Fatman Scoop To Be Memorialized At At Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Harlem, NY –
Fatman Scoop‘s family, friends and fans will have the opportunity to honor the late rapper at a public memorial in New York City later this week.
In a post on Scoop’s Instagram web page on Tuesday (September 10), his household introduced a “Celebration of Life” occasion at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, happening on Thursday (September 12) from 3 p.m. to five p.m.
“Please join the Freeman family in the celebration of Isaac ‘Fatman Scoop’ Freeman at the Apollo this Thursday,” the caption learn.
Tickets for the occasion will go on sale on the Apollo Theater’s web site, the place extra info can even be made obtainable.
Fatman Scoop handed away on August 30 after collapsing onstage throughout a efficiency in Hamden, Connecticut. He was 53 years outdated.
The Harlem native, who was finest identified for his hypeman vitality on hits like “Be Faithful,” Missy Elliott‘s “Lose Control” and Mariah Carey‘s “It’s Like That,” obtained CPR and was taken to a close-by hospital.
However, his DJ and tour supervisor Birch “Pure Cold” Michael confirmed the next morning that Scoop had handed away.
“I am honestly lost for words,” Michael wrote on Instagram. “You took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest and greatest stages on this planet, the things you taught me have truely made me the man I am today. Thank you so much, I love you x.”
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The rapper’s household later issued a press release that learn: “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’s legacy is of love and brightness, it will reside in our hearts and memories forever.”
Tributes additionally poured in from Scoop’s associates and collaborators inside the Hip Hop group together with Missy Elliott, Ludacris and Jim Jones.
“Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during this difficult time [prayer hands emoji],” Missy wrote on X. “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.. [dove emoji, prayer hands emoji].”
Luda added in his personal touching publish: “Scoop was one of those people that reminded you what the word LOVE Truly means. It’s an ACTION, and with his ACTIONS he exuded the PUREST form of Passion For HIP HOP. Every human being that he came Into contact with felt that LOVE & that PASSION. THIS is the Type Of LEGACY WE should ALL continue from here on until ETERNITY.”
