died on July 16 with his wife Tara by his side, and while a cause of death has yet to be announced, the star had previously been hospitalised due to complications stemming from his Type 2 diabetes.A memorial service was held at New York’s Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts, with stars including LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Ice-T and Fat Joe paying their respects.Montell Jordan performed at the service, which was live-streamed following a private viewing for family.A floral arrangement reading ‘Biz’ was featured on stage, while a colourful portrait of the Just A Friend rapper was painted for the occasion and placed next to the star’s coffin.Markie’s widow Tara Hall said of her late husband: ‘The thing I’m going to miss the most about him.
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