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In 2000 and 2001, Markie participated in the Spitkicker Tour, which also hosted alternative hip-hop acts like De La Soul and Common.[27] In 2002, Markie appeared in Men in Black II, with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, playing an alien parody of himself, whose native language sounded exactly like beatboxing.[28] He also provided rap vocals and sang the hook for the remixed version of Mario's single "Just a Friend 2002", which sampled his own song from 13 years before. Between 2002 and 2003, he appeared in episode 5 of the TV series Fastlane playing himself as a nightclub DJ. In 2003, he appeared in the international television series Kung Faux performing a series of voice-over characters featured in a variety of episodes. In 2005, Markie detoured from his recording duties to appear on the first season of the television show Celebrity Fit Club, which challenged celebrities to lose weight by a combination of diet and exercise. Markie lost more weight than anybody else in the competition.[29] That year, he was also in an episode of The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2006, his song "Pickin' Boogers" appeared on the soundtrack of the Volition video game Saints Row. Markie was a special guest on Nick Cannon's Wild 'n Out on season 1 and a cast member on season 4. Markie also had a beatboxing segment, "Biz's Beat of the Day", on the Nick Jr. Channel show Yo Gabba Gabba![30] Markie began opening in 2008 for Chris Rock on the comedian's "No Apologies" tour. Markie's act included spinning records ranging from old school hip hop to Lynyrd Skynyrd and then performing "Just a Friend".[31] In December 2009, Biz Markie appeared in a RadioShack commercial, repeating the line: "Oh Snap! Guess what I saw!" from his song "Just a Friend".[32] That same year saw his debut with Andy Milonakis in television commercials for the commercial Internet service Tune Up.[33] 2010s[edit] In 2010, Markie appeared on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, providing commentary throughout the series. Markie himself was not included on the list. On November 9, 2010, he appeared on the Aquabats! new EP, Radio Down! on the title track. On November 11, 2010, Markie sat in with the Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and performed "Just a Friend" with actor Jeff Goldblum.[34] In 2013, Markie toured with the Yo Gabba Gabba! live show.[35] That year, his song, "Just a Friend" was featured in Saints Row IV, which included the Pop station, 107.7 The Mix FM. He appeared on the Cartoon Network show Mad, as the Hip Hop Hobbit. He voiced Rudd Rhymez's DJ Tiny Timmy Scratch It in the Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja episode "Hip Hopocalypse Now".[36] Markie guest starred in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Kenny the Cat" in the episode's title role.[37] His voice acting work also includes the voice of Snorlock the Beatboxing Slug in an episode of Adventure Time.[38] In 2014, Markie appeared in the Syfy network film Sharknado 2: The Second One. That same year, he threw a ceremonial first pitch for an Oakland Athletics baseball game.[39] In 2016, his song, "Just a Friend" was featured in the Netflix Series Love as an ending theme for episode 4. He also made an appearance in the song "The Noisy Eater" off the album Wildflower by the Avalanches. Also in 2016, he appeared on the Fox TV series Empire as himself, where he performed "Just a Friend".[40] Markie was the DJ on the VH1 game show Hip Hop Squares between 2017 and 2019, a spin-off of the popular game show Hollywood Squares.[41] He also rapped alongside singer Ke$ha on the Flaming Lips song "2012 (You Must Be Upgraded)".[42] He made an appearance in the season 3 finale of the ABC series Black-ish in 2017. He performed a personal version of the song "Just a Friend", in which he added the names of the characters.[43] 2020s[edit] In 2020, Markie started hosting a radio show on SiriusXM on LL Cool J's Rock the Bells Radio (channel 43) every weekday from 1:00 to 4:00 EST.[44] Legal issues[edit] In 1991, Biz Markie was sued for copyright infringement by Gilbert O'Sullivan. Judge Duffy ordered him to pay $250,000 in damages.[45] In March 2022, Markie's widow, Tara Hall, sued Jennifer Izumi, his former business manager, for damages and control of Biz Markie Inc. over widespread alleged intellectual property violations, including claims the manager stole song royalties and sold unauthorized merchandise.[46] Illness and death[edit] In April 2020, Markie was hospitalized due to severe complications from type 2 diabetes.[47] In December 2020, it was reported that Markie was staying in a rehabilitation facility as a result of a stroke he had suffered after going into a diabetic coma.[48] On July 1, 2021, rumors of his death circulated on Twitter. His representative told Rolling Stone, "The news of Biz Markie's death is not true, Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best healthcare possible."[49] Markie died at a Baltimore hospital 15 days later on July 16, at age 57.[8] His wife, Tara Hall, held his hand as he took his last breath.[50] He was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboreum in Farmingdale, New York.[51] Legacy[edit] Upon news of Markie's death, many celebrities and figures expressed their sympathies. Tara Hall received condolences from President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. Markie's funeral in Patchogue, New York, was attended by friends and family, including Ice T, Fat Joe, Montell Jordan, and Al B. Sure! His eulogy was read by Reverend Al Sharpton.[52] In November 2022, Paramount Global announced that Showtime in conjunction with Mass Appeal would release a documentary on Biz Markie's life.[53] The documentary, All Up in the Biz, was directed by Sacha Jenkins.[54] The movie features reenactments, interviews, and stock footage. Featured in the documentary are Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Doug E Fresh, Nick Cannon, Tracy Morgan, Tara Hall and more.[55] The score was produced by Markie's friend Prince Paul.[55] In June 2023, Hall announced the Just A Friend Foundation and confirmed All Up in the Biz was premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival.[55] Discography[edit] Studio albums[edit] List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications US[56] USR&B/HH[57] Goin' Off Released: February 23, 1988[58] Label: Cold Chillin', Warner Format: Cassette Tape, 12" Record Disc 90 19 The Biz Never Sleeps Released: October 10, 1989[59] Label: Cold Chillin', Warner Format: Cassette Tape, 12" Record Disc 66 9 RIAA: Gold[60] I Need a Haircut Released: August 27, 1991[61] Label: Cold Chillin', Warner Format: Cassette Tape, CD 113 44 All Samples Cleared! Released: June 22, 1993[62] Label: Cold Chillin', Warner Format: CD, Cassette Tape ― 43 Weekend Warrior Released: November 18, 2003[63] Label: Tommy Boy Format: CD, digital download ― ― Compilation albums[edit] Title Album details Peak chart positions USCom.[64] Biz's Baddest Beats Released: July 1, 1994[65] Label: Cold Chillin' Format: CD, digital download 2 On the Turntable Released: August 25, 1998[66] Label: P-Vine Format: CD, digital download ― On the Turntable 2 Released: September 25, 2000[67] Label: Pony Canyon Format: CD, digital download ― Greatest Hits Released: May 7, 2002[68] Label: LandSpeed Format: CD, digital download ― Ultimate Diabolical Released: October 9, 2007[69] Label: Traffic Entertainment Format: CD, digital download ― Diabolical: The Biz's Greatest Hits Released: 2009[70] Label: Traffic Entertainment Format: CD, digital download ― EPs[edit] List of extended plays with selected chart positions Title EP details Peak chart positions US R&B[71] Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz Released: 1986[72] Re-issued: 2006 Label: Prism Format: CD, digital download 84 Singles[edit] Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US[71] US R&B[71] USRap[71] CAN[73] UK[74] "Nobody Beats the Biz"(featuring TJ Swan) 1987 — — — — — Goin' Off "Pickin’ Boogers" — — — — — "Vapors" 1988 — 80 — — — "Biz Is Goin' Off" — — — — — "This Is Something for the Radio" — — — — — "Just a Friend" 1989 9 37 5 66 55 RIAA: Platinum[60] The Biz Never Sleeps "Spring Again" — — — — — "What Comes Around Goes Around" 1991 ― 84 4 ― ― I Need a Haircut "T.S.R. (Toilet Stool Rap)/Busy Doing Nuthin" — — — — — "Let Me Turn You On" 1993 — — 7 — — All Samples Cleared! "Young Girl Bluez" — — 4 — — "Let Go My Eggo" 1995 ― — — ― ― I Need a Haircut "A Message from the Biz" — — — — — Non-album single "Let Me See You Bounce"(with Elephant Man) 2003 ― ― ― ― 77 Weekend Warrior Remember When Biz guested on ya record.....[edit] Year Album Artist Just Rhymin' with Biz 1988 Long Live the Kane Big Daddy Kane We Write the Songs In Control, Volume 1 Marley Marl, Heavy D Erase Racism 1990 Wanted: Dead or Alive Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane Bugged Out Day at Powerplay; Oh What a Night 1991 The Grand Imperial Diamond Shell Diamond SHell The Biz Vs. the Nuge 1992 Check Your Head Beastie Boys Stone Age" 1993 Buhloone Mindstand De La Soul Pass the Lovin' (DUI Mix) 1994 12" Brownstone Get on Up Basic Need to Howl Milo Z Do It Ill Communication Beaste Boys Nuttin but Flavor 1995 12" Funkmaster Flex, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Charlie Wanker Freestyle '95 H DJ Honda Don't Take It Personal (Biz Markie Remix) 12" Monica I've Got You (Under My Skin) 1996 High School High (soundtrack) Lou Rawls That's the Way (I Like It) Space Jam (soundtrack) Spin Doctors Let Me Clear My Throat (Old School Reunion Remix '96) 12" DJ Kool, Doug E. Fresh The Cypher Part III Politics & Bullshit Frankie Cutlass, Class of '88 BMT 1997 Sound Museum Towa Tei, Mos Def The Grasshopper Unit (Keep Movin) 1998 Hello Nasty Beastie Boys Will Smith, Meer Gayne? Sillium Funf Sterne Deluxe Odd Couple Who Got the Gravy? Digital Underground Rhymin' wit Biz El Nino Def Squad Calendar Girl Polo's Playhouse DJ Polo Fat Come Back 1999 Fat Comeback Alliance Ethnik, Vinia Mojica Mr. Large A Prince Among Thieves Prince Paul Man of the Year You Can't Stop the Bum Rush Len You're a Clown!! A Musical Massacre The Beanuts, Tyler Fernandez So Fresh Willenium Will Smith, Slick Rick Calling the Biz So... How's Your Girl? Handsome Boy Modeling School Snowflake Bigger and Blacker Chris Rock Biz Interlude 2000 Y2k: The Album Screwball In the Hands of the Gods Fragments of Freedom Morcheebaa Makin' Cash Money Get Em Psyched!!! Black Indian Genius of Love 2000 2002 Built from Scratch The X-Ecutioners Hold Up Clearing the Field Motion Ma References[edit] .mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns li{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-alpha{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-roman{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-alpha{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-greek{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-roman{list-style-type:lower-roman} ^ .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}"Rapper Biz Markie from Long Island dies at 57". 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