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submitted by Nick Jul 17th 2021 02:00 am (stereogum.com)

The Diabolical Biz Markie, one of the greatest showmen in rap history, has died. Rolling Stone reports that the Biz died earlier today. No cause of death has been revealed, but Biz had a number of health issues, including type 2 diabetes. Last year, Biz suffered a stroke after going into a diabetic coma. In June, erroneous reports of his death circulated online. Biz Markie was 57.

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LL Cool J: Watch Lil Dicky, LL Cool J and more pay tribute to Biz Markie at the Emmys

submitted by Nick Sep 20th 2021 08:00 am (www.nme.com)

The 'Just A Friend' rapper passed away in July at 57 years oldThe post Watch Lil Dicky, LL Cool J and more pay tribute to Biz Markie at the Emmys appeared first on NME.

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Biz Markie: Beastie Boys’ Mike D Pays Tribute To Biz Markie

submitted by Nick Jul 17th 2021 09:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Biz Markie, the “Clown Prince Of Hip-Hop,” passed away at 57 yesterday. The legendary rapper made multiple guest appearances on Beastie Boys records, and today, the group’s Mike D has taken to social media to share a tribute to their late collaborator and friend. Read his remembrance below.

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David Byrne: Watch David Byrne Cover Biz Markie’s “Just A Friend” To Make A Point About Royalties

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Cake frontman John McCrea is one of the many artists railing against streaming services like Spotify and the way they only pay a pittance in royalties to artists. He’s put together a nonprofit called Content Creators Coalition, and last night, David Byrne headlined a CCC concert at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge; it also feature...

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Biz Markie: Recording New Album

submitted by Nick Jan 8th 2013 01:00 pm (www.antimusic.com)

Yo Gabba Gabba star Biz Markie is in the middle of recording his first solo rap album in nine years

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Biz Markie: Teaching Healthy Cooking Class In Washington D.C.

submitted by Nick Dec 11th 2012 01:00 pm (www.antimusic.com)

Rapper Biz Markie, best known for his hit 'Just a Friend,' is teaching healthy cooking classes