Biz Markie Has Not Passed Away, Family Releases Statement On False Rumors #news

Biz Markie Has Not Passed Away, Family Releases Statement On False Rumors.
Too often, many celebrities go viral after news regarding their passing has gone viral.
In many cases, those rumors are untrue, and Biz Markie seems to be the latest victim of gossip that spread like wildfire.
On Wednesday (June 30) evening, tragic news regarding the alleged death of the beloved "Just a Friend" icon began to circulate, and soon, news outlets were reporting that the 57-year-old rapper had passed away.
However, within an hour, those close to Markie surfaced online to condemn the rumors while offering updates about his health.
"Folks, @BizMarkie has NOT died," tweeted journalist Roland Martin.
"I have been in contact with sources who are texting and talking to his wife." #news