Born Marcel Theo Hall on April 8, 1964 in Harlem, N.Y., Markie was raised on Long Island and began his music career performing in night clubs and colleges, eventually becoming a member of Marley Marl’s famed Juice Crew, where he performed as a beatboxer. https://t.co/U77khxfkRG pic.twitter.com/TqgPBvDXOZ
— Variety (@Variety) July 17, 2021
Markie made many TV and film appearances, most notably as a rapping alien in “Men in Black II," and on “Yo Gabba Gabba.” More recently, he appeared in “Empire” and “Black-ish." He was in production on the film “Chaaw,” which is set for a May 2022 release. https://t.co/U77khxfkRG pic.twitter.com/0WgIypxu7z
— Variety (@Variety) July 17, 2021
