AT HOME WITH TYSON AND HIS FAMILY
Mike Tyson sits quietly in his kitchen with his wife Kiki and their two-year-old daughter Milan. Somewhere in Tyson’s new suburban home is the couple’s newborn son Morocco:
The gold caps on his teeth are gone, as are the frenzied trappings of celebrity: the nonstop partying, the cars, the jewelry, the pet tiger, the liters of Cristal. Mike Tyson — who was once addicted, by his own account, “to everything” — now lives in what might be described as a controlled environment of his own making, a clean, well-lighted but very clearly demarcated place. The 44-year-old ex-heavyweight champion is in bed by 8 and often up as early as 2 in the morning, at which point he takes a solitary walk around the gated compound in the Las Vegas suburb where he lives while listening to R&B on his iPod. Tyson then occupies himself with reading (he’s an avid student of history, philosophy and psychology), watching karate movies or taking care of his homing pigeons, who live in a coop in the garage, until 6, when his wife, Lakiha (known as Kiki), gets up. The two of them go to a spa nearby where they work out and often get a massage before settling into the daily routine of caring for a 2-year-old daughter, Milan, and a newborn son, Morocco; they also run Tyrannic, a production company they own. It is a willfully low-key life, one in which Tyson’s wilder impulses are held in check by his inner solid citizen.
…He spends some of his time involved in domestic activities, accompanying Kiki and Milan to classes at Gymboree and doctors’ appointments or running errands, and some of his time furthering his post-boxing career, doing autograph signings, conferring with his agent and publicist about new opportunities. Although he no longer gets lucrative endorsement deals, Tyson earns fees for personal appearances in America and “meet and greet” dinner tours in Europe. He made a brief but memorable cameo in the blockbuster film “The Hangover” and will play a bit part in “The Hangover Part II.” He’s hoping to nab more acting roles — genuine ones, in which he gets to play someone other than himself. “I want to entertain people,” he tells me, smiling broadly. “I want a Tony award.” (Read More)
Tyson near his home outside of Las Vegas with his son Miguel, 8; his wife, Kiki; and their daughter, Milan, 2.
In all, Tyson has six biological children, who range from newborn to 20 years of age. Tyson’s seventh child, a daughter named Exodus, died from a freak accident at age 4 in May 2009. To this day, Tyson blames himself for not being there when his daughter died. “It made me feel very irresponsible,” he says simply. “I wish she were here to hang out with Milan.”
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I am so happy for him and his family.
Mike Tyson is proof that people *can* change. I’m so proud of him, and his family is beautiful!
Cute family! I could have sworn I read that Mike Tyson was broke. His house and neighborhood look extremely nice to me. I guess you can’t believe everything you read.
I don’t care how mellow this article sounds. Mike is still two kinds of crazy. I bet he’s on med’s. Has to be!
Good for him. I am happy for him and his family. In the first pic, his wife looks like the “Octomom.”
good for him and especially good for his family.
Mike is one interesting character; but if nothing else, he’s genuine, authentic, and unabashed. I admire that.
Good read. Keep on that good path Tyson. Milan is so cute!
I LOVE THE NEW MIKE…. WHAT A WAY TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND, BLESSINGS TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY!!!!
Way to go Mike!!! I’m so happy for you and your new life.
I wish he woulda came to this revelation in his life before he got that stupid tat on his face.
@babylove
That isn’t a ‘stupid’ tattoo. It is a Maori ta moko, a cultural tradition (practiced over a thousand years). Unfortunately, many people, like Mike Tyson (received his while visiting New Zealand some years back), are not getting them per tradition and to the irritation of those Maori who believe that the ta moko should be worn strictly within cultural tradition (to represent tribal history, rank, etc.). I saw Maoris, with ta moko, when I visited New Zealand.
I hope there aren’t any Maoris visiting this site because they would be offended by your comment.
I want to see Moracco, he is probably a cutie like Milan!
Wow! This brutha has been through hell and high water. I’m glad to see that Mike has made changes to his life for the better. He has a lovely family. I’m very happy for them.
I was listening to a sports program the other day and the reporters have known Mike since he began fightinh. They said Mike is very intelligent and well read. They were glad for his turn around and that people got to see the other side of him.
I’m so excited because he is vegan like me!
Does anyone know if all of his children have place names?
I really have come to like Mike Tyson. We are all unfolding redemption stories and should never judge someone’s road to their best selves. I’m proud of him and pray for his continued blessings.
Very well stated Amber. Thank you.
Everything you said is true. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes and have/will sin in life. Chris Brown is another person that came to my mind as I read your statement. I wish people would let go of the past and give him a chance again. People must stop judging and pretending that they are flawless.
There but for the grace of God go we all…
Im always happy to see Mike and fam…glad to see he is doing well and enjoying life…Beautiful fam
What a positive turn around.
R.I.P. Exodus!
Milan and Morocco haha kinda cute. If they wish to have more they could use Miami, Michigan, Maui, Mexico or Malaysia. Definitely unique.
lol. this story was very moving so that lil comic reflect helped…Michigan..lol