US rapper Fatman Scoop has died at the age of 53.
The Be Faithful hitmaker had been performing at a free concert in Connecticut, America, when he suddenly collapsed. The hitmaker was the headline act at the Green & Gold Party in Hamden, Connecticut.
He fell to the floor after climbing topless into the DJ booth. Wearing only his heavy diamond chain, he was seen hyping up the crowd for the next song when he passed out mid-sentence.
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He was heard slurring the words: “Let’s make some noise.” He added: “If you came to party,” before taking a long pause and then appearing to lean over.
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Onlookers reported that Fatman, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, collapsed after performing his hit track Be Faithful. As fans mourn the loss of the beloved artist, Daily Star has taken a deep dive inside the musician’s incredible career.
Fatman was born and raised in the heart of New York City, which he credits for having a significant role in shaping his music career. But what fans may not know is that the star was given his unique stage name by his uncle.
Speaking in 2014, the artist revealed he was given the nickname Fatman Scoop due to his love of ice cream, despite rumours that Lauryn Hill bestowed it upon him. He initially started in the music industry as a promoter and DJ, using his charisma and powerful voice to energise the crowd.
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The three-time Grammy Award winner first appeared on the music scene when he played an extra in Fugee’s 1996 music video, Killing Me Softly. His major breakthrough came with the release of his single Be Faithfull in 1999.
The track, which heavily sampled Faith Evans’ hit Love Like This, became a global success. Be Faithful topped the charts in several countries, including the UK, where it reached number one in 2003.
The song soon became an anthem in clubs all over the world and still remains one of the most recognisable party tracks to this day. The musician and producer was known for his incredible collaborations, working with the likes of Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey and David Guetta.
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Later in life, the star turned to podcasting and reality TV. He famously appeared on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother: UK vs USA in 2015.
It’s fair to say the musician has secured his place in the Hollywood Hall of Fame as one of the most successful rappers of his generation. Since the news broke, fans of the Celebrity Big Brother star have flooded to social media to share their heartbreak online.
One user penned: “RIP Fatman Scoop, he literally just re-posted a video I shared the other day of the streets LOSING it to his music 20 years later. We grew up on that voice! Thank you for your sound. Rest in paradise.”
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Another added: “Losing Fatman Scoop is losing a huge part of culture. An essential part of music and his voice will literally live on forever. Rest in peace.”
A third echoed: “Fatman Scoop’s final moments in the physical included doing what he loved. It seems his final words were ‘If you came to party, make some noise’ before being transported to the hospital. RIP to the legend, Fatman Scoop.”
Meanwhile a fourth chimed in with: “The news about Fatman Scoop is so sad. I was just thinking the other day that music doesn’t hit the same anymore because we don’t have hype men like him on all the big tracks. Praying for his loved ones. Hope there is some comfort in the fact he died doing what he loved.”
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