"Legendary Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies at 53 After Collapsing On Stage in Connecticut"

us rapper Fatman Scoop known for his booming voice and energetic performances has died at the age of 53 after collapsing on stage during a concert in Connecticut the rapper whose real name was Isaac Freeman 3 was performing at hamont toown Center Park on Friday evening when he suddenly collapsed despite efforts by concertgoers and paramedics to revive him he was taken to a hospital and passed away on Saturday the exact cause of his death has not yet been determined Fatman Scoop first rose to Fame in 199 9 with his hit single be faithful which became a major success in Europe after a 2003 re-release the track topped the singles charts in the UK and Ireland making him a household name known for his powerful voice and commanding stage presence scoop's music has been a staple in clubs and parties around the world for over two decades in addition to a solo success Fatman Scoop was featured on several major tracks most notably Missy Elliot's lose control in 2005 which also featured Sierra the song became an Anthem of the summer and won a Grammy award for best short form music video that same year he also appeared on Mariah Care's hit it's like that over the years scoop collaborated with a wide range of artists including Timberland David geta and scrx cementing his place as a versatile and influential figure in the music industry scoop's career wasn't limited to music Alone he made several appearances on television including a role on the UK Series chancers in 2004 where musicians mentored aspiring artists in 2015 he participated in the 16th season of Celebrity Big Brother UK versus USA further expanding his reach beyond music in a statement Fatman scoop's family expressed their deep sorrow at his passing describing him as a radiant Soul both on stage and in life they remembered him as a source of laughter support and strength whose joy and generosity touched everyone he encountered his music made us dance and embrace life with positivity his family wrote his Joy was infectious and the generosity he extended to all will be deeply missed but never forgotten many in the music Community have expressed their condolences and shared their memories of the rapper Missy Elliot who worked closely with scoop on several occasions praised his voice and energy noting that his contributions to music have brought joy to Millions over the past two decades your impact is huge and will never be forgotten she wrote on social media Fatman scoop's longtime booking agent mn2s also paid tribute to the rapper describing him as an artist with boundless enthusiasm and a passion for music that left a lasting mark on the industry Sharon elkabas a representative from mn2s shared that she had spoken with scoop just a few days before his passing and found it hard to believe that he was no longer with us he was in such good spirits she said reflecting on their last conversation Fatman scoop's Legacy in music is one of Joy energy and positivity he will be remembered not only for his chart topping hits but also for the enthusiasm and spirit he brought to every performance leaving an indelible mark on the music world and in the hearts of his fans