Just a Friend (Biz Markie)
Just a Friend (Biz Markie)  
Podcast: Famous and Gravy
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Nov 16 2022
Description: This person died 2021 at age 57. He appeared regularly on the Nickelodeon show “Yo Gabba Gabba”. He collaborated with artists such as the Beastie Boys and Will Smith, and appeared in the movie “Men in Black II”, in which he played an alien disguised as a postal worker who communicates via beatboxing. He was known as the “clown prince of hip-hop” for his playful style and joyous charm, and his most renowned song is the hit singalong  “Just a Friend”. Today’s dead celebrity is Marcel Theo Hall, better known as Biz Markie.Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.comLINKS:Transcript of this episodeNew York Times Obituary for Biz Markie“Just A Friend” official video“Vapors” official videoMen In Black II scene featuring Will Smith and Biz MarkieBiz;s Beat of the Day on Yo Gabba Gabba!“20 Years Ago Biz Markie Got the Last Laugh” from NPR“Hip Hop Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Biz Markie” article in MIC magazine“Farewell Biz Markie...” article from Rolling StoneDead or Alive quiz gameFamous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterFamous & Gravy official websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.