Biz Markie Stroke, Is Biz Markie Still Alive? Who Is Biz Markie?
The Rap icon manager, Jenni Izumi has made a statement regarding rumors circulating on social media about the death of New York City rapper Biz Markie.
Jenni Izumi said “news of 57-year-old artist and actor passing is false”
It was reported in April 2020 that Markie had spent several weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for an illness caused by complications from diabetes while in December 2020, we also learned that Markie had suffered a stroke while still in hospital recovering from Diabetes.
WHO IS BIZ MARKIE?
Marcel Theo Hall, 57, known by his stage name Biz Markie, was born April 8, 1964 in Manhattan, New York. Markie is an American rapper, singer, DJ and record producer.
He attended Longwood High School, where he graduated in 1982. He also began his musical career in New York nightclubs and later gained regional recognition by performing at colleges in Washington, DC, Maryland in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Markie is best known for his 1989 single “Just a Friend”, which went on to become a Top 40 hit in several countries.
Markie released his first album, Goin ‘Off in 1988 and the second album was released on October 10, 1989 “The Biz Never Sleeps”. Markie’s third studio album, I Need a Haircut, was released on August 27, 1991.
Biz Markie Rapper Biz Markie is alive and receiving medical care, according to a statement from his family #mobilsocial
— Pedro Luis Prince Monroy ❁ (@PedroLuisPrinc5) July 1, 2021
Biz Markie according to his family is STILL under the care of medical professionals. Keep them all in prayers!
— E-Lee Love ❤️💋❤️💋 (@Elsabox123) July 1, 2021
@1035WVOC “The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true. Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best health care possible.
— Buds Vacay (@passearthasbill) July 1, 2021
@thestate “The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true. Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best health care possible.
— Buds Vacay (@passearthasbill) July 1, 2021
Biz Markie’s family gives a statement about his death rumors
“The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true”
#StayOnTheUpnUp #bizmarkie pic.twitter.com/fJDJrRdBAp
— UpnUp News (@StayOnTheUpnUp) July 1, 2021
I remember being kids in my tete car singing this to the top of our lungs. This was beyond our years but still created memories for us. Prayers up for Biz Markie 🙏🏾
— 👸🏾 (@CortneyMonique) July 1, 2021
Hip hop icon Biz Markie alive and in hospice care… after reports hed passed away at 57-years-old – Daily Mail
— Jimmy Shaffer (@TubeEye4) July 1, 2021
Biz Markie is in hospice however we don’t know the status of his condition. 😭
— Blue Blooded Dem-House of Pfizer X 2- 04/27/21 (@blewis823) July 1, 2021
Hearts thoughts and prayers…get well soon and blessings Biz Markie..
— MrOBwon35 (@bwon35) July 1, 2021
Hip Hop legend Biz Markie IS STILL ALIVE. He continues to be 57.
“Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best health care possible.”~ Jenni Izumi, Biz Markie’s Manager— New Distro Legacy (@NewDistroMedia) July 1, 2021