Fatman Scoop, (born Isaac Freeman) the rapper and legendary voice who worked with Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and many more, has died at 53.
While the cause of death is not yet known, his death comes after he suffered a medical emergency during a performance on Friday night in Hamden, Connecticut.
Scoop was transported via ambulance to a local hospital, after collapsing on stage in front of fans in attendance.
Video shared by TMZ shows the rapper collapsing onstage around 8:30 pm before people rushed over to administer CPR.
Scoop’s manager Michael Birch confirmed his death Saturday morning with a heartfelt tribute. “It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Known professionally as Fatman Scoop,” he wrote in a statement. “You taught me how to be the Man I am today. I Love you Scoop, Thank you so much for everything you gave to me. Rest In Peace.”
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He was known for his appearances on the 2005 singles ‘Lose Control’ by Missy Elliott and ‘It’s Like That’ by Mariah Carey to name a few.
His peers began flooding social media following the news of his passing.
Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during this difficult time🙏🏾 Fatman Scoop VOICE & energy have contributed to MANY songs that made the people feel HAPPY & want to dance for over 2 decades. Your IMPACT is HUGE & will be NEVER be forgotten..🕊️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/e4R9Z3inKd
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 31, 2024
Rest Easy at @FatmanScoop! You were truly one of the best voices in hip-hop! I’m so glad I got to experience your greatness! We will all miss you greatly ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IjFtIaajDK
— Ciara (@ciara) August 31, 2024
His last words were “If You Came To Party, Make Some Noise.” Damn RIP Fatman Scoop 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/ldr8zFxGg3
— K-Dot The Kemist (@KDotTKL) August 31, 2024
RIP Fatman Scoop!
