear from where he was flying.
International Business Times has reached out to American Airlines for a response about the alleged claims.