Philly Jesus who carries a cross, wears robes and raps was recently arrested in an Apple store
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If someone were to describe a man with long hair and a beard who wears robes and carries a wooden cross, most would think that man is Jesus Christ of Nazareth, not Michael Grant of Philadelphia.
The confusion could be forgiven, as the 29-year-old Grant calls himself “Philly Jesus.” Though, he wants to make it clear he’s not the real deal, just an admirer.
“I’m not the real Jesus. I’m just a huge fan,” Grant told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m doing it as a walking billboard for the King of Kings.”
Much like in the story of Jesus, Grant has been arrested by authorities of the state. Only Grant was arrested by Philadelphia police at an Apple store on Monday.
After entering the store decked out in flowing robes, he was approached by a manager, who asked him to leave, according to the Associated Press. Grant’s large wooden cross was blocking an aisle, but he refused to move it or to vacate the store.
Staff then contacted the police, who arrested Grant, CBS reported.
Grant claims his civil rights have been violated, going so far as to liken his plight — and arrest — to the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s.
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