Legendary New York Rapper Dies at 53
Fatman Scoop has died after collapsing throughout a live performance in Connecticut on Friday evening (Aug. 30). He was 53.
The New York rapper, whose actual identify is Isaac Freeman III, was performing at Town Center Park in Hamden, Conn., the place he appeared to have suffered a medical emergency, in accordance with TMZ. Fan-captured video on X (previously Twitter) confirmed the legendary hip-hop hype man and radio character collapsing mid-performance. After medical personnel carried out chest compressions on Freeman behind the DJ sales space, the artist was then transferred to a neighborhood hospital.
Freeman’s passing was confirmed Saturday morning (Aug. 31) in a put up from his household on Instagram. A particular reason for loss of life was not offered.
“It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop,” the heartfelt message begins. “Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life.”
The put up continued, “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.”
Freeman’s tour supervisor Bryan “DJ Pure Cold” Michael additionally shared the unhappy information on social media.
“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.”
Freeman gained prominence along with his 1999 membership favourite “Be Faithful,” that includes the Crooklyn Clan. He additionally appeared on Missy Elliott’s 2005 hit “Lose Control,” alongside Ciara. The tune peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and its video earned a Grammy Award in 2006 for greatest quick type music video. The monitor additionally earned a Grammy nomination for greatest rap tune.
Elliott took to social media Saturday morning to recollect her previous collaborator.
“Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during this difficult time,” 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.”
Freeman’s different musical accomplishments embrace a characteristic on Mariah Carey’s 2005 tune “It’s Like That,” which reached No. 16 on the Hot 100. Over the years, he would seem on tracks by Skrillex (“Recess”), David Guetta (“Love Is Back”) and Ciara (“Level Up” remix), amongst many others.
