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The youngest heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is still relevant today. Furthermore, fans get to see his varying perspectives via his podcast “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson.” So, this time ‘Iron Mike’ invited Prince Jackson, the son of ‘The King of Pop’ i.e., Michael Jackson.

Leaving a legacy like MJ is for a few. Moreover, it’s not just how he broke musical records. It’s also about how he made the world a better place. Using his fame to good use, Jackson set up a foundation that focused on combating global hunger, homelessness, and the mistreatment of children. Heal Los Angeles, another foundation run by Jackson’s son assists marginalized communities. Its slogan, “Heal the World,” urges people to contribute positively. While discussing issues plaguing society and Prince Jackson’s charity work, a particularly disturbing question by Mike Tyson piqued the audience’s attention.

What question asked by Mike Tyson was unsettling?

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So, while discussing the mission of his charitable institution with Mike Tyson, Prince revealed that his organization partnered with another non-profit called “Sense of Home.” Furthermore, they work together to find apartments for aged-out foster kids and also raise funds to furnish those apartments. That’s when Mike Tyson asked a pointed question about the safety and well-being of the individuals that reside in the apartment. Moreover, he wanted to know if there had been any tragic incidents.

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Next, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ shifted the focus to the grim realities often faced by homeless people like overdoses and deaths. Additionally, his tone of addressing the issue was apparently light-hearted. That’s when Prince elaborated the intensity of the situation they face. He said, “Well, it’s not funny, but we had a really crazy experience…”I mean, you probably have crazier stories than I do, to be honest. But we had a situation where we took a lot of college kids to Skid Row and other really underfunded areas. In those areas, exactly, well, a lot of our students were very privileged.”

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Tyson’s probing question about safety led to a talk on the harsh realities of homelessness. Prince shared a challenging experience with college students in underfunded areas. The episode highlighted the complexities of making a real-world impact.

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What are your viewpoints about Prince’s contribution to his father’s mission? Share your views in the comment section below!

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