welcome to Focus Media your source for the latest updates and insights from the world around us today we bring you some heartbreaking news that has shaken the music industry rapper Fat Man scoop whose real name was Isaac Freeman III tragically passed away after collapsing on stage during a performance in hamen Connecticut on Friday the 53-year-old artist was rushed to the hospital but sadly did not survive his booking agent expressed their deep sorrow in a statement saying we are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear friend and client scoop was a beloved figure in the music world whose work was loved by countless fans across the globe his iconic voice infectious energy and great personality made an indelible mark on the industry and his legacy will live on through his timeless music fat man scoop was born in New York City and Rose to fame with his 1999 single be faithful along with his feature on Missy Elliott's 2005 hit lose control his stage name given by his uncle due to his love for ice cream became synonymous with high energy performances and Unforgettable party anthems hamen mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed on social media that the rapper experienced a medical emergency during his Friday Night Show and was quickly taken to a hospital by ambulance footage from the concert showed fat man scoop engaging with his fans moments before collapsing additional video appeared to show chest compressions being performed on him behind the DJ booth as the crowd watched in shock on Saturday morning Fatman scoop's family shared a heartfelt message on social media last night the world lost a radiant Soul a beacon of light on the stage and in life he was not just a worldclass performer he was a father brother uncle and a friend and our hearts here at Focus Media continue go out to Fat Man Scoops family friends and fans during this incredibly difficult time his music and Legacy will continue to inspire and bring joy to people around the world we extend our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him please subscribe to Focus Media for more updates and remember to cherish those who bring light into your life