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1. www.nytimes.com › 2021/07/16 › artsBiz Markie, Hip-Hop’s ‘Just a Friend’ Clown Prince, Dies at 57

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   Jul 16, 2021 · Biz Markie, the innovative yet proudly goofy rapper, D.J. and producer whose self-deprecating lyrics and off-key wail on songs like “Just a Friend” earned him the nickname Clown Prince of...

2. www.npr.org › 2021/07/16 › 1017311995Biz Markie, DJ And 'Just A Friend' Rapper, Dies After Stroke In...

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   Jul 17, 2021 · Rapper, DJ and pop culture figure Biz Markie has died. A statement from a representative said that Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his...

3. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-newsBiz Markie, 'Just a Friend' Rapper, Dead at 57 - Rolling Stone

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   Jul 16, 2021 · Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose jovial goofiness, boundless, off-kilter creativity and innovative music made him a singular presence in both hip-hop and...

4. www.npr.org › 2021/07/16 › 906659959Biz Markie Dies At 57 : NPR

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   Jul 17, 2021 · Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a...

5. www.theguardian.com › music › 2021Biz Markie, rapper known for Just a Friend, dies at age 57

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   Jul 17, 2021 · 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...

6. www.cbc.ca › news › entertainmentBiz Markie, 'Clown Prince of Hip Hop,' dies at 57 | CBC News

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   Jul 17, 2021 · Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic Just a Friend, has died. He was 57. Markie's representative, Jenni Izumi, said the...

7. apnews.com › article › entertainment-music-arts-and-entertainment-hip-hop-and-rapBiz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies

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   Jul 17, 2021 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57. Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.