A Pennsylvania man shared a video after a store initially refused to sell him alcohol because employees believed his state-issued ID was fake.
TikTok user Chapogongetem, Loco, posted the video, he asked his audience if what he experienced was racial profiling. He states he didn’t want to “play the race card” but noted “they ain give no person they skin color trouble anytime I’ve went.”
Loco claims the store wouldn’t accept his driver’s license. “Make it make sense,” he says. Loco shared more details in the comments, saying the employee initially scanned his ID and it worked, but the employee was still adamant it was fake and refused to sell anyway.
He spoke to the manager, who also said Loco’s ID looked fake. The manager is adamant, saying, “That ain’t a real ID,” and offers to involve the police because they have “better scanners.”
Loco agrees with a smile, telling the camera, “Next time I walk out these doors, I’mma have a bottle in my hand.” While Loco waits for the police to scan his ID, he adds more about his experience. “I don’t wanna play the race card but this feeling a little questionable.”
Sure enough, the police officer scans the ID, and it works. “Guess what? It’s real!” the police officer proclaims. Loco walks out the door, showing off his bag of alcohol in celebration.
Viewers argue Loco was racially profiled at the store
Many TikTok users sided with Loco and believed the encounter may have involved racial profiling. Some suggested Loco take the matter further by calling upper management, pursuing a lawsuit, and reporting the store for discrimination.
“File a complaint with the Attorney General’s office and mention your thought that it was racially motivated,” a viewer suggested to Loco.
One viewer brought up another good point: “I’m sorry but those stores never ID too.” “Funny shi. Last time I was there they ain’t card me,” another claimed, fueling the idea the employees at the store weren’t being consistent.
Although Loco has shared or stated they’ll be seeking a lawyer for discrimination, he did like several comments suggesting he report the business. When asked if the employee apologized, he said, “No .” When asked whether the employee apologized after police confirmed the ID was legitimate, Loco replied, ‘No.’
