Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut

It is sad and unbelievable, that the world has lost an acclaimed rapper, hype man, and radio personality, Isaac Freeman III better known as Fatman Scoop in the early 53 years of his age. The legendary rapper went down in front of the audience during a show on Friday night in Connecticut, this has saddened every hip-hop fan and everyone connected with music.

The Sudden Tragedy

The accident happened when Fatman Scoop and his team were performing in a club in Connecticut with people dancing and having the best of time due to the ongoing tour. Eyewitnesses described a wonderful singer and the euphonic performer himself passed away on the stage as he was entertaining the public and dancing whilst singing his hit. Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene to try and resuscitate a man but their efforts were in vain. He was declared dead a few minutes later.

In Music and Beyond: A Legacy

In the music industry Fatman Scoop cannot go unnoticed,. He was also popular for his powerful voice and high energy, Tyler gained fame in the early 2000s with the song, Be Faithful becoming a worldwide phenomenon. The track containing a sample of Faith Evans song ‘Love Like This’ brought success to the track list reaching at the top list in several countries and thereby established Scoop in the history of hip hop.

Fatman Scoop was also known to be a radio personality and a DJ in addition to his functions as a rapper and a hype man. He worked on different programs and as a guest, he was on some of the largest shows within the business. His large personality endeared him to fans and player and he was widely popular among them.

A Heartfelt Goodbye

Sadly, the information that Fatman Scoop is no longer alive has become a sensation amongst all the people involved in music. There is a lot of artists vowing, fans mourning and people in the show business calling him an innovator and a performer. Most have resorted to posting activities and messages on Facebook to commemorate the man who made them so happy.

Apart from his wife and children, his brother is the only identified family member who is alive and who has lost his brother to a tragic death as much as Fatman Scoop will be dearly missed by his fans across the globe. The family has requested that they be let alone to mourn in private as they wrestle with this immense tragedy.

As the music world loses another legend worth celebrating Fatman Scoop it is beyond any doubt that his contributions will continue to inform generations that come. He will be remembered for his voice, his passion, and his spirit lasting long in the songs he created.