Fatman Scoop Dead at 53, Manager Confirms

Fatman Scoop has died after suffering a medical emergency during his performance at Hamden Town Center Park, in Hamden, Connecticut, according to his tour manager.Former Hot 97 radio personality and entertainer Fatman Scoop has passed away after being rushed to the hospital following his medical emergency on stage while performing at Hamden Town Center Park in Hamden, Connecticut on Friday (Aug. 30). The New York native, born Isaac Freeman III, collapsed on stage while performing and received CPR before being transported to a hospital where he later died. He was 53 years old.Scoop’s tour manager, DJ and producer Birch Michael (aka Pure Cold), confirmed the sad news on his Instagram account.“It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Issac Freeman III, professionally known as Fatman Scoop,” he wrote in his post, which can be viewed below.I am honestly lost for words,” he continued. “You took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest and greatest stages on this planet, the things you taught me have truely made me the man I am today.”“Thank you so much, I love you x,” he concluded.XXL has reached out to Birch Michael...