Posted on 09/06/2024 1:22:29 PM PDT by nickcarraway
US rapper Fatman Scoop has died at age 53, his tour manager has announced.
Renowned rapper Fatman Scoop, real name Isaac Freeman III, has tragically passed away after suffering a medical emergency on stage. The news was confirmed by his friend and fellow musician Pure Cold on social media.
Scoop collapsed on stage during a performance in Connecticut, prompting immediate medical attention. Despite receiving CPR on stage, efforts to save the rapper’s life were unsuccessful.
Pure Cold and other friends and colleagues have shared heartfelt tributes to Scoop, praising his talent, mentorship, and impact on the music industry.
Pure Cold said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, known professionally as Fatman Scoop. You taught me how to be the man I am today. I love you Scoop, thank you so much for everything you gave to me.”
He also wrote on Instagram: “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.”
Scoop’s iconic voice and infectious energy captivated audiences worldwide, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. His smash hit “Be Faithful” was an iconic song in the early 2000s, making its way into homes, nightclubs, and gyms across the world.
Scoop is also famous for his feature on Mariah Carey’s Grammy-nominated song It’s Like That, and for other collaborations with Nick Cannon, Skrillex and Timberland.
But, it’s usually lead poisoning that gets em.
If his nickname was “Thinman Scoop” or “Averagebuild Scoop”, he might have had a different outcome.
Dropping like flies lately. Wonder what that could be from? Asking for a friend.
Dam, so soon after Rich Homie
I thought that lead poisoning was the typical rapper mode of exit to the great beyond.
I’m guessing a hypertension-based stroke from being fat.
In Mississippi, this guy is anorexic.
Obesity kills.
The “body positivity” movement which basically exists to give obese people an excuse to not try to control their weight is killing people. It is NOT okay to be dozens of pounds overweight. And no, people are not beautiful at any size.
Low Cholesterol Scoops would out live them all.
Is that pic before or after he collapsed?
Is it a “FIRST? A rapper dies but was not shot!
My youngest daughter was actually a friend of Coolio. She jammed with him for hours at his hotel in Scranton, and he came over her house the next morning to cook her breakfast. She declined his offer to join his back-up singers in Vegas, thankfully.
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