Rapper Fatman Scoop, known for his energetic perfomances and the iconic 1990s club hit ‘Be faithful,’ has died at the age of 53. The New York City-born artiste , whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, passed away after collapsing during a free concert in Hamden, Connecticut.
The Incident occurred during the ”Green & Gold Party” at town center Park , just six miles north of new Haven . Fatman Scoop was on stage hyping up the crowd when he suddenly collapsed after stepping up to the DJ Booth’s platform , out of the audience’s view.
Bystanders and emergency personnel immediately began chest compression as other performers led the crowd in prayer.
Freeman’s death was officially confirmed on his Instagram page Saturday
