50 Cent has never been one to hold back, and this time, he’s set his sights on none other than boxing legend Mike Tyson.
The G-Unit boss took to Instagram to roast Tyson after his recent interview with 14-year-old reporter Jazlyn Guerra, aka Jazzy’s World TV. The conversation, which took place on Thursday (November 14), took a dark turn when Tyson shared his surprising thoughts on legacy as he prepped for his upcoming fight with Jake Paul.
“I don’t believe in the word legacy,” Tyson revealed when asked about how he views his career. “I just think it’s another word for ego. Legacy doesn’t mean nothing. That’s just some word everyone grabbed onto. […] It means absolutely nothing to me. I’m just passing through. I’ma die and it’s gon’ to be over. Who cares about legacy after that?”
The heavyweight champ didn’t stop there, diving even deeper into his existential musings.
“What a big ego. ‘I want people to think I’m this, I’m great.’ No, I’m nothing. We’re just dead. We’re dust, we’re absolutely nothing. Our legacy is nothing,” Tyson said. The response left young Jazzy unfazed, and she thanked him for his answer. But Tyson wasn’t done yet. “Can you really imagine somebody saying: ‘I really want my legacy to be this way’ […] you’re dead?” he added. “You think someone really wants to think about you? Where’s the audacity? ‘I want people to think about me when I’m gone.’ Who the f**k cares about me when I’m gone?”
50 Cent couldn’t resist jumping into the mix, sharing a clip of the interview with his followers.
“Got Damn it!” he captioned the post. “Mike ya scaring the kids, WTF chill. Note to self, keep the kids away from Mike. @jazzysworldtv very precessional baby,” he added, seemingly praising the young journalist for her poise, even if he slightly fumbled his spelling of “professional.”
For those familiar with 50’s online antics, this was relatively tame, considering the rap mogul’s history of relentless social media roasting. But this moment shows that even 50 Cent found Tyson’s musings a little too heavy for a young audience. The pair have a history, with 50 once buying Tyson’s mansion and sharing a wild story about moving in, so it’s likely this jab was all in good fun.
In the end, Jazzy’s World TV showed her resilience as a journalist, handling Tyson’s intense reflections with grace. Maybe it was a bit too philosophical for the moment, but it’s clear she’s got what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the biggest personalities.
What do you think about Mike Tyson’s thoughts on legacy? Was it too much for a young audience, or do you appreciate his unfiltered honesty? Share your thoughts and feedback in the comments below!