Mike WiLL Made-It Bio: Net Worth, Songs, Wife, Age, Children, Height, Parents

Biography

Mike WiLL Made-It (born Michael Len Williams II on March 23, 1989, in Marietta, Georgia) is a renowned American record producer, rapper, songwriter, and record executive.

He is the founder and CEO of EarDrummers Entertainment.He rose to prominence in the early 2010s as the go-to producer for Southern hip-hop and trap music, crafting signature beats for artists like Future, Gucci Mane, Rae Sremmurd, and Miley Cyrus.

His breakthrough came with production on tracks like Juicy J’s “Bandz a Make Her Dance” (2012), Future’s “Turn On the Lights” (2012), and Rae Sremmurd’s “No Flex Zone” and “No Type” (2014).

One of his biggest mainstream successes was executive producing and heavily contributing to Miley Cyrus’s 2013 album Bangerz, including the hit “We Can’t Stop” and “23” with Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa.

He also produced massive singles like Beyoncé’s “Formation” (2016), Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” (2017; Grammy winner for Best Rap Song), and Beyoncé & JAY-Z’s “Apeshit” (2018).

Known for his signature “Mike WiLL Made-It” producer tag, deep 808s, atmospheric synths, and genre-blending style, he has become one of the most influential producers of the 2010s and 2020s. His debut studio album, Ransom 2, was released in 2017.

American record producer
Mike WiLL Made-It
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Michael Len Williams II
Stage Name:	Mike WiLL Made-It
Born:	23 March 1989 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Marietta, Georgia, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Georgia State University
Height:	183 cm
Parents:	Shirley Williams, Michael Williams Sr.
Siblings:	2
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Miley Cyrus (2013-2014)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Record Producer • Rapper
Net Worth:	$20 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Michael Len Williams II, known professionally as Mike WiLL Made-It, was born on March 23, 1989, in Marietta, Georgia.

The youngest of three children, he grew up in a close-knit African-American family with deep musical roots.

His father, Michael Williams Sr., a former IBM executive who moonlighted as a club DJ in the 1970s and 1980s, exposed him early to performance and production, while his mother, Shirley Williams, a bank loan officer and former gospel singer with artist Dottie Peoples, instilled in the household a strong sense of Christian discipline and spirituality that shaped his work ethic.

He has two older sisters; the eldest served as a drum major at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Raised in the Baptist tradition, Williams attended church regularly throughout his childhood, where gospel music and Sunday services became some of his earliest musical influences alongside the hip-hop his father played at home.

As a teenager, he taught himself to play drums and keyboards (skills he first honed in church) and began producing beats in his bedroom using his father’s old equipment.

Despite pressure from his parents to pursue a traditional path, he enrolled at Georgia State University after graduating high school, maintaining a 3.1 GPA for several semesters before dropping out to fully commit to music production—a decision he has often credited to both his entrepreneurial drive and the faith-based resilience he learned growing up.

Career

Mike WiLL Made-It’s rise began in his bedroom in Marietta, Georgia, where he taught himself production as a teenager using a Korg Triton and sold his earliest beats around Atlanta for a few hundred dollars.

While attending Georgia State University, his gritty, bass-heavy sound caught the attention of Gucci Mane, leading to placements on key mixtapes and the 2009 album The State vs. Radric Davis. By 2011, his signature blend of thundering 808s, dark synths, and the unmistakable “Mike WiLL Made-It” tag had become a staple in Southern hip-hop.

His breakout year came in 2012 with a run of career-defining hits: Future’s atmospheric “Turn On the Lights,” Meek Mill and Rick Ross’ “Tupac Back,” and Juicy J’s club-dominating smash “Bandz a Make Her Dance” featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. That same year, he launched EarDrummer Records—stylized Ear Drummers—as a joint venture with Interscope, laying the foundation for one of modern trap’s most influential labels.

In 2013, Mike WiLL stunned the industry by executive-producing Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz, crafting the global No. 1 “We Can’t Stop” and the viral hit “23.” The project proved his ability to reshape pop music through trap sensibilities. At the same time, he discovered and signed Rae Sremmurd, transforming “No Flex Zone” and “No Type” into cultural touchstones and guiding their debut album SremmLife to platinum status.

From 2016 onward, he operated at hip-hop’s highest echelon. Beyoncé tapped him for the commanding anthem “Formation,” Kendrick Lamar collaborated with him on the Grammy-winning, diamond-certified chart-topper “HUMBLE.” and the explosive “DNA.” He produced “Apeshit” for Beyoncé and JAY-Z, co-crafted “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1” for Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo, and executive-produced the Creed II soundtrack in 2018.

His debut studio project, Ransom 2 (2017), served as a star-studded milestone, featuring Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, André 3000, Big Sean, and many more artists shaped by his production vision. Throughout the 2020s, he maintained a more understated public presence while continuing to deliver high-level work for Beyoncé (Renaissance), Lil Uzi Vert (Eternal Atake), A$AP Rocky, Latto, Future, and 21 Savage.

Today, Mike WiLL Made-It had amassed over a hundred platinum plaques, multiple Grammy Awards, and one of hip-hop’s most respected record labels. His impact on modern trap, pop-rap, and contemporary production makes him one of the most influential producer-entrepreneurs of his generation.

Social Media

• Instagram: Mike WiLL Made-It (@mikewillmadeit)
• Wikipedia: Mike Will Made It
• Facebook: Mike Will Made It
• Twitter: MR. MADE-IT (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) / X
• YouTube: Mike WiLL Made-It
• SoundCloud: Mike WiLL Made-It

Personal Life

Mike WiLL Made-It, born Michael Len Williams II on March 23, 1989, is 36 years old.

He stands at 6 feet tall (183 cm), with an average build, dark brown eyes, and black hair.

Mike WiLL Made-It is not known to be married and has no publicly documented marriages or wife. Similarly, there is no confirmed information about whether he has any children.

His most notable dating history includes a brief romantic encounter with singer Miley Cyrus from 2013 to 2014, during their collaboration on her album Bangerz.

The relationship was described in some contexts as more of a friendship or professional tie, though it garnered media attention at the time due to their joint work on hits like “23.” No other long-term partners or significant dating rumors have been substantiated in reliable sources, suggesting he maintains a low profile in this area.

Net Worth

Mike WiLL Made-It‘s net worth is estimated at $20 million, according to sources like Celebrity Net Worth and various biographical profiles.

This figure reflects earnings from his extensive production credits on multi-platinum hits for artists including Beyoncé (“Formation“), Kendrick Lamar (“Humble.”), Miley Cyrus (Bangerz), Rae Sremmurd, and many others, along with royalties, publishing deals, and his EarDrummer Records label.

In a 2024 Forbes interview, Mike WiLL himself revealed earning approximately $40 million in just the prior two years from production catalog sales and publishing fees alone, suggesting his actual wealth could be significantly higher when factoring in investments (such as Atlanta real estate) and ongoing streams.

Net worth estimates for producers often lag behind recent windfalls due to private deals and catalog valuations.

Discography

Personal Projects (as Lead Artist)

• Est. in 1989 (Pt. 1) (mixtape, 2011)
• Est. in 1989 (Pt. 2) (mixtape, 2012)
• Est. in 1989 2.5 (mixtape, 2012)
• Est. in 1989 (Pt. 3) (mixtape, 2014)
• #MikeWiLLBeenTrill (mixtape with Future, 2013)
• Ransom (mixtape, 2014)
• Ransom 2 (debut studio album/mixtape, 2017) — featuring Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, André 3000, Big Sean, and others
• Creed II: The Album (executive produced soundtrack, 2018) — featuring nearly all original production by Mike WiLL, with appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, and more

Notable Production & Executive Production Credits (Selected Highlights)

His production discography spans over 300 credited songs, with more than 100 RIAA platinum certifications. Key standout tracks and albums include:

• Gucci Mane — early mixtapes and The State vs. Radric Davis (2009)
• Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross — “Tupac Back” (2011)
• Future — “Turn On the Lights,” multiple Pluto tracks (2012)
• 2 Chainz ft. Drake — “No Lie” (2012)
• Juicy J ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz — “Bandz a Make Her Dance” (2012)
• Rihanna — “Pour It Up” (2012)
• Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz — “Mercy” (co-prod, 2012)
• Miley Cyrus — executive producer of Bangerz (2013), including “We Can’t Stop,” “23” (ft. Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J)
• Rae Sremmurd — “No Flex Zone,” “No Type,” “Black Beatles” (ft. Gucci Mane), executive producer of SremmLife (2015), SremmLife 2 (2016), and SR3MM (2018 triple album)
• Beyoncé — “Formation” (2016)
• Kendrick Lamar — “Humble.” (2017, diamond-certified #1 hit), “DNA.” (multiple DAMN. tracks)
• Beyoncé & JAY-Z (The Carters) — “Apeshit” (2018)
• Other major singles: Lil Wayne ft. Drake — “Love Me” (2013), Ciara — “Body Party” (2013), Kanye West — “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1” (2016), Lil Uzi Vert (tracks on Eternal Atake, 2020), Beyoncé (Renaissance contributions, 2022), A$AP Rocky, Latto, Nicki Minaj remixes, and ongoing work with Future, 21 Savage, and Gucci Mane into 2025.