Lil Jon and Timbaland delivered a star-studded tribute to the legendary rapper after he tragically passed away at the age of 53.
The cause of death of Be Faithful frontman, real name Isaac Freeman III, is unknown, but he collapsed on stage during his concert in Connecticut on Friday. He was resuscitated and rushed to the hospital.
The artist’s family paid a moving tribute when they announced his passing, calling him “the laugh of our lives” and calling him “the undisputed voice of the club.”
Lil Jon wrote in the comments, “RUDIG OP BROER,” while Scoops’ frequent collaborators Timbaland and Fat Joe both appeared speechless, posting a series of emojis.
While Dj Questlove wrote: ‘Thanks Scoop!’.
Stars have paid tribute to legendary rapper after he tragically passed away at the age of 53
The artist, real name Isaac Freeman III, collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut, on Friday after suffering a medical emergency that was caught on camera.
In the comments, colleague Lil Jon (R) wrote: ‘REST AWAY BROTHER’ while Scoops’ regular collaborator Timbaland (L) seemed speechless and posted a series of emojis
While singer Crystal Waters said: ‘He was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. He will be truly missed. Love and prayers to his family.’
Freeman’s manager, DJ and producer Birch Michael, announced the rapper’s passing “with a heavy heart” on Saturday morning via social media posts.
“You’ve taken me all over the world and let me perform with you on the biggest and best stages in the world. The things you’ve taught me have truly made me the man I am today,” Michael said.
His family added in a statement that he was “not just a world-class artist — he was a father, brother, uncle and a friend.”
“Last night the world lost a shining soul, a beacon of light on stage and in life,” the family said. “He was the laugh of our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength and courage.”
Freeman’s touring agency MN2S added in a statement: ‘Scoop was a beloved figure in the music world, whose work was loved by countless fans around the world. His iconic voice, infectious energy and amazing personality left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will live on through his timeless music.
Born in New York City in 1971, Freeman made his name through collaborations with megastars such as Missy Elliot and Mariah Carey in the early 2000s. He was known for his deep, booming voice.
His family described him as “the undisputed voice of the club” and said his “music made us dance and embrace life positively.”
The artist’s family paid a moving tribute when they announced his death, saying he was “the laugh of our lives” and calling him “the undisputed voice of the club”.
After the news broke, celebrity friends rushed to the comments section to express their condolences
Fatman Scoop, a three-time Grammy Award winner, has ventured into podcasting and reality TV in recent years. In 2015, he appeared on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother: UK vs USA.
Crowd footage captured the moment the beloved rapper collapsed, seconds after he had whipped the crowd into a frenzy with the chant, “Let’s make some noise!”
In the video, the rapper walks to the back of the stage and walks over to a DJ booth. He again yells, “I said Hamden, make some noise!”
The hip-hop artist then climbed the stairs to the DJ booth, but his breathing seemed to become more labored as he panted into the microphone.
“If you came to party,” the rapper said, before taking a long pause. He then appeared to lean forward. “Make some noise,” he added, slurring his words.
As soon as he finished speaking, he collapsed to the ground, dropping the microphone.
Crowd footage captured the moment the beloved rapper collapsed behind a DJ booth, seconds after whipping the crowd into a frenzy with a shout of “Let’s make some noise!”
After Fatman Scoop was taken off stage by doctors, fellow artists spoke to the audience as they stood in stunned silence
The rapper’s manager said he was “wordless” over the 53-year-old’s death
Screams of horror and anxious gasps could be heard from the audience as the rapper’s fellow artists tried to calm the crowd.
“We’re having a good time,” said one of them, while another asked the audience again to “make some noise,” to which they responded much more reservedly than a few moments earlier.
In another clip, a member of the rapper’s entourage walked over to the DJ table, turned off the music, and an eerie silence fell in the room.
With the DJ booth partially blocking the view, a medical official performed vigorous chest compressions on the rapper.
At around 8:33 p.m., authorities were called to the scene of the accident. They wheeled the rapper out of the venue on a stretcher and rushed him to the hospital.
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garett said after the incident that Scoop was undergoing emergency care and asked fans to “keep him in their thoughts and prayers.”
When news of his passing broke, tributes quickly poured in. The UK’s Reminiscence Festival, where he was due to perform on 7 September, said his ‘absence will be deeply felt by all.’
“Not only was he one of our most popular artists, he was also a beloved member of the Reminisce family,” the festival said.
Fatman Scoop, an award-winning artist and producer, was known for his many collaborations, including with Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey and David Guetta.
In 2014, he revealed that he first got the nickname Fatman Scoop from his uncle, due to his love of ice cream. This is despite rumors that Lauryn Hill had given him the nickname when he appeared as an extra in the Fugee’s 1996 music video for Killing Me Softly.
On the morning of his collapse, Scoop released the official music video for his latest collaboration with Dyce Paso, featuring their new song “Let It Go.”
