Michael Lawrence Tyler’s stage name is Mystikal. He is an actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter from the United States. His music career began in the 1990s with the release of his debut studio album “Mind of Mystikal.” Since then, he has released six albums, all of which have achieved commercial success and some of which have been certified gold or platinum by the RIAA.
Quick Facts:
| Real Name/Full Name | Michael Lawrence Tyler |
| Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Mystikal |
| Birth Place: | Louisiana, USA |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 22 September 1970 |
| Age/How Old: | 51 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 180 cmIn Feet and Inches – 5′ 11″ |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 88 KgIn Pounds – 194 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Parents Name: | Father – N/AMother – N/A |
| Siblings: | Michelle Tyler |
| School: | Cohen High School |
| College: | N/A |
| Religion: | N/A |
| Nationality: | American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Virgo |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name: | N/A |
| Kids/Children Name: | Million and My’chelle Tyler |
| Profession: | Rapper, songwriter, and actor |
| Net Worth: | $2 Million |
Mystikal Career
When he released his first studio album, the rapper rose to prominence. Michael was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 22, 1970. His father (a convenience store owner) died when he was seven years old. He went to Cohen High School, where he graduated in 1988. He then served in the United States Army for several years as a combat engineer. In the 1990s, he decided to pursue a rap career after being inspired by artists such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Run DMC, and the NWA.
He was offered a tour with Run DMC and Doug E. Fresh after being discovered by several producers. His big break came when he opened for Run DMC at the Treme Center’s outdoor concert. After impressing Leroy Edwards (aka “Precise”), he landed a recording contract with his label Big Boy Records in 1993. Almost immediately after, the young rapper and his producer began work on their self-titled debut studio album, which was released in June 1994.
His popular roles on television and critically acclaimed music projects are what make the Southern hip-hop artist so successful. In the early years of the new millennium, Mystikal began acting alongside his music. He made his film debut in the action film “13 Dead Men” in 2003. Aside from appearing in the music videos of Skinny Jones, Machine Gun Kelly, and Marc Ronson, the rapper has appeared in films and television shows such as “We Are the Beginning,” “My Side Piece,” “Blue for Life,” and “Mississippi Turn.”
According to Wikipedia, Mystikal was involved in a legal dispute regarding sexual battery shortly after the release of his latest album, Tarantula, and was sentenced to prison for six years in January 2004. He made his musical comeback in February 2010 with a performance at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. He hasn’t released a studio album since his return, instead focusing on collaborations with artists such as Mark Ronson, Stevie Stone, Danny, and Trinidad James.
Mystikal Net Worth
Mystikal is an American actor and rapper with a $2 million net worth as of 2022. Mystikal’s songs include “Mind of Mystikal,” “Unpredictable,” and “Ghetto Fabulous.” The last two of these albums reached the top 5 of the Billboard 200 and were certified Platinum.
His 4th album, “Let’s Get Ready,” was his most popular. It went to number one on the Pop charts and Produced the hits “Shake Ya Ass” and “Danger (Been So Long).” Mystikal has had a lot of trouble with the law. From 2004 to 2010, he was locked up on charges of s*xual battery and extortion.
Mystikal Further Legal Troubles
Throughout his career, Mystikal encountered a number of legal issues. In January 2014, he pleaded guilty to s*xual battery and extortion. He was sentenced to six years in state prison. After pleading guilty, he and two of his bodyguards were sentenced together. He was also charged in federal court for failing to file his tax returns for 1998 and 1999. He served the one-year sentence in addition to the six-year sentence he already had.
He was released on January 14, 2010. On February 22, 2012, he was arrested again after a fight with his domestic partner. He was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence battery and sentenced to three months in prison. He turned himself into the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Department after a warrant for his arrest was issued. The charges were dropped on December 17, 2020, due to a lack of evidence.
