Mike D
American hip hop musician
Michael Diamond, better known as Mike D (born November 20, 1965), is an American rapper. He is a member of the Beastie Boys, a hip hop band.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Diamond |
| Also known as | Mike D, Country Mike, The King of Lunch, Clarence |
| Born | November 20, 1965 |
| Origin | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap rock, hardcore punk, alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, musician, songwriter, drummer |
| Instruments | Rapping, vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Def Jam Records Grand Royal Records Capitol Records |
| Website | www.beastieboys.com |
Diamond co-founded the band "The Young Aborigines" in 1979. They changed the name of the band to the Beastie Boys in 1981. At that time, the band played hardcore punk music. In 1992, he founded his own record label, Grand Royal. He is married to Tamra Davis.
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