UPDATE: AllHipHop has actually verified that Prince Markie Dee passed away of congestive heart failure.
Hip-Hop has actually suffered another magnificent blow as Prince Markie Dee of The Fat Boys has died suddenly. He was 52 years old.Born Mark
Anthony Morales, Prince Markie Dee came to prominence as 1/3 of the Fat Boys, which was among the very first rap group’s to go pop. With simple Brooklyn roots, the group, comprised of Darren Robinson (The Human Beat Box), Damon Wimbley (Kool Rock Ski), and Morales, turned up as understudies of Kurtis Blow and blew up with the likes of LL Cool J, Run DMC, Whodini and others.For example
, The Fat Boys starred in a significant motion picture in 1987 with “Disorderlies,” a comedy that had the rappers as a motley crew of medical assistants. Prior to that, they starred in “Krush Groove,” a pseudo biopic about the life of magnate Russell Simmons.
## > The Fat Boys were visiting Europe as The Disco 3 in their mid-teens, as they became rap stars. Quickly, however, they altered it in ’84 as they ended up being known for their consuming habits. Backed by Kurtis Blow, a hit -making force, the group emerged with their traditional, self-titled first album. The group ultimately launched 7 studio albums with 4 of them going certified gold.Prince Markie Dee
was likewise one of the first Hip-Hop stars of Puerto Rican descent. Furthermore, he was able to effectively shift into an effective producer and solo act after The Fat Boys dissolved. His solo album, Free, gave birth to a number 1 hit in”Normal Factors(Swing My Way).” ## > As a tune writer/producer, he composed and produced tracks for such emerging artists like Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Craig Mack and others like Mark Anthony.The Prince, as he was also called, would transition into an effective radio personality in Miami, known for his comedic disposition, favorable spirit and hijinks. He celebrated his representation in the current Salt-N-Pepa biopic. In his youth, he dated Sandy “Pepa” Denton.Prince Markie Dee would have commemorated his 53rd birthday tomorrow, February 19th. AllHipHop uses deep condolences to
the family, buddies and fans of Prince Markie Dee. Prince Markie Dee The Legends of Hip Hop Reunion Performance at Nova Southeastern University Davie, Florida– 27.04.12 Featuring: Prince Markie Dee Where: United States When: 27 Apr 2012 Credit: WENN Teedra Moses, Prince Markie Dee, Melanie Fiona 1st Yearly WMIB 103.5 The Beat Miami Vacation Yacht Party Miami, Florida– 02.12.09 Featuring: Teedra Moses, Prince Markie Dee, Melanie Fiona Where: Miami, Florida, United States When: 02 Dec 2009 Credit: Johnny Louis/WENN. com
Prince Markie Dee The Legends of Hip Hop Reunion Performance at Nova Southeastern University Davie, Florida– 27.04.12 Featuring: Prince Markie Dee Where: United States When: 27 Apr 2012 Credit: WENN
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