Legends are born every now and then. But only a few make it as big as Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur have. One whose name can send ripples through the entire boxing community while the other gave birth to gangsta rap. 27 years after his tragic death, the former Heavyweight champion shines a light on his time with Tupac. In attendance? Just the entire world and NFL star Antonio Brown.

In the latest episode of ‘Iron’ Mike’s podcast, Hotboxin With Mike Tyson, things got nostalgic for Mike when Brown brought up Tupac. The two sensational personalities shared a bond like no other. Mike’s first encounter with Tupac was at a nightclub, kickstarting a friendship that deeply affected Mike. Tupac even visited Mike when he was in jail in 1992, according to a report from the Mirror. But what secrets about Tupac did Mike reveal in his podcast with Brown?

A glimpse into the friendship of Mike Tyson & Tupac Shakur

Fans remember Tupac for various reasons. Some remember him for his rap albums, while others admire him for his social commentary. But nobody knew him as Mike did! So when Brown asked Mike about Tupac, he had the kindest words for him. Mike said, “He was an awesome guy!… He was just a good man. You know what I mean. He was a good guy with a good heart that had a temper he couldn’t control.”

With a hint of sadness in his voice, Mike described Tupac as having a worse temper compared to even his own. Mike went on to describe his friendship with Tupac by saying, “But if he’s with you, he’s with you to the end.” Further elaborating on Tupac’s temper, Mike explained, “Had a good heart….when he was mad…he was mad forever.” But did you know Tupac’s biography is coming out soon?

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Tupac Shakur’s authorized biography

Among so many things, Shakur was a musician, social commentator, and activist. He left behind a legacy that influences rappers and artists to this day. Even after his death, the popularity of his music never dwindled. His recognition as an icon goes beyond the music industry, making him a popular figure in pop culture as a whole. Tupac and his life have inspired countless movies, movies, and books. But there has never been an authorized biography on his life.

But that changes in the coming month! According to an article from DJmag, ‘Tupac Shakur: The Authorised Biography’ will hit the shelves next month. The author of the biography is Staci Robinson, an author, screenwriter – and, most importantly, Tupac’s childhood friend. It will feature unreleased photos and hand-written poetry from Shakur, something his fans would like to get their hands on.

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On the 27th anniversary of Tupac Shakur, the legend, the rapper, and everything in the middle is remembered by people all over the globe. On this day, a small insight from Mike must have been a wholesome gift to Shakur’s fans. Also, with the new biography coming next month, fans can’t wait to learn more about Shakur. What about you? Would you buy the book?

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