ToplineBiz Markie — a rapper known for his quirky hit Just A Friend — died Friday at the age of 57, his manager said. Biz Markie in a recording studio on January 25, 2018 in New York City. Getty Images for MastercardKey FactsBiz Markie died Friday evening with his wife next to him, his manager Jenni Izumi told Forbes via email (the news was first reported by TMZ). Two weeks ago, Izumi swatted down rumors that Biz Markie had died, but she told NBC News he was receiving medical care. TangentBiz Markie released his last studio album in 2003, but he’s stayed in the public eye.

Source: Forbes July 17, 2021 00:26 UTC