Isaac Freeman IIIaka Fatman Scoophas died after the iconic musician collapsed on stage on Friday evening.
This is according to Scoop’s tour manager who wrote: “I’m honestly lost for words… You’ve taken me all over the world and had me perform alongside you on some of the biggest and best stages on this planet, the things that you taught me to be real made me the man I am today. Thank you so much, I love you x.”
Reminisce Festival, where Fatman Scoop was scheduled to perform on September 7, also posted on Instagram: “It is with the deepest sadness that we at Reminisce have received the devastating news of the tragic passing of the legendary Isaac Freeman III, known to us all. as Fatman Scoop. This loss has left us all heartbroken.”
TMZ.com
TMZ announced the news that the legendary hip-hop hype man was performing at Town Center Park in Hamden, CT when he appeared to be having a medical emergency.
A horrific video showed Scoop collapsing mid-performance.
The icon has collaborated with a lot of big names in hip-hop over the years… and collaborated with, among others Mrs. Elliott, Mary Carey And Jermaine Dupri …just to name a few.
After his collapse and rush to the hospital, Mayor of Hamden Lauren Garrett asked fans to “please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”
We’re reaching out to Scoop’s agent for more information…so far no word back.
He was 53.
TEAR.