Michael Diamond

Michael Diamond, a.k.a. Mike D, (born November 201965) is a founding member of the Beastie Boys. Along with fellow members, the King Adrock and MCA, Mike D is one-third of this trio of New York hip hop royalty. Mike D raps, sings punk, and plays drums in the Beastie Boys.

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November 20 - 1965 - Beastie Boys - The King Adrock - MCA - New York - Hip hop - Raps - Punk - Drums

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Mike D was the founder and president of Grand Royal Records, the Beastie Boys' own record company. Along with the Latch Brothers, Mike D created the soundtrack for Jet Set Radio Future for Xbox.

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Grand Royal Records - Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox

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He attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York for six months. It is rumored that he was expelled after throwing a keg from the 9th floor of the Jewett's tower. It is the common consensus that this is a myth.

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Vassar College - Poughkeepsie - New York

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Mike D. is married to Tamra Davis, director of such films as Half-Baked starring Dave Chappelle.

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