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In a article on CNN by Elwn Lopez and Phil Gast they write about how MC Hammer being arrested on suspicion of resisting an officer and obstructing an officer in the performance of his duties. MC Hammer accused the officer of singling him out because he is black in a string of twitter posts written by Hammer.

In one tweet Hammer says, "that he was asked whether he was on parole or probation before the man tried to pull him out of his vehicle Thursday night." making the what was thought of to be long gone, profiling and racism of cops back in the 50's seem to be resurfacing.

In another tweet by Hammer he states "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." He may have thought that the way the cop was acting may have been due to an inexperience or that the officer was only being comical. However this changed as he "pulled out his guns" Hammer may have thought of it to be a joke by a fan only teasing him until the officer called for backup.

"I will now answer his question, contrary to his personal beliefs, all people of color are not on parole or probation fat boy!!!," wrote Hammer, later adding he thought of his arrest as "a teachable moment" and an "eye opener." Showing just how real the profiling may have been for Hammer as he was arrested and booked in santa rita jail but made bail later on.

In defense Police in Dublin, east of Oakland said, "Hammer was in a vehicle with expired registration and he was not the registered owner." Police spokesman Herb Walters wrote Saturday evening in an e-mail to CNN. "After asking Hammer who the registered owner was he became very argumentative and refused to answer the officer's questions."

All of this is making some wonder which side is telling the truth in any case this is stirring up a pot of "bad blood" between the police and considered to be minority races. Bringing back to some, images of police brutality upon minority races and the war between police and minorities.

This could potentially bring up tensions between the police and the citizens they protect making it much harder for people to achieve their American dream. Because they are afraid of being abused by the police and others that think they may be a minority race.