{"id":21806,"date":"2024-09-25T23:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T23:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.celebinsights.com\/fatman-scoops-cause-of-death-revealed-a-month-after-he-collapsed-on-stage-mid-performance\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T23:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T23:00:10","slug":"fatman-scoops-cause-of-death-revealed-a-month-after-he-collapsed-on-stage-mid-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.celebinsights.com\/fatman-scoops-cause-of-death-revealed-a-month-after-he-collapsed-on-stage-mid-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatman Scoop&#8217;s Cause Of Death Revealed A Month After He Collapsed On Stage Mid-Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div readability=\"7.1475409836066\">\n<p><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Fatman&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"waslinkname\"><strong>Scoop<\/strong><\/span>&#8216;s&nbsp;cause of death has finally been revealed after he passed away while performing on stage at the age of 56.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>His family described him as a &#8220;radiant soul&#8221; and &#8220;undisputed voice of the club,&#8221; emphasizing his impact on music and his role as a loving father and friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"13\">\n<p>After Fatman Scoop&#8217;s death, tributes poured in from stars like Missy Elliott and Lil Jon, while his ex-wife, Shanda Freeman, honored him on Instagram, calling him an &#8220;icon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\">Fatman Scoop&#8217;s Cause Of Death Revealed<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-AmOMz duJtJU\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.celebinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fatman-scoops-cause-of-death-revealed-a-month-after-he-collapsed-on-stage-mid-performance.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io\/brand-img\/123\/480x686\/2024\/08\/31122737\/Fatman-Scoop-2.jpg? 480w\" sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"480\" height=\"686\" alt=\"Fatman Scoop\" class=\"sc-hAqmLS dtnPFt\"><figcaption class=\"sc-hxyskk gPTfSx\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"10\">\n<p>The cause of death for Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, has been confirmed a month after his passing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"12.486166007905\">\n<p>According to the <span class=\"waslinkname\"><em>Daily Mail<\/em><\/span>, the Connecticut medical examiner&#8217;s office revealed that the popular hype man died from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which led to his collapse while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on August 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"13\">\n<p>In the wake of his death, his family released a heartfelt statement, describing him as more than just a &#8220;world-class performer; he was a father, brother, uncle, and friend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"15\">\n<p>&#8220;Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life,&#8221; they shared. &#8220;He was the laughter in our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength, and courage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>Scoop&#8217;s family hailed him as &#8220;the undisputed voice of the club,&#8221; emphasizing how his &#8220;music made us dance and embrace life with positivity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\">Fatman Scoop Collapsed During A Live Performance<\/h2>\n<div data-external-embed=\"true\" data-mimetype=\"twitter\/tweet\"><template><\/p>\n<div readability=\"8.6728395061728\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\" readability=\"11.274691358025\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tragic footage captures Fatman Scoop&#8217;s final moments on stage before collapsing during a show in Connecticut on August 30, 2024. CPR was immediately administered and then he was rushed to the hospital, but sadly, he passed away at the age of 56. <span class=\"waslinkname\">pic.twitter.com\/d55tVZcxJg<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Morbid Knowledge (@Morbidful) <span class=\"waslinkname\">September 9, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>Scoop&#8217;s final moments were during a live performance, where he experienced a medical emergency that shocked fans in attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>Footage from the event captured the moment the Grammy Award-winning artist suddenly disappeared from view behind a DJ booth, eliciting screams from the audience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"15\">\n<p>Just moments earlier, the hype man had been energizing the crowd, urging them to &#8220;make some noise!&#8221; As seen in videos recorded by fans, Scoop confidently strutted towards the back of the stage, calling out once more, &#8220;I said Hamden, make some noise!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>After climbing the stairs to the DJ booth, his breathing appeared to become increasingly labored as he panted into the microphone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"13\">\n<p>&#8220;If you came to the party,&#8221; he began but then paused for a long moment before leaning forward. With slurred words, he added, &#8220;Make some noise,&#8221; before collapsing to the ground and dropping the microphone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"7\">\n<p>An immediate sense of dread swept over the crowd at the event as paramedics rushed to Scoop&#8217;s aid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\">Music Industry Mourns Fatman Scoop As Tributes Pour In From Missy Elliott, Lil Jon, And More<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-AmOMz duJtJU\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.celebinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fatman-scoops-cause-of-death-revealed-a-month-after-he-collapsed-on-stage-mid-performance-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io\/brand-img\/123\/480x654\/2024\/08\/31122729\/Fatman-Scoop-1-scaled.jpg? 480w\" sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"480\" height=\"654\" alt=\"Fatman Scoop\" class=\"sc-hAqmLS dtnPFt\"><figcaption class=\"sc-hxyskk gPTfSx\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9.0909090909091\">\n<p>Following his passing, tributes flooded social media, with Missy Elliott honoring him with a <span class=\"waslinkname\">heartfelt tribute<\/span> and sending prayers for strength to his family during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"10\">\n<p>She said, &#8220;Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during this difficult time. Fatman Scoop VOICE &amp; energy have contributed to MANY songs that made the people feel HAPPY &amp; want to dance for over 2 decades. Your IMPACT is HUGE &amp; will be NEVER be forgotten.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"12\">\n<p>Lil Jon and Timbaland also shared their condolences, reminiscing about their time together as emerging hip-hop artists. Lil Jon commented on Scoop&#8217;s family&#8217;s post, saying, &#8220;Rest well, brother.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>A fan on X (formerly Twitter) said, &#8220;Rest In Perfection to the legendary Fatman Scoop. If you wasn&#8217;t hyped off that You Got Served Intro as a kid I dunno what to tell you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\">Fatman Scoop&#8217;s Ex Shanda Freeman Honors Him With Heartfelt Tribute: &#8216;He Was An Icon And Legend&#8217;<\/h2>\n<div readability=\"9.3382352941176\">\n<p>Shanda Freeman, the ex-wife of Scoop, also took to <span class=\"waslinkname\">Instagram<\/span> to share a heartfelt tribute in honor of the beloved hype man and musician.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"11\">\n<p>In her post, Shanda described Scoop as an &#8220;icon&#8221; and expressed her deep love for him. She wrote, &#8220;I would like to PERSONALLY THANK every PERSON that has shown so much LOVE for Isaac @fatmanscoop and myself. He was an ICON and LEGEND and so many people love him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"12\">\n<p>Alongside a screenshot from their early 2000s MTV reality show, &#8220;Man &amp; Wife,&#8221; she highlighted his generous spirit, noting, &#8220;He was a pure heart and loved reaching back and helping others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"12\">\n<p>Shanda emphasized the strong values instilled in him by his parents, stating: &#8220;Isaac had THE BEST PARENTS and learned his heart through them. He will FOREVER be MISSED, APPRECIATED, and ADORED by so many.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"8\">\n<p>She added: &#8220;He put me in front of the camera and I&#8217;ll forever be GRATEFUL and LOVE HIM. Thank you ALL SO MUCH!! Shanda&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-ZubPq jjkyEv sc-flUsNl bmqdbH\" readability=\"7\">\n<p>Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-header=\"true\">Fatman Scoop Released A New Music Video The Day He Collapsed<\/h2>\n<div data-external-embed=\"true\" data-mimetype=\"youtube\/mp4\"><template><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dgiQIlEpPjg?si=NgWbv2_PScyFdltd\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>Born in New York City in 1971, Scoop rose to prominence in the early 2000s through collaborations with superstars like Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<p>He became well known for his booming voice and boisterous stage presence. The late rapper won a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video for his work on &#8220;Lose Control&#8221; alongside Missy Elliott and Ciara.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"7\">\n<p>Scoop also made a name for himself in podcasting and reality TV before his untimely death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"10\">\n<p>The same day as his fatal collapse, Scoop had just released the music video for his new song with Dyce Paso, titled &#8220;Let It Go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fatman&nbsp;Scoop&#8216;s&nbsp;cause of death has finally been revealed after he passed away while performing on stage at the age of 56. His family described him as a &#8220;radiant soul&#8221; and &#8220;undisputed voice of the club,&#8221; emphasizing his impact on music and his role as a loving father and friend. 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