Issac Freeman III, known as Fatman Scoop, passed away at the age of 53 after collapsing in a medical emergency during a performance in Hamden, CT. On Friday night, he spent some of his final moments doing what he loved. He hyped up the crowd one last time, saying, “If you came to party, make some noise,” before the still unknown medical issue incapacitated him.
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Fans captured video of the shocking moment that the legendary rapper and hypeman passed out onstage. People rushed to his aid to administer CPR in front of the concerned crowd.
RIP to Isaac Freeman III, aka Fatman Scoop. Born August 6, 1971, and passed away August 30, 2024, at age 52. His death was confirmed by DJ Pure Cold on social media, as heartfelt messages pour in from fans and colleagues. His impact on hip-hop will live on forever. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/45FeoMWZlb
— CapitalCityHipHop (@capcityhiphop_) August 31, 2024
TMZ reports first responders were dispatched at 8:33 p.m. for a medical emergency. As chest compressions continued, the “Be Faithful” star was carried out of Hamden Town Center Park on a stretcher. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett relayed the news on social media, asking fans, “Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”
Early Saturday morning, Fatman Scoop’s tour manager, DJ Pure Cold, confirmed his tragic passing. He took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking news.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Known professionally as Fatman Scoop,” the memorial image said.
“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 truely made me the man I am today.
Thank you so much, I love you x,” the DJ and Producer continued in the caption.
In addition to reigning for decades as the #VoiceOfTheClub, he collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He worked with artists like Jermaine Dupri, LL Cool J, the Fugees, and Magoo. Scoop won Grammy awards with Missy Elliott on “Lose Control” featuring Ciara and Mariah Carey on “It’s Like That.”
A true voice of the culture Fatman Scoop recording to @ciara’s movements for @MissyElliott’s ‘Lose Control’ is something many probably never knew she was doing as he recorded. pic.twitter.com/m30y8yNW5b
— Jzon Azari (@JzonAzari) August 31, 2024
Fans of the beloved rapper have poured out condolences, clips of favorite songs, and fond memories set to his iconic vocals.
Wtf. Two of the three artists on “Drop” are deceased now. R.I.P. Magoo and Fatman Scoop pic.twitter.com/68tgVi9CYd
— DJ R-Tistic (@DJRTistic) August 31, 2024
Rest In Perfection to the legendary Fatman Scoop. If you wasn’t hyped off that You Got Served Intro as a kid I dunno what to tell you pic.twitter.com/aNnaGxRDen
— Benny D. Greenheart (@BennyGreenheart) August 31, 2024
Fatman Scoop’s final moments in the physical included doing what he loved.
It seems his final words were “If you came to party, make some noise” before being transported to the hospital.
RIP to the legend, Fatman Scoop. pic.twitter.com/nAyXiyONgG
— K.O. (@kofromatatf) August 31, 2024
RIP Fatman Scoop. I gotta spin this today. https://t.co/EjdchvCAas pic.twitter.com/ts0E4OxT2R
— Bishop (@innagtrey) August 31, 2024
Our condolences go out to Fatman Scoop’s loved ones.
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