Fatman Scoop, the Grammy-winning DJ, hype man and radio character, died after collapsing onstage this weekend. He was 53.
Fatman Scoop, actual title Isaac Freeman III, collapsed on Friday whereas acting at City Heart Park in Hamden, Connecticut, per video obtained by TMZ. His household introduced his dying on Saturday morning, however gave no trigger.
Of their assertion, the household referred to Freeman as “a radiant soul, a beacon of sunshine on the stage and in life” who, on high of being a “world class performer” was additionally “a father, brother, uncle and a pal.”
“He was the laughter in our lives, a continuing supply of help, unwavering power and braveness,” they continued. “FatMan Scoop was identified to the world because the undisputed voice of the membership. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity. His pleasure was infectious and the generosity he prolonged to all will likely be deeply missed however by no means forgotten.”
An announcement from MN2S, Freeman’s PR agency, additionally spoke to his “iconic voice, infectious power and nice character.” The corporate famous he had been a shopper for 15 years, and his “vibrant spirit, boundless enthusiasm and keenness for music will all the time stay in our hearts.”
Sharron Elkabas, CEO of MN2S, additionally informed The Hollywood Reporter, “He had an power drink earlier than happening stage. He by no means drank power drinks, however he did earlier than this present.”
Freeman is finest identified for his 1999 observe “Be Trustworthy.” He was additionally featured on Missy Elliott’s 2005 “Lose Management,” for which he gained a Grammy. The identical yr, he appeared on Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That.”
Freeman and Dyce Paso had simply premiered the official music video for his or her new track, “Let It Go,” on Friday morning. Final month, he was featured on Tech N9ne’s observe, “No Popcorn.” On social media, he was celebrated for his membership remixes of well-liked songs, together with numbers by Nicki Minaj and Tyla.
Per Elkabas, Freeman is survived by his son, daughter and brother.
On Instagram, Questlove posted a tribute to the DJ, writing, “I wish to thank Fatman Scoop for being an embodiment of what hip hop was really about. To only neglect about your troubles and dwell within the second and permit pleasure in.”
DJ D-Good additionally posted a tribute, saying “he was all the time form to me. It is a main loss for the tradition. My condolences to all of his family members.”
