Biz Markie was laid to rest on Monday (August 3rd) and his wife told those in attendance at his funeral that she had received a letter from the Obamas offering their condolences.
Al Sharpton gave the eulogy at the service in Long Island. Iconic rappers, Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J attended the funeral.
Biz Markie, also known as Marcel Theo Hall, suffered from type II diabetes and was admitted to a hospital. He never fully recovered and died on July 16th at the age of 57.
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