Why Biz Markie was the essence of hip-hop

Filmmaker Sacha Jenkins shares what he learned about Biz Markie while making a documentary about him. Jenkins explains the rapper's legacy and why he believes he was the "essence of hip-hop." "He knew at a young age who he was, and he embraced it," Jenkins said. "He was different from everyone else."

Watch Jenkins' full "Salon Talks" episode here: https://youtu.be/uti_fVYBxKM

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