Who was rapper Fatman Scoop (53), dead after collapsing on-stage
Renowned rapper Fatman Scoop, famous for his collaborations with artists like Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, has died at the age of 53. The New York-born musician collapsed while performing at a free concert in Hamden, Connecticut. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Throughout his career, Scoop collaborated with numerous stars and left a significant impact on the music industry. May he rest in peace.
Scoop's onstage collapse and subsequent death
Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was reportedly performing at the Green & Gold Party in Hamden when he suddenly collapsed. A video circulating online shows him falling behind the decks shortly after asking the audience to cheer. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors were unable to revive him. The cause of his collapse and subsequent death remains unknown.
Scoop's collaborations and career highlights
Scoop rose to international fame with the re-release of Be Faithful in 2003, which topped charts in the UK and Ireland. He sampled elements from Faith Evans's Love Like This and Chic's 1978 hit Chic Cheer for this track. In 2005, he collaborated with Missy Elliott and Ciara on Lose Control, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and won a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video.
Elliott's tribute to Scoop
Elliott took to social media to pay tribute to Scoop, saying, "Fatman Scoop's voice & energy have contributed to many songs that made people feel happy & want to dance for over two decades. Our impact is huge & will never be forgotten." This sentiment echoes the feelings of many in the music industry who have been touched by Scoop's talent and charisma.
Scoop's other notable works and ventures
Scoop made guest appearances in the anime series The Boondocks. He also mentored six British musicians on the UK TV program Chancers in 2004. The rapper was an entrepreneur as well, owning his own ice cream parlor. His most recent work includes the July 2024 single No Popcorn with Tech N9ne and two singles, Let It Go and Our House, tragically released on the day of his collapse. His last Instagram post was just a day ago.
