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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson looks on during the official weigh-in between Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant on November 5, 2021 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 05: Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson looks on during the official weigh-in between Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant on November 5, 2021 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Mike Tyson offers hospitality to a variety of guests on his podcast, HotBoxin’ with Mike Tyson. From one’s professional career to personal life, Tyson opens the door for a discussion about various aspects of life. In the latest episode of HotBoxin’ with Mike Tyson, Tyson hosted the Grammy-winning artist, Lil Nas X, known for his unique hip-hop style.
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With a successful career in music, Lil Nas X is a millionaire in current times. Speaking about the ups and downs of the guest’s life, the co-host, DJ Whoo Kid, inquired Lil Nas X about his reaction when he saw his first million. With all the money in his hand, Nas X reported being extremely anxious and scared for his life.
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He need not make a million to be anxious and concerned for the safety of his life. With Mike Tyson as his witness and listening, he replied saying, “Even before the million the first time I reacted like seeing ten thousand dollars in [the] account. We were driving to McDonald’s [and] my body like my life kind of flashed.”

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MALIBU, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 12: Former professional boxer Mike Tyson attends Celebration of Smiles Event hosted by Dionne Warwick on her 81st Birthday to benefit medical charity organization, Operation Smile and The Kind Music Academy on December 12, 2021 in Malibu, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
“It was like, ‘Bro, you shouldn’t be here. Everybody is going to rob you and kill you now.’ I was so scared of that,” he added.
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Mike Tyson once explained how he lost his happiness once he had earned the most amount of money
While getting rich was a dream for almost everyone, some lost their happiness once they were rich. In a similar context to that of Lil Nas, Tyson in an old episode of HotBoxin’ had expressed how he was the “least happiest,” once he made huge money he possibly could have.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 22: Mike Tyson attends the Citi Taste Of Tennis on August 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for AYS Sports Marketing)
Tyson was only 21 years old, when he made a hundred million dollars from boxing. With money in his life, ‘Iron’ lost control and was astray. He admitted having no “concept” of himself and being at the lowest point of his life.
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What do you think about the fears of Lil Nas X? Also, share your thoughts about Tyson’s take on being rich.
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