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What do a boxing legend, and a world-renowned rapper have in common? Surprisingly, a lot more than you might think. In a recent episode of the popular podcast, ‘Hotboxin‘, Tony Yayo and Mike Tyson share an intriguing exchange that probes beyond their public personas.

A blast from Tyson’s past resurfaces, triggering unexpected revelations that extend beyond the boxing ring and into the music world. An eerie comment from Tyson’s past – ‘I’ll eat your kids’ – is recounted, stirring up curiosity and setting the tone for a conversation full of surprising insights. But amidst these revelations, you’ll never guess whose ‘true nature’ is amusingly unmasked by Tyson.

Revisiting Tyson’s past: The ‘I’ll Eat Your Kids’ controversy

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In an engaging segment of the Hotboxin podcast, Tony Yayo stirs up memories of an infamous moment from Mike Tyson’s boxing career. Yayo brings up Tyson’s chilling threat to an opponent, saying, “Before you got into a fight right, like you just have a mother f***er scared. Like because to me one of the scariest moments is when you told mother f***er you will eat his kids and all that remember that. ‘I’ll eat your kids’, you came out of jail.”

Tyson confronts this past in his response, admitting, “I got carried away sometimes.” His stark honesty provides an unprecedented insight into the mindset of one of the world’s most formidable athletes during his heyday.

Contrasting personas: Tyson’s surprising comments on 50 Cent

Drawing an unexpected parallel, Tyson mentions rapper 50 Cent and his public image. Tyson comments, “50 is a nice guy but he acts like he’s the murderer,” suggesting a contrast between the rapper’s outward persona and his actual character.

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The conversation takes a humorous twist when Tyson continues his comments on 50 Cent, stating, “Yeah I know that’s the way they hides his heart. ‘You mother f***er I’ll kill you’. But if you tell him he’s a nice guy, he might shoot you, you know I mean.”

Tyson’s jesting tone underscores his ability to switch between characters, adding a lighthearted note to an otherwise intense conversation.

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Tyson’s candid acknowlegement of his past, coupled with his amusing insights into 50 Cent’s nature, weaves the threads of this remarkable exchange. After delving into this candid conversation, do you perceive these figures in a new light? Does it make you wonder about the complexities of other public personas and what truths may hide behind their projected images? We invite you to share your thoughts and join the discussion.