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Birth name |
Marcel Theo Hall |
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Also known as |
The Diabolical Biz Markie, The Markie Kidd |
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Born |
8 April 1964 (age 49)
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Origin |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Occupations |
Singer-songwriter, actor, producer |
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Years active |
1981-present |
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Labels |
Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros., Tommy Boy |
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Marcel Theo Hall (born 8 April 1964), better known by his stage name Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989. In 2008, "Just a Friend" made #100 on VH1's list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time. Biz Markie currently lives in Howard County, Maryland.
Markie has been called "the Clown Prince of Hip Hop".
Discography
- 1988: Goin' Off
- 1989: The Biz Never Sleeps
- 1991: I Need a Haircut
- 1993: All Samples Cleared!
- 2003: Weekend Warrior