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All Up in the Biz

All Up in the Biz

The life and rhymes of Biz Markie.

2023•1h 40m•8.5/10
DocumentaryMusic

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8.5/10(2)

Acclaimed director Sacha Jenkins shines a spotlight on the life and rhymes of the 'clown prince of hip-hop', Biz Markie, best known for his Top 40 hit, "Just a Friend." A who's who of legends like rappers Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh and actor/comedian Tracy Morgan share how Markie's playful approach to the genre made him a hip-hop icon and left an indelible mark in the world of music.

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Production

Mass Appeal, Showtime Documentary Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Biz Markie

Biz Markie

Self (archive footage)

Tara Davis

Self

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Self

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Self

Dapper Dan

Self

Doug E. Fresh

Doug E. Fresh

Self

Fat Joe

Fat Joe

Self

Big Daddy Kane

Big Daddy Kane

Self

Bill Parker

Self

Diamond Shell

Self

MC Baal

Self

Sue Parker

Self

Erick Sermon

Self

Prince Paul

Self

Elroy Mac

Self

Pedro Torres

Self

Lisa Edwards

Self

Johnny Famous

Self

Craig G

Self

DJ Hurricane

Self

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