Their biggest hit, a cover of “Wipeout” with the Beach Boys, went all the way to No. The trio released The Fat Boys in 1984 and The Fat Boys Are Back in 1985, produced by rap legend Kurtis Blow, which included hits such as “ Can You Feel It?,” “ Jail House Rap,” and “The Fat Boys Are Back.” The group helped put beatboxing on the map and became one of the premier hip-hop groups by the end of the decade with the release of their platinum fourth album, Crushin’, and their 1987 breakout comedy film, Disorderlies. the Human Beat Box) and Damon Wimbley (a.k.a. XcIsHixOoc- Louis “Uncle Louie” Gregory February 18, 2021īorn Mark Anthony Morales on February 19, 1968, in Brooklyn, Prince Markie Dee served as one-third of the pioneering rap group the Fat Boys, performing under the moniker the Disco 3 and linking up with Darren “Buff Love” Robinson (a.k.a.
Tomorrow is your birthday, swing my way big bro. I’ll always love you Mark and I’ll cherish everything you taught me. My heart breaks today because I lost a brother. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper he was one of my very best and closest friends. Tomorrow is your birthday, swing my way big bro.”įorever in my Heart. “My heart breaks today because I lost a brother. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper he was one of my very best and closest friends,” Gregory tweeted.
Louis Gregory of Uncle Louie Music Group confirmed the news. As of publishing, no cause of death has been given.
Prince Markie Dee, Puerto Rican emcee and member of the legendary rap trio the Fat Boys, died on Thursday at age 52, one day short of his 53rd birthday.
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