CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 40m · R

All Up in the Biz

The life and rhymes of Biz Markie.

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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.

Directed bySacha Jenkins

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: EN
Released: June 17, 2023

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Mass Appeal

Showtime Documentary Films

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Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Sacha Jenkins
Written by: Andre Wilkins
Sacha Jenkins
Produced by: Djali Brown-Cepeda
Deborah Correa

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