Marshawn Lynch candid interview: ‘I feel I was never meant to be famous’
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has never been very fond of media or the fame that comes along with being a star NFL athlete.
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Although Lynch has come out his shell somewhat over the last year, it is very rare to hear him speak candidly about his past and his current events as he prefers to keep his life private.
Lynch, in a recent interview with ESPN, opened up for a rare opportunity in giving a glimpse into his past.
“Most people told me growing up that I would either be dead or in jail by the age of 18,” Lynch told ESPN. “I have friends that didn’t make it to 18. I’ve got homeboys now that have been in jail since they was 16. This is something that I wanted to change in my neighborhood. I felt if I could influence one kid to try to help them through life, that’s a win for me.”
Lynch is currently trying to make a difference through his “Family First” foundation that helps underprivileged children in his hometown of Oakland, California.
“I feel that’s most important,” Lynch continued. “To put a different light into their lives and let them know that they actually do have a chance.”
Although Lynch has come so far since his childhood in Oakland, he still feels he was never suited for fame.
“Being in this position, I feel I was never meant to be famous so somebody wanted to keep tabs on me and follow my every move,” Lynch said candidly. “That’s not something that I’m into. For the love and support, I appreciate that. But it might get a little bit out of hand with some people. At the end of the day, we shower and shave the same as everybody else does. That’s my perspective on it.”
Lynch is quite the insightful individual when he opens up, but at the end of the day, he only needs to do what is required of him when it comes to media and that is it. What matters most to Lynch is helping children through his foundation and helping the Seattle Seahawks win football games.
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