Biz Markie was born April 8, 1964
Written by Jason Grant on April 8, 2023
Marcel Theo Hall, better known as Biz Markie, was a talented artist who impacted the music industry with his unique style of rapping and singing. As “the Human Beatbox,” he mesmerized audiences with his ability to manipulate his voice, mouth, and body to create sounds that amazed and entertained them. Sadly, the world lost a legend when he died on July 16, 2021. Despite this tragedy, his impact on music and culture will never be forgotten.