rapper Fat Man scoop born with the name Isaac Freeman 3 has died at age 53 his family and tour manager Burch Michael shared statements on social media following the artist's death His official cause of death has not been revealed it is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic fat man scoop a post on his Instagram page read on behalf of his family last night the world lost a radiant Soul a beacon of light on the stage and in life fat man scoop was not just a world-class performer he was a father brother uncle and friend he was the laughter in our lives a constant source of support unwavering strength and courage the tribute continued the hype man and radio personality was performing at a summer concert Friday hosted at hamon toown Center Park in Connecticut hamon is 6 miles from New Haven mayor Lauren Garrett shared on Facebook that the rapper had a medical emergency on stage and was transported to the hospital by ambulance fat man scoop was known to the world as the Undisputed voice of the club his music made a dance and embrace life with positivity his Joy was infectious and the generosity he extended to all will be deeply missed but never forgotten his family's post stated as we mourn the loss of fat man scoop we also celebrate his remarkable life and the countless lives he touched the statement concluded fat man scoop's Legacy is of love and brightness it will reside in our hearts and memories forever video circulated online of the rapper shirtless and hyping up the crowd shortly before he collapsed a loud thud was heard in the background hold up you got to understand this big man got to relax I'm stretching big man got to chill a voice over the mic said out of breath they ain't got no fans on this stage Jesus I just want to say this hamen where y'all at Make some noise for me heavy baby medical staff were seen running towards the stage and appeared to be performing CPR on the rapper Fat Man Scoops tour manager Michael additionally paid tribute to the rapper it is with the heaviest of Hearts I announc the passing of Isaac Freeman 3 known professionally as fat man scoop the statement read on Instagram 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 the post was accompanied by the caption I am honestly lost for words 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 made me the man I am today fat man scoop has worked with some of the biggest music icons including on Missy Elliott's track lose control and marah Care's song it's like that