Biz Markie
publication date: Saturday, April 23, 2005 (part of Round XXV)
category: Music
clue: This DJ has made friends, but no more, with half the hip hop stars on the East Coast.
explanation: Markie was a DJ and performer in the East Coast hip hop scene. His most famous hit was "Just a Friend," referenced in the clue by the phrase "friends, but no more." more…
solved by: Steve West, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Aaron Shurtleff, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Scott Horowitz, Wendy Hampson, and Justin Hampson
player landmarks: This was the first goo solved by Justin Hampson.
![]() | This goo was part of Funny Hat Week. |
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