Biz Markie, the New York rapper dubbed the Clown Prince of Hip-Hop, who pioneered beatboxing and who had an enduring hit with the song “Just A Friend,” has died at 57
Markie had been suffering from ill health for some time and was hospitalized last year due to complications with Type 2 diabetes. Earlier this year he had reportedly suffered a stroke.
Beatboxing his way into the burgeoning New York hip-hop scene in the mid-1980s, Biz Markie made his mark with his unique lackadaisical rhyme style, sense of humor and witty lines that won him the nickname the Clown Prince of Hip-Hop during the golden age of rap music. Born Marcel Theo Hall in Harlem, New York on April 8, 1964, he grew up on Long Island before moving back to the city to pursue a music career. In 1985, he first drew notice as a beatboxer for Roxanne Shante of the Juice Crew. Biz Markie, along with Doug E Fresh and the group The Fat Boys, are considered pioneers of beatboxing, innovating and popularizing the form., released on Cold Chillin’ Record and produced by the Juice Crew’s Marley Marl.
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