Rapper Biz Markie, best known for 'Just a Friend,' dies at 57 Gotham Rex 3 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: 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