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.
Twitter user Twitter user
