Friday evening the world learned that The Legendary Biz Markie passed away. He was 57.
Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.
As news traveled across the globe, heartfelt tributes began to pour in.
First thing on my mind waking up this morning… I’m gonna miss my guy…
#BizMarkie pic.twitter.com/pdBy96faCp
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) July 17, 2021
My prayers and condolences go out to the family of the iconic Biz Markie. Much love brotha
#rip #bizmarkie pic.twitter.com/zXMqZkwkaX
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) July 17, 2021
This man made me laugh, cry, and feel such joy. You will be missed !! The incomparable #bizmarkie Not just a friend, an inspirational soul. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/CDmVKSxNFb
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) July 17, 2021
Biz Markie was more than an iconic track; he was a good man. That’s what matters most; that’s what I’ll remember. #BizMarkie pic.twitter.com/hcyAWMLEAo
— Tavis Smiley (@tavissmiley) July 17, 2021