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 acting at City Middle Park in Hamden, Conn., the place he appeared to have suffered a medical emergency, based on 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 the artist behind the DJ sales space, he was then transferred to an area hospital.
Scoop’s demise was confirmed Saturday morning (Aug. 31) in a submit from his household on Instagram.
“It’s with profound disappointment and really heavy hearts that we share information of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop,” the heartfelt message begins. “Final evening, the world misplaced a radiant soul, a beacon of sunshine on the stage and in life.”
The submit continued, “Fatman Scoop was recognized to the world because the undisputed voice of the membership. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity. His pleasure was infectious and the generosity he prolonged to all will probably be deeply missed however by no means forgotten.”
Scoop gained prominence along with his 1999 membership favourite “Be Trustworthy,” that includes the Crooklyn Clan. He additionally appeared on Missy Elliott’s hit “Lose Management,” alongside Ciara. The track peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart and its video earned a Grammy Award in 2006 for greatest brief kind music video. The monitor additionally earned a Grammy nomination for greatest rap track.
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