Lakiha Spicer is the third wife of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. Spicer first met Mike Tyson when she was 18 years old, the couple have been married since 9th June 2009.
Mike Tyson married her after he had two failed marriages that were short-lived. Tyson’s marriage to his first wife, Robin Givens, lasted from 7th February 1988 to 14th February 1989. His marriage to his second wife, Monica Turner, lasted from 1997 to 14th February 2003. Both of Tyson’s marriages lasted for one year and six years respectively, but with Lakiha he found his missing rib and has held on to it for many years now.
Profile Summary of Lakiha Spicer
- Full Name: Lakisha Spicer
- Date of Birth: 11th June 1977
- Age: 46 years old
- Place of Birth– Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Entrepreneur
- Net Worth: $3 million (joint account with Tyson)
- Relationship: Married
- Spouse: Mike Tyson
- Children: Milan Tyson and Morocco Elijah Tyson
What is Lakiha Spicer’s Age?
Lakiha Spicer is 46 years old in 2024, and was born in an African-American home on 11th June 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Clarence Fowler Spicer and Rita Spicer. She was then raised alongside her brother, Azheem Spicer, who is older than her by three years.
Later, her parents changed their names to Shamrud-Din Ali and Faridah Ali after their father became a valuable Islamic Cleric in West Philadelphia. He later established himself as the leader of the Philadelphia Masjid on return from jail after he was charged with murder and served a sentence in the 1970s.
How and When Did Lakiha Spicer and Mike Tyson Meet?
Lakiha Spicer and Mike Tyson met during a boxing bout in 1995. Growing up, Lakiha often visited boxing bouts with her dad alongside his friend and promoter Don King. It was on one of their visits that she met Mike Tyson, who was at that time 29. She herself was 18 years old. Lakisha’s beauty captured the famous boxer’s heart, but around that time, Tyson was accused and convicted of rape and was detained for three years. Within this period, Lakisha was still there despite the ups and downs surrounding them.
The duo started dating casually when she was 23 and Tyson was about 34 in the year 2000. Though it was on and off without any commitment on Tyson’s end, Lakiha never gave up on her love for him.
As luck would have it, her commitment soon paid off as their relationship took a right turn and became serious a few weeks after she was convicted for money laundering and conspiracy for 6 months in 2008. It was also during this time that she realized she was carrying the boxer’s child, which she later gave birth to in December 2008 and named her Milan Tyson.
When Did the Couple Get Married?
The birth of their first child together led to Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer tying their nuptial knot on 6th June 2009 at La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel after dating for 6 years. Following their marriage, Lakiha Spicer did not only change her name to what she is famously known today (Kiki Tyson), but she also converted from Islam to Christianity.
On 25 January 2011, their union birthed another child named Morroco Elijah Tyson. The couple lives comfortably in a lavish 6-bedroom home in Seven Hills Henderson, Nevada. Though the age difference between the couple is 11 years, this was never a hindrance to their love and fondness.
Lakiha and Mike Tyson’s Marriage and Relationship Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer first met. |
| 2008 | Lakiha gave birth to a daughter, Milan Tyson. |
| June 6, 2009 | Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer got married. |
| 2011 | Lakiha gave birth to their son, Morocco Tyson. |
| Throughout 2010s | The couple has appeared in public events and has been involved in several of Tyson’s business ventures, including his one-man show on Broadway. |
| 2020s | Both Mike and Lakiha continued to support each other through Tyson’s ventures like his return to boxing and his cannabis business. |
How Many Children Does Lakiha Spicer Have?
Lakiha Spicer has two biological children, namely a daughter, Milan, and a son, Morroco Elijah. She also has five stepchildren courtesy of her husband’s past relationships. A breakdown is provided below.
Lakiha Spicer’s Two Children
Milan Tyson
- Full Name: Milan Tyson
- Year of Birth: 2008
- Age: 16
- Education: N/A
- Occupation/Interest: Tennis
Milan Tyson is the first child of Lakiha Spicer and Mike Tyson, who they had in the year 2012. She is currently 16 years old, though there is no definite information on what day she celebrates her birthday. The celebrity’s daughter has shown interest in tennis and has even played in several national and international junior tennis tournaments. She is famously coached by Patrick Mouratoglu, Serena Williams’ coach.
Morroco Elijah Tyson
- Full Name: Morroco Elijah Tyson
- Date of Birth: 25th January 2011
- Age: 13 years old
- Education: N/A
Morroco Elijah Tyson is the second child of Mike Tyson with Lakiha Spicer and the 8th of all the boxer’s children. He is currently 13 years old and obviously still has a lot of growing up to do. His birth has been well-publicized on social media. One such time was when his father posted a picture of them and tagged it “My son Morroco Tyson, the next generation.” Perhaps we will see a boxing champion emerge from the young Tyson. And just like his sister, he also has a flair for tennis. Due to his love for the game, he flew to France with his parents in 2018 to attend Ronald Garros.
A Look At Lakiha’s Step-children
Mike Tyson has had other women in his life who gave him children. He has 5 other children to the two he welcomed with Lakiha Spicer. He also adopted a child from one of the women he was linked with.
- Gena Tyson is Tyson’s adopted daughter from his marriage to Monica Turner. Gena was born in 1989, and she’s 35 years old.
- Mikey Lorna Tyson was born to Mike and Kimberly Scarborough, but she wasn’t married to the boxer at the time of her birth. Kimberly is the first and eldest child of Tyson, as she was born in the year 1991. The 33 years old is a plus-size model who was selected by Queen Magazine as their November 2016 edition cover girl.
- Rayna Tyson (1997) and Amir Tyson (1999) were born by Monica Turner. Rayna graduated from high school and enrolled at NYU film school, while Amir holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the American University in Washington, D.C.
- Miguel Leon (2002) and Exodus Tyson (2005) were the products of Tyson’s affair with Sol Xochiti in the early 2000s. Sadly, Miguel died at age 4 in 2009 while Exodus has grown to become a musician and volunteer for philanthropy works as he was once sighted and confirmed after he visited a Haiti orphanage home in 2018.
What Does Lakiha Spicer Do For a Living?
Lakiha Spicer is a homemaker, a businesswoman, and a scriptwriter. She has a clothing boutique. She is also said to have co-written the script for her husband’s 2012 TV special, The Undisputed Truth. The Undisputed Truth takes viewers on a fascinating journey into Mike Tyson’s life and career, which has seen him become a legendary name in Boxing.
Tyson himself described this documentary as “This is my story, my mistakes, my heartaches, my joy, my sorrow, my gift, my life, my undisputed truth”. It performed decently with viewers and critics, which means that the likes of Lakiha Spicer did a good job.
What is Lakiha Spicer’s Net Worth?
Lakiha Spicer’s net worth is $3 million. She obviously quite well off but faced accusations of shady dealings in the past. Before Lakiha Spicer’s marriage to the boxer, she and her family had lots of legal issues. In 2004, she was found complicit in a fraud case with her family members. This led to her being sentenced to house arrest and four years probation. In 2008, she was arrested again for criminal conspiracy for scamming her father’s company of £60,000. She was also convicted alongside her mother, who masterminded it for impersonating a maths tutor in sister Clara Muhammad’s school.
Lakiha and Tyson’s union has been going strong for many years now. Within this period, they have had their fair share of marital challenges, especially on Kiki’s part on tolerance and understanding. She has, however, put in a lot of effort to work out the marriage despite her husband’s alleged incessant cheating.
FAQs about Lakiha Spicer
Who is Lakiha Spicer?
Lakiha Spicer is the current wife of Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer. They have been married since June 2009.
How Old Was Lakiha Spicer When She Met Tyson?
Lakiha Spicer was 18 years old when she first met Tyson at the end of his boxing bout in 1995. He was 29 years old, and they did not start dating until five years later, in 2000.
Who are Mike Tyson’s First and Second Wife?
Mike Tyson’s first wife is Robin Givens, while his second wife is Monica Turner. Mike Tyson and his first wife, Robin Givens’ marriage, lasted from 7th February 1988 to 14th February 1989. His marriage to his second wife, Monica Turner, lasted from 1997 to 14th February 2003.
Do Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer have Children?
Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer have two children, namely a daughter, Milan, and a son, Morocco Elijah.
How Tall is Lakiha Spicer?
Lakiha Spier is 5 feet 8 inches or 1.73 cm tall.
Who is Lakiha Spicer’s Father, and What Did He Do?
Lakiha Spicer’s father is Clarence Fowler, an African-American man who converted to Islam and became a cleric under the name Shamsud-din Ali. Lakiha Spicer’s father committed murder in the 70s and spent five years in jail for it. From 2005 to 2013, he served a seven-year jail term for racketeering.