Mark Anthony Joseph Morrison was born on 3 May 1972 and is an English singer, best known for his 1996 platinum hit song "Return of the Mack", which was immediately met with success upon its release in several European countries.
22 Facts About Mark Morrison
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In mid-1995, Mark Morrison released his debut single, "Crazy", which became a Top 20 hit in the UK and was a club favourite.
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Mark Morrison appeared on the 1999 Brit Awards where he presented an award, introduced Whitney Houston and announced his return to music.
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Mark Morrison later signed to soccer player Kevin Campbell's 2 Wikid label in 2003.
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In June 2013, Mark Morrison released the music video to "I Am What I Am" shot by DIS Guise of Visionnaire Pictures, with the release date set for the single on iTunes of 1 September 2013.
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On 7 July 2014, Mark Morrison released an EP titled I Am What I Am.
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In May 2017, a series of Burger King commercials for Mac and Cheetos featured a remix of Mark Morrison's classic, entitled "Return of the Mac and Cheetos".
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In 2021, Mark Morrison was featured alongside Chris Brown on G-Eazy's single "Provide", as the song samples "Return of the Mack".
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Mark Morrison has faced various criminal charges during his career, including a 1997 conviction for attempting to bring a firearm aboard an airliner, for which he served three months in jail just as his hit song "Return of the Mack" began rising up the US Billboard charts.
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Mark Morrison was arrested and remanded into custody upon his return to the United Kingdom.
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Mark Morrison was later cleared of the offensive weapon charge.
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Mark Morrison was convicted of affray for his part in a brawl resulting in one fatality and sentenced to community service.
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Mark Morrison later was incarcerated in Wormwood Scrubs for a year for paying a lookalike to perform his court-appointed community service in his stead, while Mark Morrison himself went on tour.
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In 2002, Mark Morrison was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and car theft.
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Mark Morrison was released on bail, but a policeman was later arrested on suspicion of taking a bribe from Morrison in return for his release.
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Mark Morrison failed to appear in court to face the charges and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
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In 2009, Mark Morrison was arrested for an assault in London.
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Mark Morrison was born in Hanover, West Germany, on 3 May 1972.
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Mark Morrison later lived in Leicester, England, until moving to the US city of West Palm Beach, Florida, at age 11.
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In October 2020, Mark Morrison publicly stated that he would consider challenging Peter Soulsby to become the next Mayor of Leicester.
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In October 2022, Mark Morrison bought a house in Florida, paying $2 million in cash.
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Mark Morrison bought a second home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in December 2023.