rapper dies at 53 after collapsing on stage

Fatman Scoop, the rapper greatest recognized for collaborating with artists like Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, has died at 53. 

The musician, whose actual title was Isaac Freeman III, collapsed on stage whereas performing in Hamden, Conn., on Friday evening.

Hamden’s mayor, Lauren Garrett, introduced that Freeman “had a medical emergency on stage” and was “transported by ambulance to the hospital” round 10 p.m. native time on Friday. 

Freeman’s supervisor, Michael Birch, confirmed early Saturday morning that the rapper had died. “It’s with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, recognized professionally as Fatman Scoop,” Birch wrote on Fb. “You taught me the right way to be the person I’m immediately. I really like you, Scoop, Thanks a lot for all the pieces you gave to me. Relaxation in peace.”

Birch didn’t disclose the rapper’s explanation for loss of life.

Freeman’s household posted a message on his official Instagram account confirming his loss of life afterward Saturday morning. “It’s with profound disappointment and really heavy hearts that we share information of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop,” the Freemans wrote. “Final evening, the world misplaced a radiant soul, a beacon of sunshine on the stage and in life. FatmanScoop was not only a world class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle, and a pal. He was the laughter in our lives, a continuing supply of help, unwavering energy, and braveness.”

Their assertion continued, “Fatman Scoop was recognized to the world because the undisputed voice of the membership. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity. His pleasure was infectious, and the generosity he prolonged to all will likely be deeply missed however by no means forgotten. As we mourn the lack of FatmanScoop, we additionally have a good time his exceptional life and the numerous lives he touched. Fatman Scoop’s legacy is of affection and brightness. It would reside in our hearts and reminiscences eternally.”

Quite a few different musicians paid tribute to Freeman within the feedback part of the put up.

Lil Jon wrote, “Relaxation properly, brother,” whereas Jordin Sparks commented, “My coronary heart! Thanks for the enjoyment, Scoop.”

Elliott, who featured the rapper on her 2005 track “Lose Management,” penned a put up memorializing her late collaborator on Instagram. “Prayers for Fatman Scoop household for STRENGTH throughout such a troublesome time,” she wrote. “Fatman Scoop VOICE & power have contributed to SO MANY songs that made folks really feel HAPPY & wish to DANCE for over 2 many years each time you hear them… His IMPACT is HUGE & will likely be NEVER be forgotten.”

Timbaland, who collaborated with Freeman on the 2001 single “Drop,” posted his personal tribute to the rapper. “Man, I am misplaced for phrases,” he wrote. “‘Drop’ was the track I begin off with on tour… Relaxation simple.”

The Roots’ Questlove additionally posted a prolonged tribute to the rapper, writing, “I wish to thank FATMAN SCOOP for being an embodiment of what hip-hop was actually about. To simply overlook about your troubles and dwell within the second and permit pleasure in. So unhappy to see you go, my brother. You can be missed, however you’ll NEVER be forgotten.”

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Born in New York in 1971, Freeman broke into the mainstream with the 1999 single “Be Trustworthy,” which featured the Crooklyn Clan and sampled Stylish, Religion Evans, Jay-Z, Queen Pen, the Beatnuts, Black Sheep, and Naughty by Nature. The track was featured within the film Save the Final Dance and soundtracked the trailer for The Greatest Man. 

Freeman’s star rose greater after he was featured with Ciara on Elliott’s single “Lose Management,” from her 2005 album, The Cookbook. The track peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Scorching 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Greatest Rap Tune. The video for “Lose Management” was additionally profitable, successful a Grammy for Greatest Brief Type Music Video and two MTV Video Music Awards.

That very same yr, Freeman was featured on “It is Like That,” the lead single from Carey’s 2005 comeback album, The Emancipation of Mimi. The track was nominated for a Grammy for Greatest Feminine Pop Vocal Efficiency.

All through his profession, Freeman collaborated with quite a few different artists, together with Bone Thugs-n-Concord, David Guetta, Skrillex, Tech N9ne, Smino, and Doechii. He launched three solo studio albums: 2003’s Fatman Scoop’s Get together Breaks: Quantity 1, 2006’s Within the Membership, and 2015’s Get together King. Freeman additionally appeared on a lot of distinguished TV reveals, together with Superstar Huge Brother 16: UK vs. USA in 2015 and the animated sitcom The Boondocks.