According to reports, he was surrounded by his wife and family at the time of his passing on Friday. Below are the details his rep’ shared with TMZ following his passing:

A family source tells us Biz passed away in a Baltimore hospital at 6:25 PM Friday night. We’re told his wife, Tara Hall, held his hand as he took his last breath … and the nursing staff was there to support his family, telling them how strong he was through his fight.

A rep for Biz tells us, “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.”

Last summer word spread that Biz was hospitalized for an unknown illness. Diring that time his rep’ stated “He is receiving the best care from an amazing team of medical professionals and we remain positive about the outcome.”

However, his condition remained somewhat of a mystery until April when Big Daddy Kane made an appearance on The Breakfast Club, telling the show’s hosts Biz was doing better, and in a physical rehab facility.

Biz’s good friend, Big Daddy Kane, later revealed that the “Just A Friend” rapper was recovering in a physical rehab facility.

That gave fans worldwide hope that Biz was pulling through his then-mysterious illness.

Then rumors began to spread that Biz was hospitalized in a come, but a source tells TMZ that was never the case.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Biz Markie’s wife and family at this time, and we thank him for the many beautiful memories he left us with throughout the years. May he rest in peace.

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As we all have heard by now, 50 Cent has been on a debt collection mission from everyone -past and present- who has ever owed him money. In his quest, he’s put his debtors on full blast on social media. Singer, Teairra Marie; rappers, Young Buck and Bow Wow; actor, Jackie Long; boxer, Adrien Broner; 50’s Power series producer, Randall Emmett; and hell, even 50’s Power co-star, actor/singer, Rotimi, have all gotten got by him. There is one debtor we were not expecting though- rap legend, Biz Markie.

Thankfully for Biz, he’s been able to squash the debt he owes 50 Cent once and for all. They both recently announced that the “You Got What I Need” rap star paid 50 his money…by way of a food stamps. They comically shared the message, along with Biz Markie’s payment, online and 50’s facial expressions were priceless.

In Biz Markie’s post, he had a smile on his face, with a caption that read:

Biz Markie- “I PAID #50cent THE MONEY I OWED HIM…”

While 50 captioned his with the following:

50 Cent- “I ran into Biz markie back stage in Minnesota. I said Biz I always loved ya music and all that but I need that money you owe me. LOL 😆he had food stamps.”

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Where Did Biz Find Those???
Though the food stamp pay-off appeared to be all in fun, the piercing question is: Where in the hell did Biz manage to cop some Old School food stamps from in this day in age? Did he visit a small town that has yet to have stepped into the 21st century with the food stamp cards? Or did he just so happen have a few food stamps still laying around his crib from the 80’s?

We may never get the answer to those questions, but it was a refreshing flashback, to lay our eyes on those infamous food stamps that many of us remember being sent to the grocery store with back in the day. Gotta love the Old School memories!

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