Biz Markie

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 rumors about Markie dying.

Markie died fifteen days later on July 16 in Baltimore, Maryland from diabetes-related problems at age 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

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Category:American television actors
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Category:Rappers from New York (state)
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Category:American movie actors