Fatman Scoop, who was broadly identified rapper for his 1999 hit “Be Devoted,” is being remembered as a legend within the rap neighborhood after his dying. 

The rapper, born Isaac Freeman III, died at age 53 after reportedly collapsing on Aug. 30 through the Inexperienced and Gold Social gathering summer season live performance in Hamden, Connecticut.

No reason behind dying has been shared right now.

His dying was confirmed by his household on Aug. 31 in a press release shared to social media.

“It’s with profound unhappiness and really heavy hearts that we share information of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop,” the submit learn. “Final evening, the world misplaced a radiant soul, a beacon of sunshine on the stage and in life.”

The assertion remembered him as a “world class performer” in addition to “a father, brother, uncle and a good friend.” 

“He was the laughter of our lives, a relentless supply of help, unwavering energy, and braveness,” the submit 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.”

For greater than 20 years, Fatman Scoop has contributed to the rap and hip-hop communities by authentic music and excessive profile collaborations with Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey and extra artists.

Right here’s every little thing to find out about his life and legacy within the music trade.

Fatman Scoop’s legacy within the music trade Fatman Scoop’s decadeslong profession included his time as a rapper along with his work as a DJ, hype man and radio character. 

His music made waves in 1999 with the discharge of “Be Devoted” that includes the Crooklyn Clan, which turned a worldwide success after the observe was rereleased in 2003.

Throughout his profession, Fatman Scoop was honored with a number of awards together with a Grammy for greatest quick type music video in 2006 for “Lose Management” by Elliott that includes Ciara and the rapper. The collaboration was additionally nominated for greatest rap track.

Exterior of his music, the rapper has been featured on a number of TV exhibits. In 2004, he appeared on the UK TV present “Chancers” as a music mentor, in addition to “Superstar Massive Brother 16: UK vs. USA” in 2015.

In 2020, Fatman Scoop recorded a podcast referred to as “Make Noise with Fatman Scoop,” which featured conversations between the rapper and celebrities together with Snoop Dogg, Charlamagne Tha God, Will.I.Am, and extra.

After the beginning of the pandemic, Fatman Scoop was unable to journey as a hype man, resulting in a profession pivot, he mentioned throughout an August 2022 look on “The Mission.”

“My job turned nonexistent straight away,” he mentioned on the time. “I used to be on the highway with Shaggy, Nelly, and a pair different folks, and we had one final present. After which after that it was over.”

He mentioned he discovered the significance of getting multiple stream of earnings and determined to develop into totally different companies together with trucking, an ice cream firm and extra.

Fatman Scoop’s hottest songs and collaborations

Over the course of his profession, Fatman Scoop launched a number of compilation albums together with “Fatman Scoop’s Social gathering Breaks: Quantity 1” in 2003.

Whereas Fatman Scoop noticed success together with his single “Be Devoted,” he was additionally a prolific collaborator.

Along with his songs with Timbaland & Magoo and Elliott and Ciara, Fatman Scoop went on to collaborate with Mariah Carey and was featured on her 2005 track “It’s Like That,” together with Jermaine Dupri.

He’s additionally been featured on “Squad Out!” by Skrillex and Jauz, “Degree Up — Remix” by Ciara additionally that includes Elliott, and dozens extra.

Fatman Scoop’s private life

Exterior of his profession, Fatman Scoop was married twice, together with to ex-wife Shanda Freeman.

In 2008, Fatman Scoop and Freeman starred on the MTV actuality TV present “Man & Spouse.” The present was pegged as the primary present a few married couple within the hip-hop neighborhood and tackled a spread of subjects together with jobs, cash, relationships and intercourse.

The couple finally divorced after 13 years collectively, he revealed on “The Premium Pete Present” in August 2018. Through the episode, he opened up about their divorce, sharing that it “had nothing to do with dishonest” and “needed to do with different points.”

Fatman Scoop was additionally the daddy of two youngsters.

Whereas he tended to maintain his youngsters out of the highlight, he had shared uncommon glimpses into his life as a father on social media, together with a June 2018 submit of his daughter Tiana earlier than her junior promenade and a December 2018 submit of his son.

How Fatman Scoop is being remembered by the rap neighborhood

Because the information of his dying, the rap and hip-hop communities have rallied round Fatman Scoop to honor his legacy.

Elliott emphasised the rapper’s legacy in a message shared on social media, writing partly, “Prayers for Fatman Scoop household for STRENGTH throughout this troublesome time.”

“Fatman Scoop VOICE & power have contributed to MANY songs that made the folks really feel HAPPY & wish to dance for over 2 a long time,” Elliott added. “Your IMPACT is HUGE & will likely be NEVER be forgotten.”

Timbaland posted a tribute to Fatman Scoop on Instagram, writing he was “misplaced for phrases” after his dying.

“Drop was the track I begin off with on tour,” he added, referring to a 2001 observe on the Timbaland & Magoo album “Indecent Proposal” that includes Fatman Scoop. “Relaxation straightforward.”

Questlove shared a prolonged submit on Instagram that cemented Fatman Scoop’s influence on the trade, writing partly, “I wish to thank FATMAN SCOOP for being an embodiment of what hip hop was really about.”

“To only overlook about your troubles and reside within the second and permit pleasure in,” he added. “So unhappy to see you go my brother. You’ll be missed however you’ll NEVER be forgotten.”

Ludacris shared his personal submit on Instagram to pay homage to the rapper’s profession and thank him for his influence, writing, “Scoop was a kind of those that reminded you what the phrase LOVE Really means.”

“It’s an ACTION, and together with his ACTIONS he exuded the PUREST type of Ardour For HIP HOP,” Ludacris added. “Each human being that he got here Into contact with felt that LOVE & that PASSION. THIS is the Kind Of LEGACY WE ought to ALL proceed from right here on till ETERNITY.”

Fats Joe additionally shared a message on social media remembering the rap legend, writing, “My brother i like you im praying for you.”

“God bless @fatmanscoop,” the submit continued. “Relaxation in paradise.”