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.

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.

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 c...

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