Biz Markie, who infused his music with so much fun and humor that he became known as "The Clown Prince of Hip Hop," has died, his manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed to CNN. Biz Markie, who infused his ...

, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved ...

All of the tributes to the human orchestra called Biz Markie, who died on July 16 at age 57, led with a reference to Biz’s biggest hit, the platinum smash, “Just a Friend.” The truth is, by 1989, when ...