Fatman Scoop has died after collapsing during a concert in Connecticut on Friday night (August 30). The New York rapper, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was playing at the Town Center Park in Hamden when he fainted onstage and received CPR before being transported to the hospital where he later died. He was 53.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Known professionally as Fatman Scoop,” Freeman’s tour manager Birch Michael wrote on Facebook. “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.”
In a statement on the official Fatman Scoop Instagram, the rapper’s family wrote:
It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop.
Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life.
FatManScoop was not just a world class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle and a friend.
He was the laughter in our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength, and courage.
Fatman Scoop was known to the world as the undisputed voice of the club. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity. His joy was infectious and the generosity he extended to all will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
As we mourn the loss of FatManScoop, we also celebrate his remarkable life and the countless lives he touched.
Fatman Scoop’s legacy is of love and brightness, it will reside in our hearts and memories forever.
Freeman is best known for his 1999 hit ‘Be Faithful’. He also made guest appearances on Missy Elliott’s ‘Lose Control’ and Mariah Carey’s ‘It’s Like That’. Last month, he was featured on Tech N9ne’s song ‘No Popcorn’. On Friday morning, Freeman and Dyce Paso had just shared the music video for their new single, ‘Let It Go’.
Questlove posted a tribute to the rapper on Instagram, writing, “I want to thank Fatman Scoop for being an embodiment of what hip hop was truly about. To just forget about your troubles and live in the moment and allow joy in.”
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