Michael Willis Heard, known for the viral “Yes King” audio, has died. His daughter, Mykel, announced his passing on November 9, 2025, through a Facebook post. Specific details about the time, place, and cause of his death have not been shared.
The viral “Yes King” meme originated from a clip of Michael’s video that was reposted on TikTok. In the clip, he says,
“Yes, King,”which inspired many meme creations from netizens.
According to his Instagram bio, Heard was a pansexual and polyamorous man who produced adult content featuring men. His daughter mentioned in her Facebook post that many people disapproved of his lifestyle and even wished him harm.
In episode 11 of his podcast, Kingz In Konversation, Michael answered 21 questions with co-hosts. When asked about his greatest achievement, he instantly named his daughter, Mykel, who was 18 and preparing for nursing school at the time.
“Having a child changed my life, and I was only able to live freely as a pansexual and polyamorous man when Mykel told me to be myself.”
Michael also revealed that before becoming an adult content creator, he served as a pastor and spiritual leader.
Michael Willis Heard, the creator of the viral “Yes King” meme, has passed away; he was a pansexual content creator, spiritual leader, and devoted father celebrated by many online.