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Man Named Tupac Shakur Was Accused of Unemployment Prank

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Man Named Tupac Shakur Was Accused of Unemployment Prank

Man Named Tupac Shakur Was Accused of Unemployment Prank

Man Named Tupac Shakur Was Accused of Unemployment Prank Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear accused a man of stealing late rapper Tupac Shakur's identity to file an unemployment claim.

Andy Beshear, via news conference It turns out Shakur is a cook who is unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The 46-year-old also answers to his middle name, Malik.

In a later press conference, the governor admitted to his mistake, adding that he personally called Shakur.

Andy Beshear, via news conference Shakur tells the 'Lexington Herald-Leader' that he accepts Beshear's apology and "mistakes happen." That has not stopped Twitter users from having a field day with the mixup.

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