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Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies

George Shafe 2 months ago

LOS ANGELES – Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple regarded for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 basic “Just a Close friend,” has died. He was 57.

Markie’s agent, Jenni Izumi, stated the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his spouse by his facet. The trigger of demise has not been released.

“We are grateful for the numerous calls and prayers of guidance that we have acquired for the duration of this hard time,” Izumi reported in a assertion. “Biz made a legacy of artistry that will endlessly be celebrated by his field friends and his beloved enthusiasts whose

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Rapper Biz Markie has died at the age 57

George Shafe 2 months ago

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  • US rapper, Biz Markie, authentic identify Marcel Corridor, has died at the age of 57.
  • A result in of death was not shared for the rapper, best known for his song Just a Pal, however he had experienced health and fitness issues in recent many years relevant to Type 2 diabetes.
  • Tributes have been pouring in for the DJ and producer from Roots drummer Questlove and Will Smith. The rapper starred together with the latter making a unforgettable cameo as a beatboxing alien in Gentlemen In Black II.

American rapper, DJ and

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