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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BOSTON, MA – Jetsetter today announced its first annual Hotel Food Awards, which pay respect to the best restaurants, minibars, room service menus and turndown traditions at hotels worldwide.
BOSTON, MA – Jetsetter today announced its first annual Hotel Food Awards, which pay respect to the best restaurants, minibars, room service menus and turndown traditions at hotels worldwide.
In an effort to provide better direction to its members who value food as part of their travel, Jetsetter contributors ate their way from St. Martin to Southeast Asia, sampling cuisine poolside, in the African wild, inside a private cave and in their hotel rooms – among other notable experiences.