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Back in 2014, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather got into a physical altercation with rapper T.I. in Las Vegas. Mayweather was at a Fatburger restaurant enjoying a meal when the rapper approached him. The two exchanged a few words, which turned into a full blow fight with chairs and tables being thrown across the restaurant.

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Moreover, Hollywood insider Jason Lee recently revealed another interesting fact about the altercation. In an interview with Vlad TV, Lee stated that he was supposed to take an interview with T.I. and his wife following the altercation. However, the interview could never full manifest. “Yes we were supposed to interview Escape. You know I know Candy directly and I didn’t know Tiny at the time. I mean I know who she is now and I know Tamica now. I don’t know her sister yeah I was supposed to interview escape we all got to the studio, we were all ready Escape came and then they escaped they literally escaped” said Lee

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Moreover, when asked if this was because of his affiliation with Mayweather, he said that this was exactly why this happened. He then revealed that T.I. even allegedly had a black eye, which he covered up using makeup before the interview. “Correct Floyd and TI had the fight in Vegas. Fistfight where T.I allegedly had two black eyes and put make up to cover it. That’s what Tiny told us and then they evaded the interview.” He added.

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Lee was apparently informed by T.I’s wife, that had two black eyes after the incident. This comes as no surprise as getting into a physical altercation with one of the best boxers ever could prove dangerous as proved by the rapper.

Why did Floyd Mayweather and T.I get into an altercation?

According to reports, the rapper approached Mayweather while he was seated in the restaurant. T.I then came and started shouting at Mayweather, which quickly escalated to a chair-swinging riot.

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The altercation apparently took place after T.I’s wife Tameka, aka Tiny, insulted Mayweather. Moreover, a video released from the altercation showed Floyd saying, “control your b**** motherf*****.” to T.I and asking him to control his wife.

What did you think about the latest revelation from this infamous altercation? Let us know in the comments.

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