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“He Got Twisted Some Kind of Way”: Soon After Jamie Foxx’s Hospital Release, Mike Tyson Exposes Truth Behind Rumors About Hollywood Star’s Role in His Potential Biopic Movie

Published 05/24/2023, 10:45 AM EDT

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Even as Hollywood reels from Jamie Foxx‘s recent hospital release, an intriguing conversation unfolds on the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast, adding a new twist to the labyrinth of rumors around Foxx’s potential involvement in Tyson’s biopic. Tony Yayo, a well-known figure in the hip-hop scene, draws Tyson into a candid discussion about the casting saga that has intrigued fans and industry insiders alike.

Tyson’s cryptic comment about Foxx’s situation, “Yeah, I heard he got twisted some kind of way,” adds an unexpected layer of mystery. The boxing legend also hints at a broader casting process, indicating that Foxx was not the only contender for the coveted role. As the conversation between Yayo and Tyson continues, it becomes clear that this Hollywood story is far from over.

Unveiling the casting intrigue of Tyson’s biopic

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In a recent episode of the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast, renowned rapper Tony Yayo stirred up a captivating conversation with Tyson about the buzz surrounding the casting of Tyson’s highly-anticipated biopic. Addressing the rumors surrounding Jamie Foxx, Yayo expressed, “Because I remember the rumors was they were saying Jamie Foxx helped him get better.”

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Responding to Yayo’s remarks, Tyson commented with an air of mystery, “Yeah, I heard he was he got twisted some kind of way.” This statement, while cryptic, alludes to some complications that might have affected Foxx’s potential involvement in the biopic.

As the discussion took a deeper turn, Yayo brought up the speculation about Foxx playing Tyson, stating, “Yeah, he was supposed to play you, that’s what they said.”

However, Tyson’s response added a surprising twist, as he indicated Foxx wasn’t the only actor considered for the role. He elaborated, “Yeah, no we were just discussing, you know, he was um, he was one of my actors that we considered because he was very familiar with me but um there were other guys that were um in contention for that as well.”

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Tyson deflects the biopic query with unusual childhood revelation, leaving Tony Yayo in disbelief

Amid the fervent speculation surrounding Mike Tyson’s much-anticipated biopic, Tony Yayo couldn’t resist probing the former heavyweight champion about the project during their recent podcast episode. However, Tyson adeptly sidestepped the question, surprising Yayo with an unusual anecdote from his past. “Can I ask you another question?” interjected Tyson, proceeding to recount his days of poverty when he resorted to eating starch.

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This unexpected disclosure sent Yayo into a state of disbelief. Tyson’s seemingly offhand yet vivid reminder of the starch box left the rapper repeating his query in astonishment, taking their conversation in a completely unexpected direction and effectively diverting the focus from the original million-dollar question about his biopic.

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Mrinal Mishra is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who is dedicated to covering live events with a special emphasis on influencer boxing events. With a focus on storytelling, Mishra strives to bring to light the stories of fighters that often go untold. As a big fan of Mike Tyson, Mishra believes that boxing will remain relevant for eternity, and he is committed to covering the sport with the respect and admiration it deserves.
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