Fans also shared warm memories and heartfelt tributes to the late rapper in the comments section of the YouTube video.
The music video for Biz Markie’s signature hit «Just A Friend» has now been viewed more than 70 million times on YouTube. Fans have flocked to the online video platform to revisit the clip and pay tribute to the late rapper after he passed away on Friday at the age of 57. Something of a latecomer to YouTube, the 4 minute and 39-second promo was only uploaded to the site on August 4, 2010. It has already been viewed more than 70.7 million times, with fans taking to the comment section of the video to pay their respects and share personal memories of the hip-hop star. Bender Bending Rodriguez wrote: «One of those songs where everyone stops to sing along. Classic. Rest well Biz.» GHOST BuDs commented: «Rip, my fathers favorite song right here. Now at least he’s up in heaven with Biz Markie.» Kristina Walker said: «I’m literally crying and singing this.
