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Biz Markie, Rapper And "Unsung Hero" in Hip Hop, Dead at 57 E! 4 hrs ago Replay Video The hip hop community just lost a friend. Biz Markie, the rapper behind the 1989 hit "Just a Friend," died at age 57 on Friday, July 16, E! News confirms. "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 spokesperson told E! News in a statement on July 16. "We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time," the statement went on. "Biz created a leg...

Biz Markie, "Just a Friend" rapper, has died at 57 By Stephen Smith, Zoe Christen Jones July 16, 2021 / 8:28 PM / CBS News Biz Markie, the charismatic rapper whose infectious 1989 single "Just a Friend" became a pop culture classic, has died, his manager confirmed in a statement. Markie, whose real name is Marcel Theo Hall, 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," the statement said.  "Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celeb...