Biz Markie

Pushin' pen.

Read about how the hip-hop remix was created and how rappers like SpotemGottem are transforming the way the remix is viewed today.

Hip-hop's most in-demand jewelers tell the stories behind working with rap stars to create icy works of art that are completely unmatched.

The "Just a Friend" rapper has passed away.

Reports of Biz Markie's death are false.

Rest In Peace, Shock G.

These rap songs represent the best of times and the worst of times.

An open letter to our Valley. This weekend was packed with fun. We shut it down with little to no issue. Meaning, we can start having more nice things so thanks

Yakama Nation Presents Kings of Hip Hop Saturday, October 4th including Tone Loc, Biz Markie, Vanilla Ice and Color Me Bad. Do you have our app because you're gonna need it for this one

Another debt collected.

Somewhere in America, there's a frat house or some teenager blasting "Just a Friend." The song is just that timeless. We have its creator Biz Markie to thank for that. The rapper turns 51 today (April 8).

A dog may be a man’s best friend but every once in a while, he might get put in the friend zone by a woman. Just watch Rowlf the Dog's video remix of Biz Markie’s classic 1989 song, ‘Just A Friend.'