Biz Markie, in an undated photo from the early years.
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Biz Markie, in an undated photo from the early years.
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality…
