Biz Markie Passes On At 57

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Biz Markie, known for classic rap song 'Just a Friend,' dies

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.

apnews.com

“We lost another Rap legend Mr. Biz Markie,” Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins tweeted. “To a lot of us he was more than Just a Friend.”

Too bad he's gone, haven't heard of him in years but everyone knows...

 

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RIP