Biz Markie, Rapper And Unsung Hero in Hip Hop, Dead at 57 E! 4 hrs ago
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The hip hop community just lost a friend.
Biz Markie, the rapper behind the 1989 hit Just a Friend, died at age 57 on Friday, July 16, E! News confirms. 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, his spokesperson told E! News in a statement on July 16. We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time, the statement went on. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years.