“He Is Missed Always”: 14 Years After Michael Jackson’s Death, American Icon’s Son Draws Emotional Fans’ Tribute With Major Revelation About His Life on Mike Tyson’s Podcast

Michael Jackson passed away in the June of 2009. However, his influence and profound impact have lasted beyond his lifetime. His son, Prince Jackson was featured on Mike Tyson’s ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson,’ podcast. Amongst other things, Jackson revealed how the late pop star wanted him to be away from the public limelight. He unveils that Michael Jackson used to make him wear face masks so that his fans and the public at large would not recognize him.

Moreover, as time passed, his grandmother halted him from wearing a face mask every time he went out in public. He categorized living this life as being “normal.” However, Tyson wants anything but a normal life. The former Heavyweight champion is a larger-than-life figure and believes in extreme highs and lows. His conversation with Prince ignited several unique and intriguing reactions. So without further ado, let’s dive into their conversation and unwrap some fan reactions.

Fans were fascinated to witness distinct perspectives of Mike Tyson and Prince Jackson

In the episode, Jackson gets candid about his childhood and living a private life. However, after his father passed away in 2009, he started to reveal his identity to the public. He stated, “My dad kept us out of the public eye. He wanted us to wear masks so people didn’t know who we were so we could go out without him and lead a normal life. But then after he passed, my grandma made the decision. She wanted us to be just normal. So she had us stop wearing masks.” In response, ‘Iron Mike,’ confessed that he does not want to live a life without any limelight or some sort of uncertainty. He stated, “I don’t want to be normal. I rather have a short life of glory than a long life of nothing.” 

Here are a few fan reactions:

One fan was left impressed with how Prince Jackson was able to articulate himself and credits his upbringing. He stated, “He seems so chill and smart in every interview I’ve seen. Paris too. Their dad raised these kids right.”

While, one fan got emotional and confessed how Jackson is being missed 14 years after his death. In addition, he lauds his grandmother to allow him to live the life he wants. He stated, “Love the fact his grandma wanted them to be normal. Even though they not his biological kids THEY STILL HIS KIDS he claimed and raised until his untold death. Much love and respect to Micheal Jackson. He is missed always”

On another note, one fan was left more impressed with Tyson’s response. He stated, “Quote that!!! “Short life of glory than a long life of nothing” Master teacher mike Tyson”

On similar lines, another fan revealed how he enjoys watching the retired boxer’s interviews. He stated, “@miketyson has become one of my favorite interviewers and leaders. So much of what mile has shared I store in my soul and hope to apply.”

Also, one fan was simply in disbelief. He stated, “Ain’t no way…”

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