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Hip-Hop icon and hypeman Fatman Scoop, best known for his husky adlibs on some of the biggest hits, has passed away after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut.
He was 53 years young.
Born Isaac Freeman III, the hype man and radio personality was performing at a summer concert, Friday, hosted at Hamden Town Center Park in Connecticut. Hamden is six miles from New Haven.
Mayor Lauren Garrett shared on Facebook that the rapper had a “medical emergency on stage” and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
A video from the concert showed Scoop hyping up the crowd at Hamden’s Green and Gold Party just moments before the collapse. After he collapsed, another performer could be seen leading the crowd in prayer as a group of people huddled around the rear of the stage.
Scoop’s tour manager Birch Michael confirmed the rapper’s death on social media. He did not provide any information about what caused Scoop’s collapse or death.
“I am honestly lost for words,” Michael posted early Saturday morning. ” 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.”
Scoop’s ex wife, Shanda Freeman, paid tribute to the beloved hype man and musician.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, the author and life coach shared a series of photos of Fatman Scoop — real name Isaac Freeman III — on Instagram shortly after his death was announced, and a day after he collapsed onstage during a concert in Connecticut.
In one post, she wrote a heartfelt tribute to her late ex-husband, describing him as an “icon” and sharing her “love” for him.
“I would like to PERSONALLY THANK each and EVERY PERSON that has shown so much LOVE for Isaac @fatmanscoop and myself. He was an ICON and LEGEND and so many people love him,” Shanda wrote on Instagram, alongside a YouTube screenshot of their ’00s MTV reality show Man & Wife.
“He was a pure heart and loved reaching back and helping others. Isaac had THE BEST PARENTS and learned his heart through them. He will FOREVER be MISSED, APPRECIATED and ADORED by so many,” she added. “He put me in front of the camera and I’ll forever be GRATEFUL and LOVE HIM. Thank you ALL SO MUCH!! Shanda ❤️🙏🏾”
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Freeman adopted the stage name “Fatman Scoop” from the nickname given him by his Uncle Jack as a child, because he loved ice cream. He was known as a rapper, but also performed as a hype man and radio presenter as well as appearing on television.
Fatman Scoop first came to prominence with the release of single “Be Faithful”, featuring the Crooklyn Clan, which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia.
In 2004, Fatman Scoop was featured in the UK TV series Chancers, broadcast on Channel 4, mentoring six British musicians trying to achieve success in the United States.
Throughout his career, Fatman Scoop collaborated with numerous artists, including on Lil Jon’s 2004 remix of Salt Shaker, Janet Jackson’s 2006 remix of So Excited, Skrillex’s 2014 single Recess. Timbaland’s 2001 single Drop, and David Guetta’s 2009 remix of One Love.
In 2007, he had a role on the animated television series The Boondocks, appearing as himself in season 2, episode 5, “The Story of Thugnificent” and episode 15, “The Story of Gangstalicious Part 2” from the same season. In 2008, Fatman Scoop and his then-wife Shanda Freeman hosted a reality show and podcast on MTV called Man and Wife. The show covered topics such as jobs, finance, relationships, and sex.
“I spoke to him just a few days ago, and he was in such good spirits. It’s hard to believe he is no longer with us,” said Sharron Elkabas, Scoop’s representative. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans during this incredibly difficult time.”
If a person like Scoop collapses, he/she may lose consciousness. Before collapsing, the he may have felt:
Causes of collapse may include:
One of the causes that people are speculating is Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a heart condition that can cause a person to collapse and lose consciousness:
Symptoms
Sudden collapse, loss of consciousness, abnormal breathing, and no pulse
Causes
An electrical malfunction in the heart that disrupts its pumping action, preventing it from supplying blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs
Risk factors
Family history of coronary artery disease, smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and an inactive lifestyle
Treatment
Call 911 immediately, start CPR, and use an AED (automated external defibrillator) if available
Survival
Survival rate is low, with only about 5–10% of people surviving if treated quickly
His death was also confirmed by Reminisce Festiva in the UK, where Scoop was scheduled to perform on Sept. 7.
“His absence will be profoundly felt by everyone,” the festival said in an Instagram post.
“He was not just one of our most popular performers, he was a cherished member of the Reminisce family.”
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