Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage
American rapper Fatman Scoop, known for his collaborations with Missy Elliott and Ciara, passed away after collapsing on stage during a Friday concert in Connecticut. The musician's family confirmed the tragic news.
The rapper, originally from New York—Isaac Freeman III, known as Fatman Scoop—died at the age of 53 after collapsing on stage. The dramatic events unfolded on Friday evening (August 30) during a concert at Town Center Park in Hamden, Connecticut. The performance turned out to be the last in the 53-year-old's career.
As described by the BBC, the rapper lost consciousness halfway through his performance. Meanwhile, The Guardian mentions a video posted on platform X, showing the musician collapsing behind the DJ booth. Moments earlier, the rapper urged concert participants to "make some noise." For a moment, the audience thought the dramatic events on stage were part of the show.
Mayor Lauren Garrett stated in a Facebook post that the rapper was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Unfortunately, his life could not be saved. The news of the 53-year-old rapper's death was confirmed, among others, by his family.
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. (...) As we mourn the loss of FatManScoop, we also celebrate his remarkable life and the countless lives he touched - was written in an Instagram post.
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In a conversation with the BBC, the MN2S concert agency also confirmed the rapper's death, highlighting that "the New Yorker's legacy will live on through his timeless music."
Rapper Fatman Scoop dies
Fatman Scoop was recognizable for his distinctive voice. His biggest hit was the song "Be Faithful," which topped charts and clubs worldwide.
Another breakthrough in the rapper's career was his collaboration with Missy Elliott and Ciara, which resulted in the song "Lose Control." The song brought the rapper international fame.
The rapper also appeared in the Grammy-nominated Mariah Carey song "It's Like That" and was recorded by many other artists, such as Timbaland and David Guetta.
