Fatman Scoop

Fatman Scoop
Fatman Scoop
	Scoop performing in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Isaac Freeman III
Born	August 6, 1968; Manhattan, New York City U.S.
Died	August 30, 2024 (aged 56); Hamden, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper; hype man; radio personality;
Years active	1989–2024
Labels	Av8
Spouse	Shanda (divorced)
Website	fatmanscoop.com
Children	2

Isaac Freeman III (August 6, 1968^[a] – August 30, 2024), better known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, was an American hip hop artist. Noted for his booming, raw vocal presence on various hip hop songs, he was best known for his guest performances on the 2005 singles "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "It's Like That" by Mariah Carey, as well as his 1999 sleeper hit single, "Be Faithful" (featuring the Crooklyn Clan), which topped the UK Singles Chart in 2003.

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^ Peltz, Jennifer (August 31, 2024). "Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut". Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
^ Lindner, Emmett (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, a D.J. and Rapper, Dies at 56". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
^ Corcoran, Nina (September 1, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, "Be Faithful" Rapper, Dies at 56". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
^ Heching, Dan (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage". CNN. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
^ Garner, Glenn (August 31, 2024). "Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At 56 After Collapsing Onstage". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
^ Zee, Michaela (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, 'Be Faithful' Rapper, Dies After Collapsing on Stage". Variety. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Fatman Scoop was 53 after his talent agency confirmed that to Variety. He was actually 56 years old (born on Aug. 6, 1968).
^ Breen, Kerry (August 31, 2024). "Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing during Connecticut show at age 56". CBS News. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Editor's note: This article has been updated. Scoop was 56 when he died, according to his booking agency, MN25.
^ Phillips, Zoe G. (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop Dead After Collapsing Onstage: DJ Was 56". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. A previous version of this story stated that Freeman was 53 at the time of his death. He was 56.
^ Yousif, Nadine (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage during US show". BBC Home. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Update 3 September 2024: This article has been amended to say that Fatman Scoop was 56, after widespread reports incorrectly said he was 53.

[Peltz-2] Peltz, Jennifer (August 31, 2024). "Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut". Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

[Lindner-3] Lindner, Emmett (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, a D.J. and Rapper, Dies at 56". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

[4] Corcoran, Nina (September 1, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, "Be Faithful" Rapper, Dies at 56". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.

[Heching-5] Heching, Dan (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage". CNN. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

[garner2024-6] Garner, Glenn (August 31, 2024). "Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At 56 After Collapsing Onstage". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

[Zee-7] Zee, Michaela (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, 'Be Faithful' Rapper, Dies After Collapsing on Stage". Variety. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Fatman Scoop was 53 after his talent agency confirmed that to Variety. He was actually 56 years old (born on Aug. 6, 1968).

[cbs-8] Breen, Kerry (August 31, 2024). "Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing during Connecticut show at age 56". CBS News. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Editor's note: This article has been updated. Scoop was 56 when he died, according to his booking agency, MN25.

[9] Phillips, Zoe G. (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop Dead After Collapsing Onstage: DJ Was 56". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. A previous version of this story stated that Freeman was 53 at the time of his death. He was 56.

[bbc-10] Yousif, Nadine (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage during US show". BBC Home. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Update 3 September 2024: This article has been amended to say that Fatman Scoop was 56, after widespread reports incorrectly said he was 53.

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