“So Many Rappers Get Killed, People Become Numb to It”: Mike Tyson Remained Adamant About Being a Rapper as the Most Dangerous Job During Takeoff Death Tribute

During a recent podcast episode, Mike Tyson discussed with French Montana and Angie Martinez the dangers that come with being a rapper. Tyson, who has a deep connection to hip hop, brought up the concerning fact that many rappers are getting killed, and how society has become desensitized to it. The conversation began when French Montana paid his respects to Takeoff, a rapper who lost his life due to gun violence in Houston, Texas.

Tyson has always had a close relationship with hip hop, having been friends with Tupac Shakur and running his own label, Tyson Records. Recently, he shared the details of the time he met Tupac in prison. The conversation then shifted to the unfortunate reality of how many rappers have been killed in recent years. Tyson acknowledged that killing of rappers has become so common that it doesn’t faze people anymore.

Deaths of rappers have become much more common, and even the big and prominent rappers haven’t been safe. The most notorious killing was of Tupac and Biggie, the effect of which is still seen in the industry. According to Montana, being a rapper has become one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

Hidden risks of being a rapper: Insights from Mike Tyson, French Montana, and Angie Martinez

Takeoff was shot and killed outside a bowling alley after a private party, and Hussle was shot outside his clothing store. These deaths are a sobering reminder of the risks that rappers face on a daily basis. According to Mike Tyson, “So many rappers get killed. People become numb to it. So, they see it so much, it’s just that’s what they expect. That’s the norm, seeing a dead rapper, a black rapper or something.” This sentiment was echoed by Angie Martinez and French Montana.

French Montana also agreed with Jim Jones‘ statement that being a rapper is the most dangerous job. He compared it to going to war, but not knowing who the enemy is. “You know, like, you go to war, you know exactly what them people look like that you trying to kill. In here, you don’t know. I could be somebody that’s close to you,” he said. Tyson added, “That’s what a traitor is. He looks like you, he wears the same clothes that you wear, and he hangs out with the same girls you hang out with. He just doesn’t like you.”

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Tyson’s conversation with French Montana and Angie Martinez highlights the risks and dangers of being a rapper. It is a sobering reminder of the need for greater awareness and protection for artists in the music industry. Do you agree with the views of the the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’? Let us know in the comments.

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