“It is with deep sadness and a very heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop,” said a statement from the family of the man, whose birth name was Isaac Freeman. His agency confirmed the death to the German Press Agency. Other media outlets – including the British BBC – also reported the same thing and cited representatives of the rapper.
“Unshakable strength and courage”
“He was the laughter in our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength and courage,” the family statement continued. “Fatman Scoop was not only a world-class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle and friend.” According to media reports, the musician collapsed on Friday evening at a concert in the US state of Connecticut. The exact circumstances of the incident initially remained unclear.
A defining figure of the 1990s
Fatman Scoop was a key figure in the New York hip hop scene of the 1990s. He made a name for himself through his involvement in well-known tracks such as Missy Elliott’s Grammy-winning “Lose Control” and Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That”. His song “Be Faithful” reached the top of the charts in Great Britain and Ireland. In recent years, Fatman Scoop has appeared on TV shows on a number of occasions.
