Michael Diamond

Biography

Michael Louis Diamond, known professionally as Mike D, is a founding member of the hip-hop group Beastie Boys alongside his high school friends Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Adam "MCA" Yauch. The trio gained widespread recognition after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and forming music videos for their hit songs. Diamond also ventured into solo projects, including a 2020 documentary co-written with Tamra Davis.