As many of you know, we are currently living in a time where the unemployment rate has reached an all-time high due to the current pandemic. Monday evening, Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear found himself issuing an apology to a resident named Tupac Shakur after he thought his unemployment claim was a prank.
Beshear said during his press briefing, “I owe somebody an apology tonight. Last night I spent some time talking about fraudulent claims holding us up. I mentioned an individual that had filed in the name Tupac Shakur. I didn’t know, and it’s my fault that we have a Kentuckian, who goes by Malik, who’s name is Tupac Shakur.”
Tupac Malik Shakur, 46, spoke with the Lexington Heard Leader and revealed that he was not trying to use Tupac, the late rapper’s, identity for a government check. In fact, he revealed that he legally changed his name back in 1998. His father practiced the Islamic faith, and following his father’s passing, he took up the faith and changed his name. He said he chose the last name because it means “thankful to God.”
Malik worked as a cook at Alfalfa’s and Lynagh’s in Lexington but unfortunately could no longer work due to the location’s closing in response to the coronavirus. He said he filed for unemployment insurance on March 13th and on March 17th he received his monetary determination letter, and he’s been waiting on a check ever since.
Tuesday, Beshear called to personally apologize to Malik.
While speaking with the Lexington Heard Leader, Malik said he appreciated the governor’s call and that he forgave Beshear for the mistake. “I understand, he’s dealing with a lot. Mistakes happen.”
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