Fatman Scoop dies during concert
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US rapper Isaac Freeman III, known as Fatman Scoop, has died aged 53 after collapsing at his concert on Friday in Connecticut, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The incident occurred around 8:33 p.m. at Hamden Town Center Park, in a concert where the 53-year-old artist suddenly collapsed on stage, leading to panic among the audience.
On Saturday, August 31, his tour manager, Birch Michael, took to social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, to announce the death of the rapper and hype-man.
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"It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, known professionally as Fatman Scoop," Michael’s Facebook post read. "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. Rest In Peace x," the producer and DJ concluded his post.
The New York-born rapper, famous for his iconic 1999 hit ‘Be Faithful.
