The widow of rapper Biz Markie, Tara Hall, is suing the artist’s former manager and associated entertainment company for alleged trademark infringement and right to publicity violations in Washington, D.C., federal court.
Hall said that Jennifer Izumi was given limited powers to operate Biz Markie’s finances in 2018 but abused their agreement by taking over Biz Markie Inc., selling unauthorized merchandise, and obtaining music royalties.
Biz Markie, whose real name was Marcel Hall, was a rapper and actor known for his 1989 hit song “Just a Friend,” and was often referred to as “The Clown Prince of Hip Hop.” Biz …
