The statue of legendary rapper 2pac was vandalized twice in the last week, once with a noose hung around its neck. The statue, located at Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia was also defaced with hateful comments. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is being held in custody. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is investigating this as a hate crime.
"We thank everyone for their prayers and support," Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother, said via a statement. "Although our hearts are temporarily in pain, our spirits have already forgiven the perpetrators. Hate comes in all colors and genders therefore we will use this act of hate and ignorance to bring our community together and to pray for the healing of those who harbor such feelings. With God's guidance, the work of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts and Peace Garden will continue to positively impact and transform our community."
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