Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur were two of the most iconic figures of their generation. Both were prominent figures in the world of entertainment, and their impact on popular culture continues to be felt to this day. The two of them shared a unique relationship that was filled with mutual respect and admiration. In the late 90s, they were both at the peak of their careers and were considered to be two of the greatest forces in their respective industries.

In a recent episode of Tyson’s podcast Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion sat down with Loud Records chairman and founder Steve Rifkind. The trio had a candid conversation about various topics including DMX, Wu-Tang Clan, and Akon. During the podcast, Tyson revealed a story about when Tupac came to visit him in prison. ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ also shared the details of a letter he received from Tupac’s mother.

Mike Tyson Recalls Tupac’s mom’s letter

In the podcast, Tyson shared a story about Tupac visiting him in prison. He said that three months after he was in prison in Indiana, Tupac’s mother wrote to him. He went further and shared the details in the letter.

Tyson said, “… 3 months later I am in prison in Indiana his mother writes and said is it possible that my son met you, and you got him in a club?” Pac’s mother relayed his intention of visiting Tyson in prison, so she asked if that would be alright in the letter.

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Tyson said that he agreed and soon after, Tupac came to visit him in the visiting room of the prison.

He added that everyone ‘lost their minds’ when Tupac arrived.

“… once he came to the visiting room, people lost their minds. White guys, everybody started playing on crazy, and then he started, he got on the table” Tyson said. He continued,” … come down right now, please come down right now. Yeah, he is talking to the police, you know how Pac is. He is running around.”

Tyson also spoke about the impact that Tupac had on the people around him. He said that he was loved by everybody.

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This story highlights the bond that Tyson and Tupac shared and how they had a profound impact on each other’s lives.

The Strong Bond Between Tyson and Tupac

Tupac was known to be a huge fan of Tyson’s boxing style and was often seen attending his fights. The two were often seen together at various events and were known to be close confidants. They shared a similar upbringing, having grown up in rough neighborhoods and overcoming tough circumstances to achieve success. Tyson has previously shared his experiences during his childhood. This common background likely contributed to their strong bond.

Although their friendship was strong, it was not without its ups and downs. They were both known for their controversial and sometimes volatile behavior, which at times caused friction between the two. Despite this, they always remained close, and their friendship continued until Tupac’s untimely death in 1996.

Tyson and Tupac were two of the most iconic figures of their generation, and their relationship was built on mutual respect and admiration. Tyson’s recent podcast highlights their bond and the impact that Tupac had on everyone around him.

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Although Tupac is no longer with us, his legacy lives on and his impact on popular culture continues to be felt to this day.