On August 11, a new music documentary is set to premiere on Showtime, marking another release that is part of the worldwide celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of hip-hop. This documentary is part ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Biz is still under medical care,” they said, “surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best health care ...

Biz Markie, the self-proclaimed "Human Beatbox" and renowned rapper known for his 1989 hit song, "Just a Friend," has died at 57. According to TMZ on Friday (July 16), Biz Markie passed away at a ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Marcel Theo Hall — better known to the world as Biz Markie — was born. Hailing from Harlem, New York, Biz began making noise in the culture at just 14 years old, ...

WASHINGTON — The widow of the late rapper Biz Markie sued his former manager in federal court this week, alleging she has infringed on his trademark and directed royalties and other funds to be paid ...

Biz Markie on Kensington High Street, London, in 1988. Photo: David Corio/Redferns Biz Markie on Kensington High Street, London, in 1988. Photo: David Corio/Redferns One thing Biz kept close to his ...

Tributes for Biz Markie have flooded the web since the rapper’s wife announced his death at 57 years old last Friday. Multiple headers highlight Biz as a “rapper, actor and comedian,” and center his ...

The musician died Friday with his wife Tara by his side, his rep tells PEOPLE Nicholas Rice is a Senior News Editor, Weekends for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial ...

According to the Grand Unified Theory of Business Development, Biz Dev is simply about pursuing opportunities for long-term growth from customers, markets, and relationships. Sounds simple enough, but ...

Friends, family, fans and fellow hip-hop luminaries including LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Ice-T and Fat Joe gathered Monday on Long Island to remember beloved rapper and DJ Biz Markie as a passionate and ...