Innovative American rapper, DJ and producer Biz Markie, whose hit Just a Friend climbed the charts in 1989, died recently aged 57. Representatives announced the rapper’s passing, saying he died with his wife by his side, Rolling Stone magazine reported. No cause of death was given for the rapper, whose real name was Marcel Hall, but he had dealt with health issues in recent years related to Type 2 diabetes, reports said. Also known for songs like Pickin, Boogers and Chinese Food.
