As TMZ reports, rapper MC Hammer was arrested last night in Dublin, Calif., and booked on a charge of obstruction. He was released from Santa Rita Jail soon after, and then hit Twitter to give his side of the story in what he calls a “teachable moment.” A lot of the instruction, though, seemed to be about how to profile a police officer. This one reportedly tapped on Hammer’s window and asked, “Are you on parole or probation?”
chubby elvis looking dude was tapping on my car window, I rolled down the window and he said'"Are you on parole or probation?"
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
While I was handing him my ID he reached in my car and tried to pull me out the car but forgot he was on a steady donut diet. ..
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
It was comical to me until he pulled out his guns, blew his whistle and yelled for help (MallCop) !!! But make no mistake he's dangerous ..
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
only thing more dangerous than a scared man with a gun, is a scared man with an agenda, a gun and a badge. I was citied for obstruction smh
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
You have to know me to understand I was laughing when he was grunting and pulling on me .. I had just left the weight room ..
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
I will now answer his question, contrary to his personal beliefs, all people of color are not on parole or probation fat boy !!!
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
@MCHammer Seriously? Did this just happen? Where? Don't hurt him Hammer 🙂
— Don Dodge (@DonDodge) February 23, 2013
"Greater Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds" … So true ???
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
Instead of being bitter, I'm taking the opportunity to make this a "teachable moment" and "eye opener" for my many friends & colleagues.
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 23, 2013
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