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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 we have received during this difficult time, Izumi told NPR via email. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. ....
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 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, Izumi told NPR via email. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. ....
Updated: 20:29 ET, Jul 16 2021 BIZ Markie was a hip hop legend who left a lasting legacy on the music world. Known as the Clown Prince of Hip Hop, he began his career working as a human beatbox for acts MC Shan and Roxanne Shanté. 3 Who is Biz Markie? Biz Markie was an American rapper, singer and hip hop legend. Markie was born in Harlem and started getting noticed while performing at colleges in Washington, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. He released his debut album Goin Off in 1988, featuring the hit single Make Music With Your Mouth, Biz and underground classics Vapors, Pickin Boogers and Nobody Beats the Biz. ....
David Corio/Redferns/Getty Images Damn, this one hurts. Lighters up for the hip-hop legend Biz Markie, the Diabolical One, the Inhuman Orchestra, one of the most universally beloved figures anywhere in the music world. The Biz was the class clown of old-school Eighties hip-hop, but he preferred the title of the Human Beatbox and Rap King. He brought his own kind of wild-style chaos to everything he did, a jester with soul, which is why he became the all-time champion of cameos he made every song he touched better. When it came to freestyling, beatboxing, rocking the party, or just making booger jokes dance, nobody beat the Biz. ....
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 received during this difficult time,” Izumi told NPR via email. “Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years.” ....