rapper Fatman Scoop dead at 53 shortly after collapsing in the middle of concert rapper Fatman Scoop died at the age of 53 dotted is with the heaviest of Hearts I announced the passing of Isaac Freeman I I I known professionally as Fatman Scoop and Instagram statement shared by producer pure C de Ka Burch Michael on Saturday August 31st read 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 in his Instagram caption pure cold further detailed their bond. IM honestly lost for words wrote you took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest and greatest stages on this planet the things you taught me have truly SE made me the man I am today a cause of death was not immediately revealed hours earlier Fatman Scoop collapsed in the middle of a Friday August 30th concert in Connecticut CPR was performed on stage and he was taken to a hospital that Fatman scoop's family broke their silence on his death later on Saturday sharing a lengthy statement on The Late rappers Instagram page it is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop last night the world lost a radiant Soul a beacon of light on the stage and en life the statement read Fatman Scoop was not just a world-class performance he was a father brother uncle and a friend he was the laughter in our lives a constant source of support unwavering strength and courage the note continued as we mourn the loss of Fatman Scoop we also celebrate this remarkable life and the countless lives he touched Fatman scoop's Legacy is of love and bright brightness it will reside in our hearts and Memories Forever Fatman Scoop was known for his guest spots on hits including lose control by Missy Elliot and I like that by Mariah carey. Fatman Scoop was known to the world as the Undisputed voice of the club his family added on Saturday his music made us dance and embrace life with positivity his Joy was infectious and the generosity he extended to all will be deeply missed but never forgotten the music Community has rallied around Fatman scoop's family sharing their condolences that he was one of the most wonderful people I've ever met he truly will be Miss Crystal Waters wrote via Instagram comment love and prayers out to his family that Lil John meanwhile added restful brother Fatman Scoop is survived by his two children whom he shared with a past partner