In his famous song ‘Heal the World,’ Michael Jackson penned the line, ‘Though it’s plain to see, this world is Heavenly, be God’s glow.”  This lyric poignant as it is seems to hold the key to a deeper meaning according to boxing legend, Mike Tyson. As a pioneer in the music industry, MJ had a cultural influence like no other. He’s up there with famous boxer Muhammad Ali as one of the first black people to become really famous around the world. Nevertheless, during his successful career, the transformation of his skin tone became a focal point of substantial controversy.

Recently, in a conversation that took place in the episode of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ revealed the “real reason behind changing his skin color“.

Mike Tyson talking about Michael Jackson’s reason behind his skin transformation

Although it’s widely known that the King of Pop was officially diagnosed with vitiligo in 1986, many had their own narrative of the drastic change, including ‘Iron Mike’.

In the latest episode of Mike Tyson’s podcast with Michael Jackson’s son, Prince Jackson, who appeared as the guest, the panel started discussing the influence of ‘MJ’.

At that point Tyson started sharing an unknown fact about Jackson, he said, “Listen everybody thought he was changing his skin because he wanted to be white, he was changing it because he wanted to glow. He wanted to be a light, he wanted to shine yeah.”

Prince Jackson asked Tyson whether his father told him that, and Tyson nodded his head and assured him that’s what he told him. Tyson replied, “I remember right in the year, he wanted to glow, he’s the light.”

Later, he discussed how Jackson had a different way of looking at the world, one that few people could truly understand. Despite their differences, Tyson also pointed out some similarities between himself and Jackson when talking to his son. Tyson’s is a clear indicator of their close relationship and how it changed from when they first met.

Tyson was “crushed” by the response of Michael Jackson

During this episode of T.I’s podcast, ‘expediTiously,’ Mike Tyson delved into various aspects of his ego-driven life during the early stages of his career. He also shared an intriguing encounter with the mega-pop star, Michael Jackson, which left his ego shattered and led to a lasting grudge against MJ.

Tyson said, “I met Mike one day, I think he was at a concert in Cleveland, I’m with Don King.” So when he went to meet Jackson backstage, he wasn’t recognized at all.

Furthermore, he shared, “He goes like this, ‘Don’t I know you from somewhere? Where I know you from? He broke my ego, he crushed me. I said ‘No, I’m just a fan, pleasure to meet you, sir. He said, ‘OK’“. Then he went on to get in his car and left.

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This encounter didn’t sit well with the Youngest Heavyweight Boxing Champion, and he harbored a grudge until they eventually began spending time together. What are your thoughts on their relationship? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section.

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