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Honoring late hip-hop giant Biz Markie, who died at the age of 57 back in July, Cedric and some notable rappers-turned-actors broke into "Just a Friend."

Honoring late hip-hop giant Biz Markie, who died at the age of 57 back in July, Cedric and some notable rappers-turned-actors broke into "Just a Friend."

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Watch LL Cool J, Lil Dicky, Cedric the Entertainer, and More Open Emmys With Biz Markie Tribute

The late great Biz Markie will be getting a street named after him in his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island. Biz Markie passed in July of this year.

The late great Biz Markie will be getting a street named after him in his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island. Biz Markie passed in July of this year.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Biz Markie Will Get Street Named After Him in Long Island

50 Cent took to Instagram to react to Eminem paying homage to several fallen rap legends during his verse on "EPMD 2" off Nas' 'Kings Disease II.'

50 Cent took to Instagram to react to Eminem paying homage to several fallen rap legends during his verse on "EPMD 2" off Nas' 'Kings Disease II.'

BY JORDAN ROSE

50 Cent Reacts to Eminem Paying Homage to Rap Legends on ‘King’s Disease II’ Verse

Family, friends, and hip-hop royalty gathered together in Long Island to remember Biz Markie following his tragic death last month. He was 57.

Family, friends, and hip-hop royalty gathered together in Long Island to remember Biz Markie following his tragic death last month. He was 57.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Biz Markie Remembered by Family and Friends During Memorial Service

The rapper's brother announced the tragic news via Facebook on Friday night: 'To the baddest in the beats icon legend … I'll miss you more than words.'

The rapper's brother announced the tragic news via Facebook on Friday night: 'To the baddest in the beats icon legend … I'll miss you more than words.'

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Biz Markie Dead at 57

Biz Markie has not died, NBC News reports, citing a statement from the rapper’s manager Jenni Izumi: “The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true."

Biz Markie has not died, NBC News reports, citing a statement from the rapper’s manager Jenni Izumi: “The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true."

BY ABELSHIFFERAW1

Biz Markie's Manager Refutes Rumors of Rapper's Death

New York rapper Biz Markie, perhaps best known for his 1989 single "Just a Friend," has reportedly been hospitalized for weeks due to illness.

New York rapper Biz Markie, perhaps best known for his 1989 single "Just a Friend," has reportedly been hospitalized for weeks due to illness.

BY JOE PRICE

Biz Markie Has Reportedly Been Hospitalized for Weeks

Slim: "U bodied this!! But this contest is 4 amateurs only!"

Slim: "U bodied this!! But this contest is 4 amateurs only!"

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Eminem Responds to Biz Markie's Amusing #GodzillaChallenge Video

Earlier this month, 50 Cent finally had one of the many people supposedly in debt to him pull through and pay him back.

Earlier this month, 50 Cent finally had one of the many people supposedly in debt to him pull through and pay him back.

BY JOE PRICE

Biz Markie on Paying His Debt to 50 Cent With Food Stamps: 'They're Good Luck'

Fif demanded reimbursement during the Art of Rap Festival over the weekend. Biz jokingly handed over food stamps.

Fif demanded reimbursement during the Art of Rap Festival over the weekend. Biz jokingly handed over food stamps.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

50 Cent Says Biz Markie Tried to Pay Off His Debt With Food Stamps