Biz Markie

Biz Markie
Biz Markie
	Biz Markie in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Marcel Theo Hall
Born	April 8, 1964; Harlem, New York, U.S.
Origin	Patchogue, New York
Died	July 16, 2021 (aged 57); Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop; golden age hip hop; comedy hip hop;
Occupation(s)	Rapper; singer; disc jockey; songwriter; record producer;
Years active	1985–2021
Labels	Tommy Boy; Cold Chillin'; Warner Bros.;
Formerly of	Juice Crew; The Flip Squad;

Marcel Theo Hall (April 8, 1964 – July 16, 2021), known professionally as Biz Markie, was an American rapper, DJ, and record producer. He was best known for his 1989 single, "Just a Friend".

Markie was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. He married Tara Hall in 2005.

Markie was nicknamed the "Clown Prince of Hip Hop".

On July 1, 2021, there had been rumours about Markie dying.

Biz Markie died 15 days later on July 16 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland from diabetes-related problems at the age of 57.

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album
1988	Goin' Off
1989	The Biz Never Sleeps
1991	I Need a Haircut
1993	All Samples Cleared!
2003	Weekend Warrior

Other websites

Biz Markie's Official website

References

↑ "Rapper Biz Markie from Long Island dies at 57". Newsday. July 17, 2021. Archived from the original on July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
↑ "Biz Markie". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
↑ Kavanagh, Joanne (2021-07-17). "Who is Biz Markie's wife Tara?". The US Sun. Archived from the original on 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
↑ "Biz Markie, the clown prince of hip-hop, found a home at Yo! MTV Raps. | MTV Photo Gallery". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
↑ Newman, Jason (July 1, 2021). "Biz Markie Rep Refutes Death Rumors". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
↑ Shafer, Ellise. "Biz Markie, Rapper Known for 'Just a Friend,' Dies at 57". Variety. Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2021-07-16.

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[1] "Rapper Biz Markie from Long Island dies at 57". Newsday. July 17, 2021. Archived from the original on July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

[2] "Biz Markie". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2021-07-17.

[3] Kavanagh, Joanne (2021-07-17). "Who is Biz Markie's wife Tara?". The US Sun. Archived from the original on 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2021-07-17.

[4] "Biz Markie, the clown prince of hip-hop, found a home at Yo! MTV Raps. | MTV Photo Gallery". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2011.

[5] Newman, Jason (July 1, 2021). "Biz Markie Rep Refutes Death Rumors". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.

[6] Shafer, Ellise. "Biz Markie, Rapper Known for 'Just a Friend,' Dies at 57". Variety. Archived from the original on 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2021-07-16.