Q-Tip, A-Trak, and more have paid tribute to the Just a Friend MC
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
On May 4, 2012, the music world was dealt a crushing blow with the news that Adam Yauch, better known as MCA to Beastie Boys fans, had passed away at the age of 47.
As a member of the pioneering trio, Yauch helped the Beasties meld the worlds of rock and rap together, first as breakout rappers utilizing hard rock samples on the
Licensed to Ill album and later revisiting their punk and hardcore roots as a blistering live act that rocked their own instruments. That inventive career led to a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction just a few weeks prior to Yauch s death.
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