Biz Markie was hyper-animated, hilarious and larger than life. The late rapper was the best at injecting fun into his rhymes, in a way that helped me and a whole generation of young people fall in love with hip-hop culture – namely with his 1989 breakout mega hit "Just a Friend."
"All Up in the Biz," a new documentary from director Sacha Jenkins, covers every facet of Biz Markie's life from being raised in foster care, to his ability to befriend anybody and how hip-hop changed his life. Jenkins also collects narratives from a wide range of Markie's family members and hip-hop legends like Rakim, who share personal stories about hanging with Biz, the way he loved to joke and how he amassed a fascinating collection of toys and gadgets.
