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American rapper Fatman Scoop died on August 31 following a medical issue that happened during his performance at Hamden Town Center Park in Hamden, Connecticut. The news was made public by his tour manager.
On August 30, the singer was on stage at the Hamden Arts Commission Free Summer Concert Series when he passed out. He was taken to the hospital right away and he passed away the next morning, at the age of 53.
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His family members have not yet commented since his tragic death. Apart from the fact that he was previously married to presenter Shanda Freeman and that they have a son and a daughter, not much is known about his family history.
However, after the first episode of The Boondocks, on November 6, 2005, Fatman Scoop's marriage to his wife deteriorated, and they eventually got divorced.
Rapper and the host of Man and Wife TV, Fatman Scoop recently died
According to websites such as Black Street, Shanda met Fatman Scoop in 2002 and fell in love. Their s*x and relationship advice podcast, Man and Wife, was founded in 2007. They gave genuine and unapologetic love advice to their audience by combining their wit and life experiences. They had over 5 million viewers.
In August 2008, Man and Wife made their MTV debut. The official description of the show on IMDb claims that the well-known video podcast of the same name served as the inspiration behind the show. Over time, it released 16 episodes, each lasting roughly 20 minutes.
The hosts of the show were Fatman Scoop and Shanda, who come from radically different backgrounds and were married at the time. It was an innovative, frank, and explosive chat program about relationships and s*x. The couple also advised listeners on marriage while candidly discussing their own relationship.
It was interactive and put viewers’ questions and views front and center on the Man and Wife website. They also shared their respective opinions on marriage, politics, employment, and money. In addition, the pair prioritized the queries of their audience in the relationship-building and relationship-strengthening program.
Scoop and Shanda also promoted responsibility, safe s*x, monogamy, hard work, respect, and loyalty on the show.
However, Fatman Scoop and Shanda Freeman's show eventually ended, and no one knows why.
Now, the industry was shaken by the news of the rapper's untimely death on Saturday. While performing at the 2024 Green & Gold Party Concert, which was a part of the Hamden Arts Commission Free Summer Concert Series in Hamden, Connecticut, the New York native, born Isaac Freeman III, passed out on stage.
The singer abruptly stopped playing at one point and was given CPR right away. The musician was reportedly carried on a stretcher out of the arena and was taken to a hospital, where he eventually passed away.
On August 30, law enforcement verified to TMZ that emergency personnel had been sent to the location at 8:33 p.m.
DJ and producer Birch Michael, also known as Pure Cold, who oversaw the rapper's tour, revealed the tragic news on his Instagram page. He wrote in his post,
"It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Issac Freeman III, professionally known as Fatman Scoop.”
He further continued,
“I am honestly lost for words. 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."
Moreover, as per Chronicle, in a statement honoring the late rapper, Freeman's talent agency MN2S called him their "dear friend and client."
They further added,
"Scoop was a beloved figure in the music world, whose work was loved by countless fans across the globe. His iconic voice, infectious energy and great personality made an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will live on through his timeless music."
Nevertheless, at the time of this article, the cause of death of the rapper hadn't been released to the public.
