Biz Markie
A memorial service was held in honor of The Diabolical on Long Island on Monday (August 1) with his family and Hip-Hop royalty in attendance.
Hip-Hop is still mourning the loss of Biz Markie, born Marcel Theo Hall. The iconic rapper's funeral service is set for Monday, August 2, in Long Island and the Reverend Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy.
Hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie has unfortunately been pronounced dead after weeks of unconfirmed reports surrounding his health spanning from a long battle with diabetes.
Fortunately, a story about Biz Markie's death is not true. Per the iconic rapper's wife, the Biz is still alive.