Three years later, he released his debut album вЂњGoinвЂ™ Off,вЂќ which featured underground hits вЂњVaporsвЂќ and вЂњPickinвЂ™ Boogers.вЂќ The New York-nativeвЂ™s music career began in 1985 as a beat boxer of the Juice Crew, a rap collective he helped Big Daddy Kane join. He made music with the Beastie Boys, opened for Chris RockвЂ™s comedy tour and was a sought-after DJ for countless star-studded events.ДЇormer вЂSurvivorвЂ™ cast member Silas Gaither pleads guilty to assault in Memphis court, gets probation Markie, who birth name was Marcel Theo Hall, became known within the rap genre realm as the self-proclaimed вЂњClown Prince of Hip-HopвЂќ for lighthearted lyrics and a humorous nature. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.вЂќ вЂњBiz 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. вЂњWe are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,вЂќ Izumi said in a statement. The cause of death has not been released.

MarkieвЂ™s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic вЂњJust a Friend,вЂќ has died.

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