Acquiring most of his $2.5 million net worth with the song "Just a Friend," Biz Markie has done a variety of work in the entertainment industry following this hit song. He went on to do a comedy act, and developed TV shows after his initial musical success. He also became a TV personality, following his stint with music, and his hit song.

In addition to his music career as an American rapper, Markie also worked in acting gigs, and he did work as a reality TV show personality. His success and net worth is namely a result of the music, and his top 10 hit song that was released, even though he followed with a few short acting jobs. He still works in acting, and production work, but a majority of his net worth came early on in his career, when the top 10 hit song topped the charts.