Fatman Scoop Passes Away at 53 After Collapsing During Connecticut Concert

Fatman Scoop, widely recognized as the “undisputed voice of the club,” tragically passed away after reportedly collapsing on stage during a concert in Connecticut on Friday night. He was 53 years old. The news was confirmed by his family through an Instagram post on Saturday.

“It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop,” the Instagram post read. “Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life.”

The rapper and hype man, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, was performing at the Green and Gold Party summer concert in Hamden, approximately six miles from New Haven, when he suffered a medical emergency on stage. He was quickly transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

Lauren Garrett, the mayor of Hamden, expressed her gratitude to the concertgoers and paramedics who attempted life-saving measures. In a statement on Saturday, she conveyed her sympathies, saying, “On behalf of the Town of Hamden, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Isaac Freeman, known as Fatman Scoop. He was a wonderful performer with a wide following, as evidenced by the thousands of fans that came to see what would be his last performance at Hamden Town Center Park.”

To support the community through this difficult time, the mayor also announced that grief counseling services would be available for those in need. The music world mourns the loss of Fatman Scoop, whose vibrant energy and commanding presence will be greatly missed.