Rapper Biz Markie, best known for 'Just a Friend,' dies at 57 Gotham Rex 5 years ago The rapper, best known for his hit song “Just a Friend,” died peacefully with his wife by his side. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more… Share: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Rapper Coolio dead at 59; known for 'Gangsta's Paradise,' 'Fantastic Voyage'DateSeptember 29, 2022In relation toArts & Entertainment,rap music,rapper,celebrity deaths,hip-hopHuey death: St. Louis rapper Lawrence Franks Jr. known as Huey killed in shooting in MissouriDateJune 27, 2020In relation toArts & Entertainment,Missouri,celebrity,fatal shooting,rapper,celebrity deaths,u.s. & worldInfluential rapper MF DOOM dead at 49, family confirmsDateJanuary 31, 2021In relation toArts & Entertainment,rapper,celebrity deaths,obituary,hip-hop