The shock on Friday was followed by sad certainty on Saturday. After collapsing during a performance in Connecticut, the American rappers Fatman Scoop died at the age of 53His manager announced this on Saturday. The cause of death is still unclear.
According to the US news site “TMZ”, the New York native suddenly fainted behind the DJ booth on Friday evening on the stage of the “Green & Gold Party” in Town Center Park in Hamden (Connecticut). The musician was then resuscitated and taken to a hospital. Authorities confirmed to “TMZ” that there was a medical emergency at around 8:30 p.m. (local time).
His friend and manager Birch Michael was shocked on Saturday. “I’m honestly at a loss for words,” he said in a statement. “The things you taught me have made me the man I am today.”
Over the course of his career, Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, has performed on stage with countless stars, including Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott. His single “Lose Control” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2006. (Tsp)
