Who Killed Mike Tyson’s Bodyguard Darryl Baum? A Look at His Life and Death

Darryl Baum was born on August 20, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up with two siblings, Zakia and Tyrone, though little else is documented about his family. In 2000, Baum allegedly shot rapper 50 Cent nine times outside his grandmother’s home. He served a prison sentence in the 1990s alongside Mike Tyson. After their release, Tyson brought him onto his personal security team. On June 10, 2010, Baum was ambushed on a quiet street and shot in the back of the head. Police later arrested Damion Hardy, Zareh Sarkissian and Eric Moore, tying the killing to a feud with a rival gang. His brother Tyrone sought vengeance but was also killed in retaliation. Baum’s story underscores the deadly risks of gang rivalries and street loyalty.

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