September 25th 2024.
The music world was shaken last month with the sudden passing of US rapper Fatman Scoop. The beloved hype man and radio personality, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, died after collapsing on stage during a concert in Connecticut. The audience was in shock as he was quickly rushed to the hospital, but sadly, the 56-year-old did not make it.
Recently, the Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner's Office announced the cause of Fatman Scoop's death: hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This was reported by Fox News, who also stated that the death was ruled as natural. For those who may not be familiar with these terms, hypertensive heart disease is a condition that develops over time due to untreated high blood pressure, while atherosclerosis is the hardening of arteries caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances.
The tragic incident took place on August 30th at the Hamden Town Centre Park, where Fatman Scoop was performing. Videos on social media captured the heartbreaking moment as he struggled to get onto a platform before collapsing behind a DJ booth. The music stopped, and his fellow artists on stage tried to keep the crowd calm as they waited for emergency services to arrive. Unfortunately, CPR was not enough to revive him, and he was wheeled away on a stretcher.
His tour manager, Birch Michael, who goes by the name Pure Cold, took to Instagram to share the devastating news. He wrote, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, known professionally as Fatman Scoop. You taught me how to be the man I am today, and I will forever be grateful. I love you, Scoop, thank you for everything."
In another post, he added, "I am at a loss for words. You took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest stages. The things you taught me have truly made me the man I am today. Thank you so much, I love you." Fatman Scoop's family also shared a statement on his Instagram account, expressing their profound sadness and heavy hearts.
"He was not just a world-class performer, but also a father, brother, uncle, and friend," the post read. "He brought laughter into our lives and was a constant source of support, unwavering strength, and courage." The family also shared that his legacy would live on through the light and brightness he brought into the world, and that he would be deeply missed.
Fatman Scoop was known for his collaborations with iconic musicians such as Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Whitney Houston. In the UK, he appeared on the popular TV show Celebrity Big Brother: UK vs USA in 2015 and was the third housemate to be evicted.
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