Mike Tyson Probably Doesn’t Even Remember His Viral Moment With P. Diddy When He Called Him A Great Guy Before Going To Jail

Weeks after Diddy’s arrest on several racketeering and sex trafficking charges, to which he pleaded not guilty, video clips of the disgraced rapper with other celebrities began reappearing on the internet, adding more clues and speculation to his controversial brought life.

He is currently in federal custody awaiting trial at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and was denied bail three times despite offers from his legal team. As the days pass, more and more alleged victims are coming forward to tell their stories.

Mike Tyson remembers friendship with Diddy despite creepy past interview moment

Since then DiddyFollowing his arrest, his connection with other celebrities has come under public scrutiny and several video clips from his past interviews have been unearthed. One of them was his guest visit The Keenan Ivory Wayans show in 1998. He was with professional boxer Mike Tysonand fans called the clip super creepy because of one gesture.

In the video, Diddy’s hand was placed next to Tyson’s leg on the couch, and the latter was quick to notice. While you say:It’s really about the Benjamins we see‘, he grabbed the rapper’s hand and placed it away from him. He then stood a little distance from his companion.

Many believed that this awkward body gesture seemed to reveal how uncomfortable Tyson felt during the segment. Interestingly enough, the famous athlete seemed to have forgotten about this strange moment on television when he did a more recent interview about it PBD podcast.

In the episode, he was asked about his thoughts on Diddy, and he called the rapper a “great guy.” He also said he knew the hip-hop mogul before he became famous. “When I first became champion, I knew him. I remember him, he had crates when he was at my after parties and stuff”, he added.

Tyson didn’t react aggressively when talking about Diddy, so all these rumors that they had a problem may have been a product of social media debates. In fact, he even shared a message of support for his fallen comrade as he prepared for the upcoming trial: “I wish him the best”, via Daily mail.

Diddy is still in custody at the MDC, awaiting trial next year

Diddy’s trial is scheduled for May 5, 2025. Prosecutors estimate the proceedings would last about three weeks, and until then he remains locked behind bars after being charged with several accusations last September 16.

The rapper previously described his situation in prison as hell on earth and even refused to eat due to concerns food safety. Now, an inter-departmental operation has been carried out to investigate conditions within the MDC after the news broke.

If the research proves successful, some changes may take place within the center to improve the living conditions of the detainees.