The Obamas Pen Letter of Condolences to Biz Markie’s Widow

After the passing of legendary Biz Markie, the Obamas penned a letter to his Widow, Tara Hall, touching on the moment they shared in the run-up to the 2008 election.

The letter obtained by TMZ was written on the Obamas’ new official letterhead and read, “We want to extend our heartfelt condolences to you as you reflect on Biz Markie’s life.”

Despite not knowing Biz as well as Tara, the Obamas say he left a lasting impression on them as “one of rap’s most innovative stylists and as a great man.” They added, “Biz Markie brightened every room he was in, and we will always appreciate him for his early support in 2008, bringing people together to ‘Party With a Purpose’ and get out the vote.”

Their final words were that Biz’s hip-hop influence would last for generations, as it had for four decades before his passing.

They ended the letter with, “We hope you take comfort in all the fond memories you have with him. Please know that we are holding you, Averi, and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.”