US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53 after collapsing at his concert on Friday in Connecticut, his representative has told the Uncovered Ug
He was halfway through his set at the Town Center Park in the city of Hamden when he collapsed on stage.
Mayor Lauren Garrett said in a post to Facebook that the rapper was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
But his booking agency, MN2S, confirmed his death in a statement to the BBC, saying the New York native’s “legacy will live on through his timeless music.”.
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“Scoop was a beloved figure in the music world, whose work was loved by countless fans across the globe,” said an agency spokesperson.
“His iconic voice, infectious energy, and great personality made an indelible mark on the industry.”
“FatMan Scoop was not just a world-class performer; he was a father, brother, uncle, and friend,” his family said.
“He was the laughter in our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength, and courage.”
Scoop, whose legal name is Isaac Freeman III, has been credited as an influential figure in New York City’s hip-hop scene in the 1990s.
He has featured on popular songs including Grammy-award-winning Lose Control by Missy Elliott and It’s Like That by Mariah Carey.
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Rest In Peace, Fatman Scoop
You will Always be remembered
🙏🙏🙏