October 15th 2023.
August 31st is a special day for New York City. It is a day to celebrate the life of the late rapper, Biz Markie. To recognize the impact that Biz Markie had on Hip-Hop culture, the city has officially proclaimed it Biz Markie Day.
This special occasion was marked with a ceremony held at the Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater. Performers at the event included DJ Hollywood, D. Cross and Oran Juice Jones. During his set, Jones took a moment to reflect on the influence that Biz Markie had on him. He said, “In life, it's not the journey or destiny that’s important…what’s important is the people you bump into along the way, and I didn’t grow up with him. I bumped into Biz along the way, and every time I bumped into him, he was a beautiful cat.”
Laurie Cumbo, New York City's Commissioner of Public Affairs, was also present to read the city's official proclamation. Following this, Tara Hall - Biz Markie's widow - addressed the crowd. She said, “I'm so touched right now, I almost was in tears because of the love he’s receiving.”
Biz Markie was born and raised in New York City. He was known as "The Clown Prince of Hip-Hop" and was best known for his song, "Just A Friend". He had a decade long battle with Type 2 diabetes, which led to a stroke in April 2020. He eventually passed away in 2021 at the age of 57.
Prior to his death, Biz Markie spoke to USA Today about the mismanagement of his type 2 diabetes. He said, “They said I could lose body parts. A lot of things could happen.”
Biz Markie Day is a special day of remembrance for the rapper. It is a day to celebrate the life and legacy of Biz Markie and to recognize the impact that he had on Hip-Hop culture.
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