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Legendary Rapper and DJ Biz Markie Dead At 57

Biz Markie (Marcel Theo Hall) has reportedly died at the age of 57. According to a Facebook post made by his brother, Diamond Shell, the rapper passed away on Friday (July 16). “To the baddest in the beats icon legend … my brother BIZ MARKIE… I’LL miss you more than …

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The Highbrow Return of Nicolas Cage

The actor is known for his over-the-top performances, but his latest film shows that he’s mastered the art of subtlety. Courtesy of Neon On the basis of its advertising, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the indie film Pig is nothing more than the latest over-the-top entry in Nicolas Cage’s …

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Celebrities React To News Of Biz Markie’s Death

According to his representative, legendary beatboxer, DJ, and rapper Biz Markie passed away on Friday (July 16) by his wife’s side. He was 57. The pioneering MC had been hospitalized since July 2020 after suffering from complications due to Type II diabetes. It isn’t clear at this time if that’s …

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‘Clown Prince of Hip-Hop’ Biz Markie Dead at 57

Photo: Frederick M. Brown (Getty Images) Biz Markie, the rapper best known for his iconic wail over the ’80s classic “Just a Friend,” died at the tragically young age of 57. Markie’s manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed he died on Friday in a statement sent to USA Today. “It is with …

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The Rise of Must-Read TV

If you want a preview of next year’s Emmy Awards, just take a walk past your local bookstore. According to data drawn from Publishers Marketplace, the industry’s clearinghouse for news and self-reported book deals, literary adaptations to television have been on a steady climb. The site has listed nearly 4,000 …

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AKAs Inducts New Class Of Honorary Members

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has inducted a new class of honorary members, all of whom have made significant accomplishments in business, sports, media and entertainment. The sorority founded by Black women students at Howard University in 1908, whose membership includes Vice President Kamala Harris, activist Bernice King, actress Phylicia …

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