Money Mike Costume
Put some pimpin' in your look with this comedy classic.
Money Mike, played by Katt Williams in the holiday comedy Friday After Next, is one of the franchise's most memorable characters. Known for his pint-sized stature and massive attitude, his look is defined by a flashy, colorful pimp suit and oversized gold accessories. This costume is a hilarious, high-energy choice for Halloween or 2000s-themed parties.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $45–95
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What you need for a Money Mike costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Money Mike costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Lime green pimp suit
A matching lime green suit jacket and trousers, often featuring zebra or leopard print trim on the collar and cuffs.
DIY: Use a bright green blazer and matching trousers, and fabric-glue faux animal print trim to the lapels.
Orange satin button-down shirt
A shiny, silk-like orange or yellow button-down shirt worn open at the collar.
DIY: Use any bright silk or satin shirt from a thrift store.
Wide-brimmed lime green hat
A matching lime green hat with a wide brim, often decorated with a feather or animal print band.
DIY: Take a wide-brimmed fedora, spray paint it lime green, and tuck a large craft feather into the band.
Chunky gold jewelry
Multiple thick gold chain necklaces and oversized gold rings.
DIY: Spray paint plastic toy chains with metallic gold paint.
Gold pimp cup
A metallic gold chalice or goblet, optionally decorated with rhinestones.
DIY: Take a plastic wine goblet, spray paint it gold, and glue faux rhinestones around the rim.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Money Mike costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange satin button-down shirt, leaving the top three buttons open to show off your chest and jewelry.
- 2
Put on the matching lime green suit trousers and jacket.
- 3
Layer several chunky gold chain necklaces around your neck, letting them hang over the open shirt.
- 4
Place the wide-brimmed lime green hat on your head, tilting it slightly to one side for attitude.
- 5
Slide oversized gold rings onto your fingers.
- 6
Carry the gold pimp cup in one hand to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a slicked-back, feathered perm look, or wear a short black feathered wig. Add a thin, neatly trimmed pencil mustache.
Money Mike for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Craig or Day-Day dressed in their blue local mall security guard uniforms.
- group
- Form a group with Craig, Day-Day, Pinky, and Elroy from the Friday franchise.
- Plus size
- Look for pimp suit costume sets with elastic waistbands for a comfortable and flexible fit.
Tips
- Keep a stack of fake dollar bills in your pocket to throw or hand out for photos.
- Practice Money Mike's high-pitched voice and famous lines, like 'Hold up, wait a minute,' to stay in character.
- Wear comfortable black dress shoes or loafers, as you will be doing a lot of strutting.
Money Mike costume FAQ
- What color is Money Mike's suit?
- Money Mike's most iconic outfit from Friday After Next is a bright lime green pimp suit paired with a contrasting orange satin shirt.
- How do I style the hair for a Money Mike costume?
- You can use a short, feathered black wig styled into a relaxed perm or slicked-back look, paired with a thin mustache.
- What props do I need for a Money Mike costume?
- The essential props are a matching wide-brimmed hat, chunky gold chains, and a gold pimp cup or chalice.
Did you know? Katt Williams ad-libbed many of his most famous lines as Money Mike in Friday After Next, which helped launch his mainstream comedy career.