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Read the Obamas' Condolence Letter Sent to Biz Markie's Widow

Published: 08/04/2021

Biz Markie held a special place in Barack and Michelle Obama's hearts, as evidenced by the words they shared with his widow ... which touched on a long-forgotten moment they shared in the run-up to the 2008 election. Mrs. Biz ... Tara Hall herself, provided this copy of the letter the Obamas sent…

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Biz Markie's Wife Says Obamas Wrote Letter of Condolences After Death

Published: 08/02/2021

Biz Markie's celebration of life is just now wrapping up, and as expected ... it was an emotional ordeal, especially when the man's widow stepped to the podium. Tara Davis delivered some heartfelt remarks during the memorial, and actually made a stunning revelation about who sent her condolences…

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Biz Markie's Celebration Of Life Set For Monday in New York City

Published: 07/30/2021

Biz Markie is getting a grand sendoff from his famous friends and family ... his celebration of life is set for Monday in New York City. Sources tell TMZ ... Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy and celebs like Fat Joe, LL Cool J, Papoose, Big Daddy Kane, Al B. Sure! and Leland Robinson will be…

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Fat Joe Called Biz Markie's Wife Every Week For a Year Before Death

Published: 07/20/2021

Biz Markie had a partner in rhyme pulling for him and his family up to the very end -- it was none other than Fat Joe, who provided emotional support like you wouldn't believe ... TMZ has learned. The recently deceased MC's wife, Tara Hall, tells us that out of all the scores of people who reached…

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'Just a Friend' Rapper Biz Markie Dead at 57

Published: 07/16/2021

Rapper Biz Markie -- most famous for his iconic hit "Just a Friend" -- has died after a series of complications from diabetes that he's been fighting for more than a year ... TMZ has confirmed. A family source tells us Biz passed away in a Baltimore hospital at 6:25 PM Friday night. We're told his…

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Biz Markie Hospitalized for Weeks

Published: 07/25/2020

Biz Markie has been hospitalized for weeks, TMZ has learned, for a serious illness ... sources connected to the rapper tell TMZ. Biz's rep tells TMZ the illness is not coronavirus. The rep went on to say the trigger for the hospitalization is that he suffers from Type II Diabetes. He's currently…

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Pierre Garcon -- BELTS OUT 'JUST A FRIEND' ... With Biz Markie

Published: 06/07/2014

Pierre Garcon took it all the way back to 1989 this week ... busting out a live version of "Just a Friend" with rap legend Biz Markie ... and TMZ Sports has the footage. The Washington Redskins wide receiver was hosting an event for The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington when he got on stage…

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Biz Markie's New Job -- Feeding Beats to Kids

Published: 07/12/2012

Biz Markie is not only a hip-hop legend ... he's now a children's television superstar on "Yo Gabba Gabba!" -- and we got Biz to break down his kiddie beat box skills. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

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Rapper Biz Markie: 'Memba Him?!

Published: 06/16/2010

In 1989, rapper Biz Markie scored a huge hit with the song "Just a Friend." Guess what he looks like now!

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You Got What I Need

Published: 06/16/2010

The 46-year-old resurfaced at some event In NYC on Monday with Omarosa, looking all smiles. Biz's real name is Marcel Theo Hall. In 2009, Markie appeared in a Radio Shack commercial.

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