August 31st 2024.
During a concert in Hamden, Connecticut on Friday, US rapper Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman and who is 53 years old, was seen struggling on stage before collapsing. The Hamden mayor, Lauren Garrett, confirmed that the Be Faithful hitmaker suffered a serious "medical emergency" and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. She also added that updates will be provided when available, and asked for thoughts and prayers for the rapper.
Footage that emerged on social media showed Freeman attempting to climb onto a platform before he passed out behind a DJ booth. The music was stopped and other artists on stage addressed the crowd as the audience fell silent. CPR was administered at the scene in an effort to revive him, while some screams could be heard from the shocked concertgoers. At 8:33pm, authorities arrived at the venue and wheeled the rapper out on a stretcher. His current condition is unknown, but witnesses at the concert were overheard asking if he was okay after witnessing his collapse.
Fans have been sending well-wishes to the hip hop hype man on social media, as concern for his health grows. Fatman Scoop rose to international fame with his 2003 hit Be Faithful, which he released alongside Crooklyn Clan. His nickname, which stuck with him throughout his career, was given to him during his appearance as an ice cream man in the Fugees' music video for Killing Me Softly.
Throughout his career, Freeman has collaborated with numerous artists including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Missy Elliot, and has received critical acclaim for his work. His feature on Missy Elliot's Lose Control in 2005 even earned him a Grammy for best short form music video and a nomination for best rap song. That same year, he appeared on Mariah Carey's hit single It's Like That, which landed her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal performance.
Coincidentally, just hours before his concert in Connecticut, Fatman Scoop had released a new song with Dyce Payso called Let It Go, along with its music video. This has led to speculation that his sudden collapse may have been related to his performance. As this is a developing story, updates will be provided as they become available.
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