hey there welcome to the channnel today I bring you some heartbreaking news us rapper Fat Man scoop has passed away at the age of 53 after collapsing during his concert on Friday in Connecticut his representative confirmed this to the BBC scoop was in the middle of his set at Town Center Park in hamen when he collapsed on stage the city's mayor Lauren Garrett said on Facebook that he was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance an agency spokesperson said scoop was a beloved figure in the music world his work touched countless fans across the globe his iconic voice infectious energy and great personality left an indelible mark on the industry on social media his family paid tribute saying he was a radiant Soul a beacon of light on the stage and in life fat man scoop wasn't just a world-class performer he was a father a brother an uncle and a friend he was the laughter in our lives a constant source of support unwavering strength and courage born I ISAC Freeman III Fatman Scoop was a significant figure in New York City's hipop scene in the 90s he featured on popular tracks like the Grammy winning lose control by Missy Elliot and it's like that by Mariah Carey and who could forget be faithful originally released in 1999 it became a global sensation in 2003 topping charts in Ireland and the UK in 2004 scoop featured in the UK TV series chancers on Channel 4 mentoring aspiring UK artists he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother 16 UK versus USA in 2015 where he was the third housemate to be evicted his tour manager DJ pure cold shared his grief on Instagram saying you took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest and greatest stages the things you taught me have truly made me the man I am today fat man scoop was set to perform at the UK's reminisce Festival on September 7th the festival called his death devastating saying he was not just one of our most popular performers he was a cherished member of the Reminisce family his energy talent and infectious spirit will be missed more than words can express thanks for watching take care and make sure you subscribe like comment or share e