Mike Tyson Grew Up Around These Men

Mike Tyson did not grow up around millionaires, celebrities, or corporate executives. He grew up in Brownsville Brooklyn during one of the most dangerous eras in New York history. In his neighborhood, the men with power were stick up kids, hustlers, pimps, and kingpins. In this video, we break down Mike Tyson’s real life connections to street figures from across the country and the environment that shaped him before he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Through rare photos and Tyson’s own words, we explore what it was like growing up surrounded by crime, violence, loyalty, and survival.