Musical News - Prince Markie Dee (The Fat Boys)

Prince Markie Dee, former member of the famous 1980s rap group The Fat Boys, died on February 18, 2021 (one day before his birthday), at the age of 52. The cause of death was not reported.

He was named Mark Anthony Morales upon his birth in Brooklyn. NY.

As a member of The Fat Boys, Morales appeared in the 1985 film “Krush Groove” and the 1987 film “Disorderlies”.

The Fat Boys were among the first rap groups to release full-length rap albums. Some of their more well-known songs are “Fat Boys” and “All You Can Eat”.

After the breakup of The Fat Boys, Morales went on to a fairly successful solo career, formed a record production company called Soul Convention, and wrote and produced tracks for Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, and Craig Mack, among others. He was also a beloved radio disc jockey in Miami, FL.

Morales’ solo career consisted of the immensely popular “Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)” from 1992.

It is always distressing to hear of the demise of famous musicians from our past, particularly at a relatively young age. Prince Markie Dee will be missed.

“Prince Markie Dee” Morales

(February 19, 1968 – February 18, 2021)

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