Fatman Scoop, recognized to many because the “undisputed voice of the membership,” died after reportedly collapsing throughout a live performance Friday night time in Connecticut.

His household confirmed his dying in an Instagram put up on Saturday. He was 53.

“It’s with profound disappointment and really heavy hearts that we share information of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop,” a put up on his Instagram web page learn. “Final night time, the world misplaced a radiant soul, a beacon of sunshine on the stage and in life.”

The rapper and hype man, whose actual identify is Isaac Freeman III, was performing on the Inexperienced and Gold Get together summer time live performance in Hamden, about six miles from New Haven, when he suffered a medical emergency on stage.

The city’s mayor Lauren Garrett mentioned he was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

In a press release Saturday, Garrett thanked individuals from the gang and paramedics who tried to carry out life-saving measures.

“On behalf of the City of Hamden, I supply my heartfelt condolences to the household and pals of Isaac Freeman, often called Fatman Scoop,” she posted on Fb. “He was a beautiful performer with a large following as evidenced by the 1000’s of followers that got here to see what could be his final efficiency at Hamden City Middle Park.”

The mayor mentioned grief counseling providers could be accessible for group members.

Video posted on social media confirmed a shirtless Fatman Scoop hyping up the gang on the City Middle Park shortly earlier than collapsing. In a single video, he walks to the again of the DJ sales space and says, “For those who got here to social gathering, make some noise.” He then seems to fall over, falling into the DJ.

The occasion was scheduled to occur final month however due to climate, it was postponed to Friday night time.

Fatman Scoop has labored with a number of the greatest musicians, together with on Missy Elliott’s “Lose Management,” Mariah Carey’s “It is Like That,” Ciara’s “Stage Up (Remix),” and Chingy’s “Let’s Journey.”

“FatMan Scoop was not only a world class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle and buddy. He was the laughter in our lives, a continuing supply of help, unwavering energy, and braveness,” his household wrote. “FatMan Scoop was recognized 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.”

Missy Elliott mentioned Fatman Scoop’s “VOICE & power have contributed to MANY songs that made the individuals really feel HAPPY & wish to dance for over 2 many years.”

“Your IMPACT is HUGE & will likely be NEVER be forgotten,” she wrote in a put up on X.

Ciara posted on X: “Relaxation Simple at @FatmanScoop! You had been really probably the greatest voices in hip-hop! I’m so glad I acquired to expertise your greatness! We’ll all miss you enormously.”

Public Enemy rapper Chuck D known as Fatman Scoop a “nice human being.”

Questlove, from the hip-hop band The Roots, mentioned Fatman Scoop was the “embodiment of what hip hop was really about. To simply overlook about your troubles and reside within the second and permit pleasure in.”

“So unhappy to see you go my brother,” he wrote in an Instagram put up. “You may be missed however you’ll NEVER be forgotten. *raises $100 invoice in honor of your reminiscence*.”