Celebrity Life
Watch Axl Rose Honor Biz Markie With âJust a Friendâ Singalong at Guns Nâ Roses Show
He sang snippets of the song before, during, and after "November Rain" at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium
She Sampled His Hit on TikTok. Then All Hell Broke Loose
KueenD went viral after flipping Kstylis' 2013 single "Booty Me Down." But by not clearing the sample, her breakthrough moment became a career-stalling ordeal
âYo Gabba Gabba!â Host DJ Lance Rock on Biz Markie: âHe Was the Ambassador of Goodwillâ
The "Clown Prince of Hip-Hop" was a staple on the hit kids show, teaching a new generation about the art of beatboxing
Biz Markie Was An Actor Too: Hereâs How to Stream His Most Memorable Roles Online
Fans have taken to social media to share their favorite memories from the rapper's numerous appearances on popular TV shows and movies
Missy Elliott, Flea, Q-Tip, Ice Cube and More Pay Tribute to Biz Markie
Bootsy Collins, Public Enemy, They Might Be Giants and more also remember "Just a Friend" rapper
Questlove Remembers Biz Markie: âIâm Using All the Education He Taught Meâ
"We will miss him. But he will be here forever," Roots drummer writes of his late friend
Beastie Boysâ Mike D on Biz Markie: âNot Just a Rapper, But a True Entertainerâ
"Once, he was doing a DJ set opening up for us, and the power suddenly cut out," D remembers of the "Just a Friend" rapper, who died Friday. "He didnât miss a beat, human beatboxing and singing"
Farewell, Biz Markie: Remembering the Wild-Style Chaos and Diabolical Genius of Hip-Hopâs Old-School Joker King
Whether freestyling, beatboxing, rocking the party, or making booger jokes, the late New York MC brought wit and wisdom to rap and beyond for 30-plus years
Biz Markie, the âClown Prince of Hip-Hop,â Dead at 57
"Just a Friend" rapper struggled with health issues related to decade-long battle with Type 2 diabetes
Biz Markie Rep Refutes Death Rumors
"The news of Biz Markieâs passing is not true," rapper's rep says. "Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best healthcare possible"