What did Biz Markie died of?

Biz Markie, DJ And ‘Just A Friend’ Rapper, Dies After Stroke In April : NPR. Biz Markie, DJ And ‘Just A Friend’ Rapper, Dies After Stroke In April 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.”

What disease does Biz Markie have?

While a cause of death was not revealed, the rapper had struggled in recent years with health issues related to his decade-long battle with Type 2 diabetes. In April 2020, he was hospitalized due to complications related to the disease, and later that year suffered a stroke.

Did they have a funeral for Biz Markie?

The service, held in Markie’s hometown of Patchogue, Long Island, was attended by A-list rap stars like LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, and Ice-T.

What rapper had a stroke?

Kid Cudi had a stroke two weeks after checking himself into rehab for his mental health in 2016, the rapper revealed in an interview published Wednesday.