"Just a Friend" is a 1989 comedic and romantic hip hop song by rapper Biz Markie, in which he alternates between rap and singing. In the video for this song, he wore a powdered wig and 18th-century clothing. It was also his only successful single, reaching the #11 position on the Billboard charts.
The song samples are from the original 1968 song "You Got What I Need" (1968) by singer/songwriter Freddie Scott. It was later named the 81st best one-hit wonder of all time by VH1.
It was later covered by Mario and Kidz Bop, by progressive-jam band Umphrey's McGee, and by Tally Hall who play "Just a Friend" at nearly all of their concerts.
50 Cent's song "Best Friend" contains re-sung quotes from "Just a Friend".
It was sung by the characters in an episode of the FX Networks show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
David Kitt, an Irish singer songwriter's, song "Me and My Love" is also based on the original song sung by Freddie Scott.
The movie "I Think I Love My Wife" contains a scene in which Chris Rock and Kerry Washington sing this song.
