Fatman Scoop, whole real name was Isaac Freeman III, has died at the age of 53.
The legendary DJ collapsed while playing a show at Hamden Town Center Park in Connecticut on August 30. He received CPR and was taken to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead hours later. In the early morning hours on Saturday (August 31), Scoop had passed away. A cause of death was not provided.
His tour manager Birch “Pure Cold” Michael was the first to reveal the breaking news to the public.
“I am honestly lost for words… 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 truly made me the man I am today. Thank you so much, I love you x.”
After his death, Scoop’s Instagram account has been updated with an official statement from his family, recognizing him as the “undisputed voice of the club.”
“It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop,” it began. “Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life. FatManScoop was not just a world class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle and a friend.”
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Fatman Scoop is best known for his 1999 track “Be Faithful.” He was also featured on Missy Elliott’s 2005 “Lose Control,” for which he won a Grammy. The same year, he appeared on Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That.”
Celebrities poured condolences within his comment section, including Pete Rock, who wrote: “well, nothing but the best of memories with this man. To lose one of our soldiers hurts me my heart is broken. Scoop rest my brotha.” Other well-wishers included Fat Joe, Snoop Dogg, Cam’ron, Ty Dolla $ign, Jordan Sparks, Ludacris and others.
Missy Elliott: “Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during such a difficult time [prayer emoji] Fatman Scoop VOICE & energy have contributed to SO MANY songs that made people feel HAPPY & want to DANCE for over 2 decades everytime you hear them… His IMPACT is HUGE & will be NEVER be forgotten.”
Ciara: “Rest Easy at @FatmanScoop! You were truly one of the best voices in hip-hop! “
Jim Jones: “To my 5th Ave border brother u will b forever missed, the game lost a true legend from Harlem but the heavens above just received a great angel, watch over Harlem bro I’m a do the rest till we meet again my friend FATMANSCOOP.”
Timbaland: “Man I’m at a loss for words [crying emojis] ‘Drop’ was the song I started with on tour. Rest easy.”
Questlove: “I want to thank Fatman Scoop for being an embodiment of what hip hop was truly about. To just forget about your troubles and live in the moment and allow joy in.”
Ludacris: “Scoop was one of those people that reminded you what the word LOVE Truly means. It’s an ACTION, and with his ACTIONS he exuded the PUREST form of Passion For HIP HOP. Every human being that he came Into contact with felt that LOVE & that PASSION. THIS is the Type Of LEGACY WE should ALL continue from here on until ETERNITY.”
