For many people, the image and likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. is sacred. It’s something that shouldn’t be altered or devalued in away. The city of Atlanta is celebrating the Super Bowl in some extravagant ways, which is understandable, but TI took it to another level with an altered MLK photo.
#RISEUP #ATLFALCONS #SUPERBOWLLI pic.twitter.com/C5GdbwKdjT
— T.I. (@Tip) February 5, 2017
Twitter had some strong reactions.
WHO slapped a hood nigga filter & a Falcons fitted on MLK?! RT @Tip: #RISEUP #ATLFALCONS #SUPERBOWLLI pic.twitter.com/WpveOsmn11
— Ronald Isley (@yoyotrav) February 5, 2017
NO, TIP. Not Martin, Jesus! pic.twitter.com/12soDJoKJE
— Trew Life (@OnlyTreyLew) February 5, 2017
— Rob (@ZeroFuchsToGive) February 5, 2017
Needless to say, most people were not happy that MLK’s image was reduced to something less valuable and they let TI know exactly how they felt.
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