Biz Markie, rapper known for Just a Friend, dies at age 57
by Ben Beaumont-Thomas from World news | The Guardian on (#5M9T8)
Hip-hop star known for his personality, beatboxing and freestyle skills scored his biggest hit in 1989
Biz Markie, the New York rapper, beatboxer and producer, has died at age 57.
Markie's representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper and DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.
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