Rapper Biz Markie, a Harlem native, dies at 57; recorded huge hit ‘Just a Friend’
Rapper Biz Markie, a Harlem native known for his 1989 smash “Just a Friend,” died Friday.
He was 57. Jenni D. Izumi, his CEO at Biz Markie Inc., confirmed the news Friday night in a statement:
“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. 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 respectfully request privacy for his family as they mourn their loved one.”
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Injury-prone White Sox, Orioles face off
Field Level Media
09 Jul 2021, 11:19 GMT+10
The injury-riddled Chicago White Sox come to Baltimore Friday and will face another team dealing with players down. So far, though, the White Sox have been playing much better than the struggling Orioles.
Chicago is missing a number of key players due to injuries but the White Sox received some good news Thursday when they said that left fielder Eloy Jimenez will start a rehab assignment Friday at High-A Winston-Salem.
Jimenez had surgery to fix a ruptured left pectoral tendon after being hurt late in spring training and has yet to play a game this year. The good news is the White Sox said the slugger who has banged out 45 homers in 177 career games over two seasons in the majors is far ahead of schedule in his recovery.
Amtrak is working on digging a new Baltimore tunnel — named for Frederick Douglass — that officials say will drastically cut back on delays msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fires spread to 12 rowhomes, two of which were occupied, in southwest Baltimore Friday afternoon, officials said.Firefighters were called around 1:55 p.m. to the area of South Fulton Avenue in Carrollton Ridge, where two vacant dwellings were on fire. Officials said the fire spread to additional houses.The Baltimore City Fire Department said as many as five alarms were called. We re thinking because of the wind right now, the fires and the embers, they were through the roof, possibly could ve blown to other areas, Assistant Fire Chief Charles Svehla said.Officials said fire spread to an occupied home in the 1800 block of Ramsay Street and to homes on both sides of Fulton Avenue, where various forms of fire were quickly extinguished.A more significant fire ignited in a roof of a home in the 300 block of North Mount Street.One firefighter was injured. No civilian injuries were reported.Baltimore City fire officials said mutual aid support came from first responders in Anne Arunde