Hip-Hop Wired

Biz Markie Is NOT Dead

Fortunately, a news story about Biz Markie’s death is not true. Per the iconic rapper’s wife, the Biz is still alive. On Wednesday evening (June 30), in a now-deleted tweet and news story, Revolt ...
Yahoo

Biz Markie, Rapper Known for ‘Just a Friend,’ Dies at 57

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Biz Markie, the rapper, singer and actor behind the 1989 hit “Just a Friend,” died Friday in Baltimore. He was 57. “It is with ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Showtime To Release Biz Markie Documentary ‘All Up In The Biz’

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 ...
WMUR

Biz Markie, known for classic rap song 'Just a Friend,' dies at 57

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, said the rapper-DJ died ...
Rolling Stone

Biz Markie, the ‘Clown Prince of Hip-Hop,’ Dead at 57

Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose jovial goofiness, boundless, off-kilter creativity and innovative music made him a singular presence in both hip-hop and pop culture at ...