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Biz Markie dead at 57: LL Cool J, Tamron Hall, 50 Cent, Bootsy Collins & more pay tearful tributes to rap pioneer
Updated: 0:04 ET, Jul 17 2021
LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Tamron Hall, Pharrell, Bootsy Collins and more stars paid tearful tributes to iconic rap pioneer Biz Markie.
He passed away at the age of 57 following his battle with diabetes on Friday.
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Biz Markie during Martin Lawrence Presents The 1st Amendment Stand-Up Comedy Show for Starz at The Improv in San Jose, California, United States. (Photo by John Medina/WireImage for Starz Entertainment)Credit: Getty Images It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, Hip Hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully passed away. We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time, the rep said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.