Rapper Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, passed away after collapsing onstage during a free concert in Connecticut on Friday night.
He was 53.
According to the New York Post, the New York-born artist was headlining the “Green & Gold Party” in Hamden, Connecticut.
He was transported to a hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.
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— TMZ (@TMZ) August 31, 2024
TMZ reports:
The legendary hip hop hype man was performing Friday at Town Center Park in Hamden, CT when he appeared to suffer a medical emergency.
Folks who were there say Fatman Scoop collapsed and passed out … with people rushing over to administer CPR. Authorities tell us they were dispatched for a medical emergency at 8:33 PM.
ADVERTISEMENTVideo shows medical personnel performing chest compressions on someone behind the DJ booth … folks in the crowd say it’s Fatman Scoop.
The music suddenly stops and a hush falls over the crowd … and you hear murmurs about Fatman Scoop getting CPR.
The person who took this video says they saw Fatman Scoop fall over … and he was ultimately taken out on a stretcher.
Fatman Scoop Collapses on Stage, Video Shows Medical Staff Performing CPR.
Pray for Fatman Scoop
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— CapitalCityHipHop (@capcityhiphop_) August 31, 2024
The legendary Fatman Scoop has sadly passed away at 53 after collapsing on stage last night and being rushed to the hospital. We’re sending his family our deepest condolences at this time.
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— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) August 31, 2024
From the New York Post:
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency before being transported to a hospital by ambulance.
“Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers,” Garrett posted to Facebook.
Fatman Scoop is best known for his 1990s club favorite “Be Faithful,” which has earned him millions of views.
He featured on Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control” which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in Oct. 2005.
ADVERTISEMENTHe has also appeared on Mariah Carey’s Grammy-nominated “It’s Like That,” and has done tracks with Timberland and Magoo, Nick Cannon, and Skrillex.
On Friday morning, Dyce Paso and Fatman Scoop premiered the official music video for their new song “Let It Go.”
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