Fatman Scoop

Isaac Freeman III † (August 6, 1971 - c. August 30, 2024 [aged 53]), better known online as Fatman Scoop, was an American rapper, hype man, and radio personality.
==History==
Isaac Freeman III was born on August 6, 1971, in Harlem, New York City. http://madamenoire.com/0121/abiolas-love-class-fatman-scoop-a-single-dad-with-breakup-pain/ Freeman adopted the stage name "Fatman Scoop" from the nickname his Uncle Jack gave him as a child, because he loved ice cream. https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/fatman-scoop-guest-programs-rage/102903526
Fatman Scoop first came to prominence with the release of single "Be Faithful", featuring the Crooklyn Clan, which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/arts/music/fatman-scoop-rapper-dead.html
In 2004, Fatman Scoop was featured in the UK TV series Chancers, broadcast on Channel 4, mentoring six British musicians trying to achieve success in the United States. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/oct/23/popandrock2
On August 27, 2015, Fatman Scoop entered the Celebrity Big Brother 16: UK vs. USA house in the United Kingdom as a contestant. On September 14, he was the third housemate to be evicted, on day 20 where he finished in 11th place. https://deadline.com/2024/08/rapper-fatman-scoop-dies-53-collapsing-onstage-1236074771/
During the COVID-19 pandemic, being unable to travel, he had gave up being a hype man, so he started up other businesses, including trucking and an ice cream company. https://www.today.com/popculture/music/fatman-scoop-songs-hip-hop-contributions-rcna169113
==Death==
On August 30, 2024, Freeman collapsed during a free performance in Hamden, Connecticut. CPR was administered at the scene and he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The following day, it was announced that he had died at the age of 53. His final words under labored breathing before losing consciousness were: "If you came to party ... make some noise." https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/fatman-scoop-video-last-words-33577659
==Discography==
===Albums===
*Fatman Scoop's Party Breaks: Volume 1 (2003)
*In the Club (2006)
*Party King (2015)
===Singles===
*Where U @? (With The Crooklyn Clan) (1998)
*Be Faithful (Featuring The Crooklyn Clan) (1999)
*It Takes Scoop (With DJ Kool) (2000)
*In the Club (2004)
*Dance! (With Lumidee and Goleo VI) (2006)
*U Sexy Girl (Featuring Elephant Man & Jabba) (2006)
*Talk 2 Me (Featuring Ken) (2007)
*New Year's Anthem (Featuring DJ Class) (2009)
*Dance! 2013 (2013)
*No Popcorn (With Tech N9ne) (2024)
*Let It Go (With Dyce Payso) (2024)
*Our House (With Bingo Players & Disco Fries) (2024)
==References==
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