Early life
A Long Island native and member of the Juice Crew, Biz Markie became known for his humor, beatboxing, and everyman charm.
Career
His 1989 hit "Just a Friend" became a beloved comedic classic, and a landmark lawsuit over his sampling reshaped music-industry copyright practice.
Major achievements
He scored an enduring crossover hit and inadvertently set a major legal precedent on sampling.
Legacy
Biz Markie's warmth and humor made him one of hip-hop's most cherished personalities before his death in 2021.
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