In line with his consultant, legendary beatboxer, DJ, and rapper Biz Markie handed away on Friday (July 16) by his spouse’s aspect. He was 57.
The pioneering MC had been hospitalized since July 2020 after affected by problems because of Sort II diabetes. It is not clear at the moment if that is what induced his dying.
His fellow hip hop rappers have taken to social media to specific their grief. Rappers from LL Cool J to Q-Tip, and plenty of different celebrities reacted, offering their condolences and reminiscences concerning the “Simply A Buddy” legend and pioneer.
In line with a Fb submit made by his brother, Diamond Shell, the rapper handed away on Friday (July 16).
“To the baddest within the beats icon legend … my brother BIZ MARKIE… I’LL miss you greater than phrases ….” he wrote.
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Moreover, TMZ confirmed the rapper’s dying whereas Rolling Stone obtained an announcement from Biz’s consultant.
“It’s with profound unhappiness that we announce, this night, together with his spouse Tara by his aspect, hip hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully handed away,” his rep Jenni Izumi mentioned in an announcement supplied to Rolling Stone. “We’re grateful for the various calls and prayers of help that now we have obtained throughout this troublesome time.
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Izumi added: “Biz created a legacy of artistry that may perpetually be celebrated by his trade friends and his beloved followers whose lives he was in a position to contact by way of music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a spouse, many members of the family and shut associates who will miss his vibrant persona, fixed jokes and frequent banter. We respectfully request privateness for his household as they mourn their beloved one.
