Biz Markie, DJ And 'Just A Friend' Rapper, Dies After Stroke In April

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Rapper and DJ Biz Markie has died. He was 57 years old. The self-deprecating rapper was known for his 1989 hit "Just a Friend."

Biz Markie, DJ And 'Just A Friend' Rapper, Dies After Stroke In April

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