In the swirling vortex where fame, power, and morality meet, the specter of Pablo Escobar hovers ominously. This tantalizing intersection forms the backdrop for an unlikely dialogue between Mike Tyson, a boxing legend infamous for his raw power and tumultuous personal life, and J Balvin, a global reggaeton superstar hailing from Escobar’s homeland, Colombia. In a recent episode of the ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’ podcast, their discussion takes an unexpected detour into the realm of narco-culture and Escobar’s influence.

Balvin throws a curious curveball, comparing Tyson’s lifestyle to that of the feared drug lords. But why? And what does Tyson have to say about it? Uncover the unexpected truths and startling revelations as these two prominent figures dissect the influence of the notorious on the lifestyles of the celebrated.

Unmasking Escobar’s influence: A deep dive into the Mike Tyson-Balvin conversation

As they delved into the podcast, the conversation took an intriguing twist towards the influence of infamous drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Tyson began, reflecting on the perception of Escobar in America. He remarked, “People here in the city think he’s the f***in God.” Initially misunderstanding, Balvin queried, “In Colombia?” to which Tyson clarified, “No I’m talking about here(USA).”

Balvin expressed his understanding, stating, “Oh here? Ofcourse around the world, people think he was a god.” Tyson further expounded on this, saying that in America, Escobar was “the man for people that never had nothing in their lives,” embodying a symbol of escape from hardship.

Their conversation then began to highlight the parallels between Mike’s lifestyle and that of Pablo Escobar. Balvin shared a fascinating observation, “Yeah but if you check the way he was living it’s actually the way you live you know, like you, you get so much you know Fame and power that you can live actually the same way as the narcos do.”

Tyson agreed, saying, “I do I do,” and even went on to describe himself as a gangster, acknowledging that these figures had influenced his lifestyle. He added, “100%, they taught me how to live.”

Balvin then added a crucial qualifier to this acknowledgment, “Okay they told you how to live but not selling drugs.” Tyson assented, clarifying, “No I’m not, first I’m talking about the lifestyle.”

As the discussion progressed, they touched upon the essence of their lifestyles and the perceived extravagance associated with them. Balvin continued, “The lifestyle I’m saying, we live like gangsters of course. You know, guys are gonna, they have cars and women’s and that you can have that you know, but doing the right thing. Yeah the lifestyle might come from these guys but it doesn’t mean you know you have to be a-“

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Tyson concluded this thought, saying, “You don’t have to be a guy that won all the women and girls, but just the style and lifestyle to be able to know I’m secured for life until I die.”

Thus, through their candid conversation, both Tyson and Balvin began to unravel the complexities of fame and the impact of figures like Escobar on modern-day lifestyles.