Biz Markie, the legendary rap pioneer known as “the clown prince of hip hop” and for his 1989 hit single “Just a Friend,” died Friday. He was 57. “It is with profound sadness that we announce, this ...

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Legendary rapper and beatbox master Biz Markie died on July 16, leaving behind a 30-year legacy in music. He was part of the Juice Crew along with Marley Marl, MC Shan, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Mr.

Rapper Biz Markie has died at the age of 57. His family told TMZ that the man behind the hit “Just a Friend” died of complications from diabetes in a Baltimore hospital surrounded by loved ones. He ...

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LOS ANGELES – Biz Markie, the rapper, singer and actor behind the 1989 hit “Just a Friend,” died Friday in Baltimore. He was 57. “It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his ...

Rapper and DJ Biz Markie has died. The self-deprecating rapper was known for his 1989 hit "Just a Friend." Rapper, deejay and pop culture figure Biz Markie died yesterday at the age of 57. A statement ...

Biz Markie, the rapper, singer and actor behind the 1989 hit “Just a Friend,” died Friday in Baltimore. He was 57. “It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by ...