Sad News: Biz Markie, Unforgettable Hip-hop Figure Has Died 7/16/21

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 rep Jenni Izumi said in a statement. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time.

Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name Biz Markie, rapper, singer, DJ, record producer, actor, comedian has died. He was best known for his 1989 single off what would become his most successful album The Biz Never Sleeps, thanks to its breakout track “Just a Friend”.

“Just a Friend”, would go on to become a Top 40 hit. The song was listed on VH1’s list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time.

Sad News, Biz Markie has died