The rapper's 1989 single has been played for decades. Rapper Biz Markie has died. He was 57 years old. Markie, whose real name was Marcel Theo Hall, was a rapper, producer and DJ in his career, but ...

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 ...

The world has lost a hero and a one-of-one personality – Biz Markie. Biz Markie, the legendary rapper, beatboxer, DJ, actor, comedian, and television personality has died from complications from Type ...

Biz Markie performs for fans during halftime of the Denver Nuggets’ 105-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Dec. 12, 2009. The hip-hop staple known for his ...

Biz Markie, most famous for his iconic song "Just a Friend," has died. He was 57. Markie's brother, Diamond Shell, confirmed the news on Facebook on Friday. "To the baddest in the beats icon legend … ...

The Hip-Hop community will Biz Markie tomorrow during his funeral proceedings, which will be attended by a variety of rap stars. A variety of friends, family, and Hip-Hop stars will gather to lay the ...

LOS ANGELES - Marcel Theo Hall, better known by his stage name Biz Markie, has died at the age of 57. The American rapper, singer, actor and comedian had been under medical care in the past few weeks ...

A documentary about the life and career of the late rapper Biz Markie is coming to Showtime on the same day as hip-hop’s 50th birthday. The Sacha Jenkins-directed documentary All Up In The Biz, ...

Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic "Just a Friend," has died. He was 57.Markie's representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died ...