Despite rumors of his demise and condolences from fellow musicians, New York-bred rap pioneer Biz Markie is still alive, according to his publicist. “Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by ...

Rapper Biz Markie has died at the age of 57. His family told TMZ that the man behind the hit “Just a Friend” died of complications from diabetes in a Baltimore hospital surrounded by loved ones. He ...

Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the platinum 1989 single “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57. Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57. Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, ...

On August 11, a new music documentary is set to premiere on Showtime, marking another release that is part of the worldwide celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop. This documentary is part ...

A new action figure of Biz Markie is straight out of the Lionel C. Martin-directed video for “Just a Friend,” from his 1989 album Biz Never Sleeps. The Biz ReAction Figure is dressed in 18th century ...

One of the most beloved rappers will finally have his story told. Showtime is producing a documentary on Biz Markie titled All Up In The Biz. As spotted on HipHopDX, the late-great MC’s life and ...

Biz Markie’s Just A Friend Foundation, non-profit, visits the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. In honor of the opening of Biz Markie’s Emergency Food Pantry in collaboration with Harlem Dowling ...

And they say he’s not a friend. Biz Markie died in July 2021 following several health complications stemming from diabetes and an ensuing stroke. His widow, Tara Hall, has been managing his affairs in ...

Sacha Jenkins is himself a hip-hop veteran. He was one of the founders of the legendary magazine Ego Trip and the creative director of Mass Appeal magazine. He's directed a number of films, including ...

Biz Markie, who infused his music with so much fun and humor that he became known as "The Clown Prince of Hip Hop," has died, his manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed to CNN. Biz Markie, who infused his ...