[Music] [Applause] [Music] New York rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53 the musician real name Isaac Freeman 3 was taken to hospital after he collapsed on stage during a performance in Hampton Connecticut on August 30 there is no further information about his cause of death at this present moment the Talon agency mn2s revealed his death in a statement which read we are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear friend and client Fatman Scoop at the age of 53 scoop was a beloved figure in the music world whose work was loved by countless fans across the globe they continued 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 his tour manager Burch Michael known as pure cold took to social media to pay tribute to the star and announced the sad news it is with the heaviest of Hearts I announc the passing of Isaac Freeman 3 known professionally as Fatman Scoop he continued 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 his family shared a heartfelt Tri Ute to the star on Instagram describing him as not just a worldclass performer he was a father a brother uncle and a friend they described his legacy as one of love and brightness Fatman Scoop was perhaps best known for his 2003 single be faithful which topped the charts internationally produced by hip hop Duo crookland Clan but the rapper also worked with the likes of Mariah KY Janet Jackson Whitney Houston Pitbull and scrx Not only was Fatman Scoop still performing but he continued to put out music just earlier this year the rapper collaborated with Tech 9 on the single no popcorn outside of Music the rapper had a varied life before taking part in Celebrity Big Brother 16 UK versus USA he revealed that his moniker came from his uncle jack who would always take me to get ice cream he added I loved ice cream my parents would say stop feeding that boy ice cream but he said I don't care give him what he wants he nicknamed me scoop and it stuck