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United States Miami Mike has transitioned from a challenging early life to become a multi-platinum independent record label CEO, motivational speaker, and community leader.
Mike is business partners with Chris Lighty, CEO of Violator Management.
Mike is business partners with De'Shea Townsend of the Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he throws the annual Car and Bike Show in Batesville, MS.
The Palm Tree Foundation, co-founded by Miami Mike and De'Shea Townsend, is sponsored by Budweiser.
Mike is business partners with Jay Shields, CEO of S.C.M. Awards and Jay Shields Promotions, with whom he owns Palm Tree Radio (PTE Radio).
Micheal Sykes, known globally as M.I.A.M.I. Mike, which stands for “Money Isn’t A Major Issue,” developed a strong work ethic from a young age in Panola County, MS. After his parents divorced at age 9, he navigated a period of rebellion and early involvement in illegal activities. A life-changing event occurred in January 1996 when he was sentenced to 25 years to life in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. This experience served as a turning point, leading him to focus his efforts on positive community engagement and professional endeavors.
Upon his release, Micheal established Palm Tree Ent. in 2000, an independent record label. A few years later, he signed his first artist, Yung Keyz from Phoenix, AZ. Expanding his reach, he founded Palm Tree Booking two years later, a booking agency that has arranged performances for prominent artists such as 50 Cent, G Unit, Young Jeezy, T.I., Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane, L.L. Cool J, New Edition, Bobby Brown, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil-Wayne, Kanye West, Birdman, Drake, R. Kelly, Trey Songz, Yo-Gotti, and Frankie Beverly & Maze. He was instrumental in securing a major record deal for Soulja Boy, helping him earn significant amounts per show prior to signing. In 2005, he co-founded the Palm Tree Foundation with De’Shea Townsend of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a non-profit dedicated to assisting low-income families, widows, and homeless individuals.
Throughout his career, Miami Mike has received several accolades for his business success and community contributions. In 2008, he was awarded the Key to the City in Greenville, MS. The Annual SCM Awards created “The M.I.A.M.I. Mike Up & Comin’ Award” in 2010. He was recognized as “Humanitarian of the Year” in 2013 and received the “Hustler of the Decade” award in 2018 for his work in producing multi-platinum recording artists on an independent label. In addition to his leadership roles at Palm Tree Ent. and as president of Soulja Boy’s S.O.D.M.G., he is a nationwide concert promoter, executive producer, booking agent, artist manager, professional barber, motivational speaker, author, hype-man, and DJ.
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