Mike D is well known as an American rapper and a founding member of the hip hop group the Beastie Boys.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Michael Louis Diamond, also known as Mike D, was born on November 20, 1965, in New York City, New York, to Harold Diamond and Hester Diamond. His father was an art dealer, and his mother was a designer. He spent the majority of his childhood in Tribeca.
Mike attended Saint Ann’s School before continuing his education at Walden School in New York City. He comes from a Jewish family.
Mike D’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Mike D, born on November 20, 1965, is 56 years old as of today, July 22, 2022. His height is 1.78 m and he weighs 75 kg.
Mike D’s Profession & Career
Mike D began his career in 1979, forming the rock band The Young Aborigines. Two years later, his friend Adam Yauch joined the band and took over as bassist. Guitarist John Berry was the band’s other member. The band’s name was then changed to “Beastie Boys.”
When guitarist and singer Adam Horovitz joined the group in 1983, their sound shifted from punk to hip hop. Mike and the other Beastie Boys members founded the record label Grand Royal Records in 1992.
Mike was also interested in interior design, creating a toile wallpaper with a Brooklyn theme. It was used in Chelsea’s Marquee nightclub.
Yauch, the band’s bass player, died in 2012, and the band was nearly disbanded. On the other hand, Mike decided to start over and record the song “Humberto Vs. The New Reactionaries” in 2013. In August 2013, he also released the remix song “Bad Dancer” online.
As the producer of their music album, he worked with the rock band “Portugal. The Man.” Mike also produced Slaves’ second studio album, “Take Control,” released in September 2016. The following year, he worked on a song with singer-songwriter Jack Johnson called “Big Sur.”
Achievements and Awards
Mike D has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his illustrious career. In 2008, he and his band members won the prestigious Grammy Award for “Best Pop Instrumental Album” for the song “The Mix-Up.”
He was nominated for another Grammy Award in the category “Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books, and Storytelling)” in 2020 for the music album “Beastie Boys Book.”
Mike D’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
Mike married his wife Tamra Davis, a film, television, and music video director, in 1993. Davis Diamond and Skyler Diamond, their two beautiful children, are the result of their union. They have legally divorced. He lives in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, with his children.
Mike D’s Salary and Net Worth
His net worth is estimated to be more than $100 million as of July 2022. He amassed a considerable fortune due to his successful rapper, singer, and music artist career.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Mike D |
Real Name | Michael Louis Diamond |
Gender | Male |
Age | 56 years old |
Birth Date | 20 November 1965 |
Birth Place | New York, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.78 m |
Weight | 75 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Wife | Tamra Davis (m. 1993-N/A) |
Children | Yes (Skyler Diamond, Davis Diamond) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Rapper |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | $100 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |