Biz Markie, “The Clown Prince of Hip-Hop” has died. His manager Jenni Izumi confirmed to CNN. He was just 57 years old. The cause of his death, or where he was when he passed has not been announced.
“Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years,” Izumi said in a written statement.
He was best known for injecting humor into his work and was known for his lighthearted personality.
While he began his career and became popular in the 1980s, his songs can still be heard today and even the youngest generation is probably familiar with his most popular hit, “Just A Friend.”
Rapper Biz Markie Passes Away At The Age Of 57
Biz was a native New Yorker and began to beatbox in his teen years. He eventually made a name for himself as the resident court jester of the Queensbridge-based collective the Juice Crew and its Cold Chillin’ label.
Later in his career he made appearances on both the big and small screen, usually as some version of himself. He was seen in the movie “Movie in Black II”, as a voice in “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and appeared on “Black-ish.”
“I’m going to be Biz Markie until I die,” he said. “Even after I die I’m going to be Biz Markie.”
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