Marcel Theo Hall, better known by his stage name Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, DJ, record producer, actor, comedian, and writer who was born in Manhattan. “Just a Friend” was his best-known song, which reached the Top 40 in many countries in 1989. Markie has been dubbed “the Clown Prince of Hip Hop” for his role as the “Clown Prince of Hip Hop.”
Early Life
Markie was born in Manhattan, in the Harlem neighborhood, to a family of four. Born on Long Island and graduated from Brentwood High School in 1982, Markie began his professional music career in New York City nightclubs before moving on to perform at colleges in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where he garnered a regional reputation.
Biz Markie Career
Big Fun in the Big Town starred Biz Markie (1986). “Vapors” and “Pickin’ Boogers” were also on the CD. On October 10, 1989, Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. published The Biz Never Sleeps. Markie’s most successful track was “Just a Friend”, in which he raps and sings. Published by Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. Gilbert O’Sullivan sued Markie, claiming that the album’s “Alone Again” sampled his song “Alone Again (Naturally)”. Warner Bros. Records Inc., which required all samples to be approved by the original artist. As a result, Warner Bros. had to pull Cold Chillin’s I Need a Haircut from stores, and all labels had to clear samples with artists before releasing albums.
Widespread Fame
This shift reflected the rise of hip-hop and its financial dangers. All Samples Cleared! , but the publicity affected his career and his record. In episode 5 of Fastlane in 2002-03, he played a nightclub DJ. In 2003, he voiced several characters in the international TV series Kung Faux. After leaving recording in 2005, Markie appeared in the first season of Celebrity Fit Club, which challenged celebrities to lose weight through diet and exercise. Markie shed the most weight. That year he was on The Andy Milonakis Show.
Wild ‘n Out seasons 1 and 3 featured Markie. Markie also had a beatboxing section on the Nick Jr. shows Yo Gabba Gabba! Markie debuted as Chris Rock’s em “Just a Friend,” “The Breaks,” and Daft Punk’s “Robot Rock” were among Markie’s setlist highlights. 9.11.2010 Biz was on Aquabats Listen! Markie performed “Just a Friend” with Jeff Goldblum on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on November 11, 2010.
Social Media
Biz Markie had 145.9K followers and 4,232 followings on Twitter at the time of writing, and he had been on the social media platform since March 2009. He had 354K followers and 4,708 followings on Instagram, and he had made a total of 1,814 posts.
Biz Markie Biography |
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| Real Name | Marcel Theo Hall |
| Birth Date | April 8, 1964 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 57 Years |
| Birth Place | Harlem, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer, DJ & Actor |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aries |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 2” – in Centimeters – 190 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 76 kg – in Pounds – 167 lbs |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Average |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | Longwood High School |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is his wife? | Tara Markie Hall |
| Children | Two |
Favorite Things |
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| Favorite Sport | Tennis |
| Favorite Actor | Dwayne Johnson |
| Favorite Actress | Nicole Kidman |
| Favorite Color | Black |
Personal Life & Cause of Death
Biz Markie is married to Tara Markie.Before his death, he was not in any relationship with anybody other than his wife but because of his popularity many females wanted to marry him, but regrettably, their aspirations couldn’t be accomplished. Biz is survived by his wife and two children, a daughter named Averi and a son whose name is unknown. His rep Jenni Izumi confirmed this remorse by releasing a statement that reads,
“It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, hip hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully passed away. We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter. We respectfully request privacy for his family as they mourn their loved one.”
Biz Markie Net Worth
Following his death, rumors surfaced that revealed a total net worth of 2.5 million dollars, derived entirely from his work as a Beatboxer, rapper, DJ, reality TV personality, actor, singer, and comedian.
Trivia
- Biz Markie died on July 16, 2021, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, as a result of a stroke he had suffered after going into a diabetic coma. He was 57 years old.
- On LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells Radio (channel 43) every weekday from 13:00 to 16:00 EST, Markie began hosting a radio show in 2020, which he continues to host today.
- He was featured in the Netflix series Love as the ending theme for episode 4 in 2016, and his song “Just a Friend” was featured in the same season.
- Markie was a guest on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2010, where she provided commentary throughout the show’s running time.
- Markie appeared in Men in Black II, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, in which he played an alien parody of himself whose native language sounded exactly like beatboxing. In the film, Markie played an alien parody of himself whose native language sounded exactly like beatboxing.
- The “Red Hot Organization,” an international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture, has hired him to perform for them as well as for other organizations.
