Myke Wright is a multihyphenate creative whose career spans comedy, acting, music, design, and now visual art. He is best known as a stand-up comedian, with appearances on Adam Devine's House Party and Laughs, where his observational humor and laid-back delivery helped him build an early following.
Acting has also played a consistent role in his career. His credits include How to Be a Grown Up, Doubting Thomas, and the short film Tell Me What You Know About Cyrus, according to IMDb. Each project reflects Wright’s preference for character-driven storytelling and offbeat creative choices.
Detroit Roots and the Move to Los Angeles
Wright grew up on Detroit’s Westside, a background that continues to influence his creative perspective. According to VoyageLA, he spent his early years juggling music, video production, and art college before deciding to pursue comedy more seriously. That decision led him to relocate to Los Angeles in 2012, where he immersed himself in stand-up while expanding into other creative fields.
The move proved foundational. Los Angeles gave Wright the space to experiment across mediums, laying the groundwork for a career that resists easy categorization. Comedy remained the entry point, but design, music, and visual art soon followed.
Designer, Innovator, and Founder of ümi
Beyond entertainment, Wright has made a name for himself in fashion and design. He has contributed designs to EMLE, a Detroit-based luxury clothing brand, and later founded his own design and innovation company, ümi. The brand is centered on improving quality of life through thoughtful products and experiences, merging aesthetics with function.
That philosophy carried into his Los Angeles art gallery event. The exhibition reflected Wright’s interest in human-centered design and creative experimentation, positioning him as more than a performer and firmly within the broader contemporary art conversation.
How Lizzo and Myke Wright’s Love Story Began
Lizzo and Wright’s connection predates their romance. In 2016, they worked together as cohosts on MTV Wonderland, building a friendship rooted in shared humor and creative energy. Years later, that friendship evolved into something deeper.
The “Truth Hurts” singer confirmed their relationship during an April 2022 interview with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM series Radio Andy. Just months later, the couple made their red carpet debut at the FYC event for Lizzo’s Amazon Prime Video series, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, in June 2022.
In December 2022, Lizzo spoke candidly about Wright on Howard Stern’s show, saying she was fully committed to him and saw him as her lifelong partner. The statement resonated with fans who had watched her journey toward self-love and emotional stability.