Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X recently appeared on HotBoxin’ with Mike Tyson and had a blast with ‘Kid Dynamite’. The two talked about various topics that included early life, shooting in Atlanta, winning, and battle with mental health issues in the present life. Tyson spoke about the “daily analysis” he did where he closely evaluated his behavior and characteristics. He called it “inventory” – going through what had happened.
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He said, “I do inventory. Was I nice to everybody today? Or, was I a di*k today? Did I conduct myself well with that girl?” In addition, Tyson mentioned that he was different from Lil Nas X and was finding himself differently.
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Hearing Tyson’s responses, Lil Nas X opened up about how he would often “get sad,” sitting alone in his room thinking everyone hated him. Lil Nas X said, “The only way I get sad is like [when] I sit in my room for like a whole day. So, I just never try to sit alone and be like ‘everybody hates me.'”
To this, Mike Tyson pointed out that Lil Nas X had mental health issues. Emphatically, Tyson added, “That’s mental health, man. It’s mental health going down. Boy, you’re sick and you need help.”
Mike Tyson encourages Lil Nas X saying he is winning
Lil Nas X exclaimed that he felt at times everyone was against him and hated him and his work. Tyson asked who were these people that hated him. In Tyson’s opinion, none hated the Grammy-winning artist. However, if one was not “smart enough” to be his friend, it was their problem and not his.
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Tyson said, “You’re winning. They be fu*kin with you if you’re a loser, not receiving awards. If they’re not smart enough to be your friends, fu*k them.”
Although Lil Nas X would be upset by all the negative comments he would receive, he felt he needed some people to get upset. Otherwise, he would not be sure if he was winning.
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