Prince Markie Dee Passed Away!

Prince Markie Dee passed away.

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Legendary rapper and actor Prince Markie Dee passed away. Born Mark Anthony Morales, he was an American rapper, songwriter, producer and radio personality of Puerto Rican decent.

Morales was a member of the Fat Boys, a pioneering rap group that gained fame in the 1980s.

The Fat Boys were a Brooklyn, New York based rap group that was originally known as the Disco 3.

The group comprised of Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales, Damon "Kool Rock-Ski" Wimbley and Darren "Buff Love" Robinson.

The group was best known for their human beatbox in their songs. The group opened the doors for Biz Markie, Doug E Fresh and many others. The Fat Boys were one of the first rap groups to release full-length albums, along with Run-D.M.C., Whodini and Kurtis Blow. 

They released seven album as a group before the went their separate ways.

Buff Love (the Human Beatbox) passed away in 1995. The only surviving member left is Kool Rock-Ski.

Dee's death was confirmed on Thursday by the band's manager, Louis Gregory. Gregory noted that Dee would have turned 53 on Friday.

"Forever in my Heart. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper; he was one of my very best and closest friends. My heart breaks today because I lost a brother. I’ll always love you Mark and I’ll cherish everything you taught me. Tomorrow is your birthday, swing my way big bro," Louis "Uncle Louie" Gregory wrote on Twitter.

Forever in my Heart. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper; he was one of my very best and closest friends. My heart breaks today because I lost a brother. I’ll always love you Mark and I’ll cherish everything you taught me. Tomorrow is your birthday, swing my way big bro. pic.twitter.com/XcIsHixOoc

— Louis “Uncle Louie” Gregory (@UncleLouie) February 18, 2021

A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

The three were friends from Brooklyn who got their start by winning a contest at Radio City Music Hall, according to reports, and then became notable rappers in the '80s and '90s with hits including "Stick 'Em" and "Can You Feel It."

The Fat Boys put out a total of seven full length albums. The trio's 1987 album "Crushin'" went platinum and three others went gold, The New York Times notes.

Additionally, The Fat Boys appeared in the movies "Krush Groove" and "Knights of the City." They ultimately broke up in the early '90s.

Dee also led a solo career. In the early '90s he launched Prince Markie Dee & The Soul Convention with the debut album "Free."

The Fat Boys were the pioneering group of the 1980s hip-hop golden age.

He reportedly worked as a writer and producer for Uptown Records where he colloborated with other major artists like Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and Mary J. Blige.

Dee also worked as a radio DJ in his later years. He served as host of Sirius XM's Rock The Bells which also announced his death.

So sad 2 hear of the legendary @PrinceMarkieDee of the Fat Boys' passing. One of my childhood idols & favorite mc's of all time. Left us way 2 soon. He will truly be missed.

— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) February 19, 2021

Celebrities took to social media on Thursday to pay tribute to Dee.

Lifelong hip-hop fan, Marshall Mathers, known as Eminem paid homage to Prince Markie Dee. Em grew up listening to LL Cool J, Biz Markie, The Fat Boys and Kool Moe Dee. He said they were the inspiration for the Slim Shady alter ego.

You notice that Raymond Scott, the former rapper known as Benzino ain't said a damn word about the passing of an iconic rapper of his generation.