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Fatman Scoop performs during Fridayz Live at the Rod Laver Arena on Nov. 10, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia.Naomi Rahim—Getty Images by [TIME Staff](https://time.com/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Updated: Jan 19, 2026 11:36 AM UTCPublished: Aug 31, 2024 5:18 PM UTC American hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, 53, died after reportedly collapsing on stage during a concert on Friday night in Hamden, Connecticut. His family announced his death in [an Instagram post ](https://www.instagram.com/p/C%5FVrzHfpV1w/)uploaded to his official page on Saturday morning. The cause of death has yet to be revealed. “Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life,” his family wrote. “FatMan Scoop was not just a world class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle, and a friend.” In [a Facebook post on Friday night,](https://www.facebook.com/laurenforhamden/posts/1287899775930272) Lauren Garrett, the mayor of Hamden, where Scoop was performing at the Green and Gold Party summer concert, wrote that Scoop had a “medical emergency” and was being “transported by ambulance to the hospital.” Born Isaac Freeman III, Fatman Scoop was best known for his 1999 hit “Be Faithful”—with which he rose to prominence, especially during the song’s re-release in 2003\. The rapper was also celebrated for his features on hit songs including Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control” in 2005 and Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That” the same year. He’s also collaborated with Pitbull, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and more. Fatman Scoop went on to become a beloved radio personality and mentored young musicians on the U.K. TV show _Chancers._ He also appeared as a contestant in the U.K. version of _Celebrity Big Brother_ in 2015. In an emailed statement to TIME, the musician’s talent agency mn2ns said that they are “heartbroken” over his passing and that “his iconic voice, infectious energy, and great personality made an indelible mark on the industry.” "I spoke to him just a few days ago, and he was in such good spirits. It's hard to believe he is no longer with us" said Sharron Elkabas, the rapper’s representative, adding that she “had no concerns about his health prior to his passing.” Scoop’s ex-wife, author and life coach Shanda Freeman, [posted a photo of herself and the rapper](https://www.instagram.com/missshanda/p/C%5FVsFgSOylc/?hl=en) on Instagram, soon after his death was announced. Rapper Missy Elliott, [posted on X (formerly Twitter)](https://x.com/MissyElliott/status/1829911042555547732), sending prayers to his family: “Fatman Scoop VOICE & energy have contributed to MANY songs that made the people feel HAPPY & want to dance for over 2 decades,” she wrote. “Your IMPACT is HUGE & will be NEVER be forgotten.” On Instagram, musician Questlove [posted a photo of Scoop](https://www.instagram.com/questlove/p/C%5FVqzMkRoKH/?hl=en), thanking the rapper “for being an embodiment of what hip hop was truly about. To just forget about your troubles and live in the moment and allow joy in.” > [](https://twitter.com/MissyElliott/status/1829911042555547732) On his Instagram story, rapper Lil Jon posted a video of Scoop recording his verse on “Lose Control.” Commenting under the Instagram post shared by Scoop’s family, in which they announced his death, a number of musicians paid their respects. Rapper Fat Joe posted several praying hands emojis. Rapper and actor Ludacris posted a crown. Meanwhile, DJ Steve Aoki wrote: “This is such tragic news. He was a legend. Rest in power, my friend.” Producer Timbaland paid tribute on his own [Instagram profile,](https://www.instagram.com/timbaland/p/C%5FVtE-xR7qH/?hl=en) sharing a photo of Scoop with an MTV Moonman award, and the accompanying caption stating he is at a “loss for words” with a string of white dove emojis. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/7016564/fatman-scoop-dead-aged-53-american-rapper-tributes/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/7016564/fatman-scoop-dead-aged-53-american-rapper-tributes/"},"headline":"Fatman Scoop Is Remembered By Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and More After Untimely Death","datePublished":"2024-08-31T17:18:18.000Z","dateModified":"2026-01-19T11:36:25.000Z","description":"Rapper Fatman Scoop is being celebrated by his musical peers following his untimely death aged 53.","url":"https://time.com/7016564/fatman-scoop-dead-aged-53-american-rapper-tributes/","keywords":["remembrance","News Desk"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt02bb36f5b498483a/698a5a7816d884dcf0c3f0a9/GettyImages-1785882245.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"TIME Staff","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/time-staff/"}],"articleSection":"Entertainment","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt02bb36f5b498483a/698a5a7816d884dcf0c3f0a9/GettyImages-1785882245.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Fridayz Live '23 - Melbourne","caption":"Fridayz Live '23 - Melbourne","creditText":"Naomi Rahim—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/entertainment/","name":"Entertainment"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/remembrance/","name":"remembrance"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/7016564/fatman-scoop-dead-aged-53-american-rapper-tributes/","name":"Fatman Scoop Is Remembered By Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and More After Untimely Death"}}]}] ```