Biz Markie
American DJ, record producer, beatboxer, and rapper (1964-2021) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 57
Marcel Theo Hall, known professionally as Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer who gained prominence during hip-hop's golden age. He was known for his comedic style and often called the "Clown Prince of Hip-Hop".
Biz Markie is read about 622 times a day, in 24 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 13 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 115 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Marley Marl Bandmate in Juice Crew
Mark Ronson Bandmate in The Flip Squad
MC Shan Bandmate in Juice Crew
Kool G Rap Biz produced Wanted: Dead or Alive (Kool G Rap & DJ Polo album) (1990)
Barry Sonnenfeld Directed Men in Black II (2002)
Walter F. Parkes Produced Men in Black II (2002)
Laurie MacDonald Produced Men in Black II (2002)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1964 to 2021 · aged 57