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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.
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Published Jul 16, 2021Biz Markie the American rapper, singer, beatboxer, DJ, producer and actor known best for his 1989 single Just a Friend has died. Representatives for the artist confirmed his passing this evening, though a cause of death was not revealed. He was 57. 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, representatives said in a statement to We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time, the statement continued. 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. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter. We respec
Biz had been struggling with his health for over a year. In July 2020, he was in a Maryland area hospital receiving treatment related to Type II diabetes. But as the months dragged on, friends of Biz started to worry when they hadn’t heard any updates for six months.
DX was told at the time, “He’s not doing great, but it’s not as scandalous as it felt in the beginning. Short story is Biz is diabetic, he had slipped into a diabetic coma, but that has happened to him in the past and it would only last a little while. He would go to the hospital, get discharged and get his meds under control. This particular time, he had a stroke while he was in the middle of the coma.”
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