50 Cent had some lighthearted advice for Mike Tyson after the boxing icon gave a somber and unexpected interview ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with Jake Paul.
Tyson, speaking with 13-year-old internet sensation Jazzy from JazzysWorldTV, delved into surprisingly morbid territory when asked about the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Instead of a typical motivational response, Tyson dismissed the concept entirely.
“I don’t believe in legacy,” the former heavyweight champion said. “Legacy is just another word for ego. It doesn’t mean anything.”
He didn’t stop there, adding, “I’m just here temporarily. I’m gonna die, and that’s it. Who cares about legacy? So what if people think I’m great after I’m gone? We’re nothing—just dust. Our legacy means nothing.”
50 Cent, clearly amused but slightly concerned, shared the clip of Tyson’s comments on Instagram with a caption that struck a balance between humor and disbelief. “Got damn it! Mike, you’re scaring the kids. WTF [ninja emoji] chill. Note to self, keep the kids away from Mike.”
The tension leading up to the fight wasn’t limited to Tyson’s philosophical musings. At the weigh-in earlier in the week, Jake Paul accidentally—or intentionally—stepped on Tyson’s foot, prompting the former champ to slap him across the face. Their teams had to step in to separate the two, heightening anticipation for the showdown at Dallas’ AT&T Stadium.
The match, streamed live on Netflix on Friday night (November 15), marked Tyson’s return to the ring for a significant event since his 2020 exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw. Tyson last competed professionally in 2005 when he faced Kevin McBride.
50 Cent and Mike Tyson’s paths have crossed in more ways than one. In a tragic twist of history, Darryl Baum, Tyson’s former bodyguard and close friend, was reportedly involved in the 2000 shooting where 50 was struck nine times. Weeks later, Baum was murdered.
Years later, 50 bought Tyson’s extravagant 52-room mansion in Connecticut for $4.1 million. However, the purchase didn’t turn out to be the investment he’d hoped for. After maintaining the property for 14 years—at an annual upkeep cost of $700,000—50 eventually sold it for $3 million, taking a significant loss.
Reflecting on the experience, the rapper shared: “That Tyson crib was wild. I paid $4.1 million and ended up selling it for $3 million. It cost so much just to keep it running.” Originally listed for $18.5 million, the mansion went for a fraction of the asking price during a challenging financial period.
Despite the financial strain, the estate served as a unique hub for 50 and his G-Unit crew. The property’s sprawling size allowed everyone to stay there comfortably while still giving 50 plenty of personal space. The mansion even made an appearance on MTV Cribs, cementing its status as a symbol of early 2000s luxury excess.
While Tyson and 50 Cent may share a history of larger-than-life stories, this latest interaction shows that even legends need a reminder to tone it down every now and then—especially when kids are watching.
