Mike D
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music.apple.comHere are the latest updates I can share about Mike D (Michael Diamond of the Beastie Boys) based on recent reporting:
Solo music and touring: Mike D has released his debut solo single, Switch Up, marking his first new material since the Beastie Boys’ era and the band’s final album. He’s also announced performance plans including headline shows and festival appearances across Europe, with early dates in Europe reported in May 2026. This represents a notable shift as he pursues solo projects after Beastie Boys years. [Sources referenced in coverage: May 2026 reporting on Switch Up and solo shows.]
Public activity and visibility: Following the single’s release and the associated touring buzz, Mike D has been active in promoting the material, including online activity around new music and live appearances, signaling a continued focus on his solo career. [Source coverage from May 2026.]
Death-hoax clarifications: There were circulating death hoaxes in mid-2025, but official statements confirmed Mike D remained alive and well, continuing his musical activities. Fans and outlets reiterated that the rumors were false. [Source coverage from mid-2025.]
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music.apple.comFrom teasing music for the last month, the release comes as a well-awaited return.
www.skiddle.comIt was co-produced by his two sons
www.musicradar.comThe Beastie Boys are a hip hop group from New York City who started as an experimental hardcore funk group. However, they transitioned to hip-hop with notable albums like ‘License to Ill.’ They were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, and the band itself broke up in 2014. However, acclaimed […]
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music.apple.comFrom teasing music for the last month, the release comes as a well-awaited return.
www.skiddle.comMike D will kick off his first ever solo headline tour with two nights at a 1,150-capacity London club
www.loudersound.comNews of musician Mike D’s death spread quickly earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. However, the June 2025 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax, Beastie Boys ex-singer is alive and well.
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