R I P to Biz Markie: A True Hip-Hop Pioneer & Trendsetter
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Biz Markie, New York rapper known as clown prince of hip-hop, dies at 57
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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.
Biz Markie, Just a Friend rapper, has died at 57 By Stephen Smith, Zoe Christen Jones
July 16, 2021 / 8:28 PM / CBS News
Biz Markie, the charismatic rapper whose infectious 1989 single Just a Friend became a pop culture classic, has died, his manager confirmed in a statement. Markie, whose real name is Marcel Theo Hall, 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, the statement said. 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, the statement added. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.