EXCLUSIVE: Fatman Scoop’s Friends Honor His Legacy Following Sudden Death

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Fatman Scoop, former Hot 97 radio personality, rapper and legendary hypeman, died suddenly on Friday (August 30) after collapsing onstage at a Hamden, Connecticut concert. Although life saving measures were attempted onsite, he later died at a local hospital at just 53 years old. Naturally, social media has blown up with tributes to Fatman Scoop, but AllHipHop was able to talk directly to some of his friends, who shared similar sentiments about the man Fatman Scoop was. “Scoop was one of the coolest brothers you could ever meet, we had the pleasure of sharing the stage and sharing friendship, his loss is a big deal for Hip-Hop,” C+C Music Factory’s Freedom Williams told AllHipHop, while Brand Nubian’s Lord Jamar added, “Fatman Scoop had an infectious voice and energy that will be sorely missed by Hip-Hop fans around the world, my condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P.” Artwork: Chuck D Fatman Scoop (real name Isaac Freeman III) was widely known as one of the best hype men in Hip-Hop in addition to his roles as a promotor and Hot 97 radio personality. His energetic voice and catchphrases, often featured on party tracks and club anthems, were unmistakeable. His most famous...

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