Biz Markie
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| Birth name | Marcel Theo Hall |
| Born | April 8, 1964 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | Patchogue, New York[1] |
| Died | July 16, 2021 (aged 57) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1985–2021 |
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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.[2] He married Tara Hall in 2005.[3]
Markie was nicknamed the "Clown Prince of Hip Hop".[4]
On July 1, 2021, there had been rumours about Markie dying.[5]
Biz Markie died 15 days later on July 16 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland from diabetes-related problems at the age of 57.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
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| 1988 | Goin' Off |
| 1989 | The Biz Never Sleeps |
| 1991 | I Need a Haircut |
| 1993 | All Samples Cleared! |
| 2003 | Weekend Warrior |
Other websites
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.