Did you know Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali were super tight? Yes early on, while Muhammad Ali was still named Cassius Clay and taking in the teachings of the NOI by Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm took on a mentor role with Ali. Ali once said, “My first impression of Malcolm X was how could a Black man talk about the government and white people and act so bold and not be shot at? He was fearless. That really attracted me." Friction came when Malcolm started making moves and saying things unapproved by Elijah Muhammad, but ultimately ended when Malcolm exposed his extramarital affairs. There’s a whole doc on Netflix about it if you haven’t seen it. It’s called “Blood Brothers,” very emotional watch.