The Hip-Hop community is mourning the iconic rapper and DJ, Biz Markie.
Biz Markie dropped on the scene in the 80s with his congenial personality, unorthodox beatboxing, and as a central member of the Queensbridge Juice Crew, under the leadership of Marley Marl. However, despite having a stellar career that extended outside of Hip-Hop and touched everything from comic books to child education, his life was cut short too soon. On July 16, 2021, the “Just a Friend” chart-topper transitioned. Monday, August 2, friends, family and fans gather to say their final good-byes.
His service is in Long Island, a community that nurtured him in his youth, at the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts.
A private ceremony took place at 11:00 AM (EDT) and the public funeral service begins at 1:30 and will be streamed live on TMZ and BET.
AllHipHop.com is also there to show our respect and to the revered artist.