Fatman Scoop, the Grammy-winning DJ, hype man and radio character, died after collapsing onstage this weekend. He was 53.
Fatman Scoop, actual identify Isaac Freeman III, collapsed on Friday whereas acting at City Heart Park in Hamden, Connecticut, per video obtained by TMZ. His household introduced his loss of life 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 good friend.”
“He was the laughter in our lives, a continuing supply of help, unwavering energy 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 can be deeply missed however by no means forgotten.”
A press release 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 fervour for music will all the time stay in our hearts.”
Sharron Elkabas, CEO of MN2S, additionally advised 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 received a Grammy. The identical yr, he appeared on Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That.”
Freeman and Dyce Payso had simply premiered the official music video for his or her new tune, “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 in style 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 need to thank Fatman Scoop for being an embodiment of what hip hop was really about. To simply neglect about your troubles and stay within the second and permit pleasure in.”
DJ D-Good additionally posted a tribute, saying “he was all the time type to me. It is a main loss for the tradition. My condolences to all of his family members.”