Biz Markie

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Biz Markie
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Date of Birth: April 8 1964
Hometown: Harlem, New York
Date of Death: July 16, 2021
Place of Death: Baltimore, Maryland
Current resident of: Austin, Texas
Other Names: Bizzy B Markie, Markie


Biography

Biz Markie, also known as Marcel Theo Hall, was an American rapper and producer. In 1989 he would record and release the now-famous song Just a Friend. Tally Hall covered Just a Friend at the end of their many live shows, and eventually would record and release a studio version of the song.

 
The single cover for his hit single, Just a Friend.