Rapper Fatman Scoop

Rapper Isaac Freeman III, known professionally as Fatman Scoop, has died at age 53 after collapsing during a performance in Hamden, Connecticut on Friday night. He had just encouraged the crowd to make noise when he suffered a medical emergency, prompting immediate CPR from bystanders before paramedics transported him to a hospital where he later died. His tour manager, Birch Michael, confirmed the news on social media, expressing profound grief and gratitude for Scoop's mentorship. Fatman Scoop was celebrated for his energetic performances and collaborations with major artists like Missy Elliott and LL Cool J, also winning Grammy awards for his work. Fans have since shared tributes and memories online, mourning the loss of the beloved entertainer. The exact details of the medical emergency remain unknown.