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Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, “Just A Friend.” His death was confirmed by his manager, Jenni D. Izumi. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,” I...

Biz Markie, in an undated photo from the early years. Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, "Just A Friend." His death was confirmed by his manager, Jenni D. Izumi. "We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that w...

Biz Markie, in an undated photo from the early years. Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, "Just A Friend." His death was confirmed by his manager, Jenni D. Izumi. "We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that w...

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption Biz Markie, in an undated photo from the early years. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, "Just A Friend." His de...

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," rep...

Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, “Just A Friend.” His death was confirmed by his manager, Jenni D. Izumi. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have re...

The Avalanches Share Mario Caldato Jr ‘Frontier Psychiatrist’ Remix The Avalanches have released remix of ‘Frontier Psychiatrist’ by Cario Caldata Jr ahead of the expanded 20th anniversary release of ‘Since I Left You’ in June. ’ Brazilian/American producer Caldato is known for his work with Beastie Boys and Jack Johnson. Caldato co-produced singles for Tone Loc and Young MC and was the engineer of the second Beastie Boys album ‘Paul’s Boutique’. That set him on a series of ...

Mike D auctioning Beastie Boys memorabilia for charity Beastie Boys Mike D used to give any awards the group received to his mother, saying they werent "something [he] needed to look at." Sadly, Mikes mother passed away, leaving all of that collected memorabilia to collect dust, so Mike is putting the items up for auction via Southebys, to benefit Good Eats, a program that feeds hungry elementary school children on weekends. "What’s up?", Mike writes on Instagram. "This feels a bit weird to ...