“He brought it on himself” Mike Tyson gets honest about rapper Tupac Shakur getting killed at young age

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson talks about his late friend, Tupac Shakur and his death.

“He brought it on himself” Mike Tyson gets honest about rapper Tupac Shakur getting killed at young age

Tupac Shakur and Mike Tyson (image credits- Marca)

Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur were both influential figures in the world of sports and entertainment during the 1990s. Tyson, the legendary boxer, recently opened up about his close friendship with the late rapper Tupac Shakur. In an interview with Patrick Bet-David, Tyson reflected on their bond and the impact of Tupac’s life and music. Subsequently, Tyson also spoke about the controversial events that surrounded both their lives and discussed the murder of Shakur.

The friendship between Tyson and Tupac was tragically cut short when Tupac was fatally shot in 1996. The incident took place just hours after Tyson’s boxing match, where Tupac was in attendance. Many speculated that the shooting was a result of the escalating East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry.

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Furthermore, a member of the audience asked Mike Tyson about Tupac during his interview with Bet-David. The man asked Tyson how Shakur’s death affected him, and Tyson replied by stating:

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It affected everybody. It affected the whole world that he brought this on himself.
Mike Tyson in an interview with Patrick Bet-David

Tyson and Shakur’s friendship blossomed in the early 1990s. Both were leading figures in their respective fields, known for their raw talent, charisma, and larger-than-life personalities. In the interview, Tyson delves into the controversial events that surrounded both his and Tupac’s lives. Tyson acknowledges that while Tupac was a talented artist, his involvement in the music industry’s feuds and his association with certain individuals ultimately led to his demise.

Reflecting on the events that unfolded, Tyson emphasizes the importance of making wise choices and surrounding oneself with positive influences. He admits that Tupac, like many young and talented individuals, fell victim to the allure of fame and the temptations that came with it.

Mike Tyson partially blames himself for Tupac Shakur’s death

The relationship between Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur was reportedly close. Tyson has spoken about his friendship with Tupac in various interviews, recalling the impact of Tupac’s death on him. Furthermore, Tyson has revealed that he feels partially guilty for the death of Shakur.

Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur
Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur (Image credit- The Mirror)

Tyson was scheduled to fight Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and Tupac was in attendance. After Tyson won the fight, Tupac was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting that took place on the night of September 7, 1996. Subsequently, Tyson revealed that he had made plans to meet Shakur after the fight but had to cancel.

However, Shakur continued with their plan even though Tyson canceled, and he was shot on his way there. The circumstances surrounding Tupac’s murder remain a subject of speculation and investigation.

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