Biz Markie, a pioneer of rap and beatboxing, best known for his 1989 classic Just A Friend, has passed away at 57.

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When the remaining members of Fifth Harmony went their separate ways in 2018, Normani’s solo career quickly took off with a string of duets with Khalid, 6LACK, Sam Smith and Megan Thee Stallion. Her Beyoncé-esque single Motivation was one of the best pop songs of 2019. However, besides a cameo in Cardi B’s WAP music video, Normani has stayed silent since. She has finally returned, and Cardi B has returned the favor with a feature on the sultry single Wild Side, which includes a music video as provocative as WAP’s.