There are one-hit wonders and then there’s Biz Markie. And that’s not a bad thing.Back in the late 1980s, Biz Markie became a household name with the release of his song “Just a Friend.” You’ve heard ...
Biz Markie, who infused his music with so much fun and humor that he became known as "The Clown Prince of Hip Hop," has died, his manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed to CNN. Biz Markie, who infused his ...
*In 2021, the world of hip-hop suffered a massive loss with the passing of Biz Markie. Despite his untimely departure, the New York native remains an enduring hip-hop icon. That and more is the ...
What does it mean to be a clown prince? In the hip-hop space, rappers Flavor Flav and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard (not to mention Humpty Hump) found themselves saddled with the sobriquet. Morris Day’s ...
One of the most beloved rappers will finally have his story told. Showtime is producing a documentary on Biz Markie titled All Up In The Biz. As spotted on HipHopDX, the late-great MC’s life and ...
On August 11, a new music documentary is set to premiere on Showtime, marking another release that is part of the worldwide celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop. This documentary is part ...