Would you like to receive notifications on latest updates of the following headlines?

US Artist Fatman Dies after Collapsing on Stage During Performance

POSTED ON September 1, 2024 •   Entertainment      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara •   VIEWS 87
A United State (US) rapper, Isaac Freeman, popularly called Fatman Scoop l Credit: Today.com

A United State (US) rapper, Isaac Freeman, popularly called Fatman Scoop, has been pronounced dead after collapsing during on stage during a show in Connecticut.

The artiste, according to the family, suffered a medical emergency while performing on stage, prompting a wave of tributes from the world of hip-hop.

Scoop’s death was announced on Saturday by his family and manager after.medical experts couldn’t resuscitate the 53-year-old artiste after he collapsed.

Scoop, best known for the hit tracks “Be Faithful” and “It Takes Scoop,” collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut and was taken to hospital immediately.

Medical staff apparently attempted to administer CPR while he was still on the stage but he was carried away on a stretcher to the hospital for better care.

In a post on his official social media handle, his family wrote that “it is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop.”

“Fatman Scoop was known to the world as the undisputed voice of the club. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity,” they wrote.

Scoop’s manager, Birch Michael, confirmed his death on through his social media account, writing: “I love you Scoop. Thank you so much for everything you gave to me.”

– ‘Want to dance’ –

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott wrote on X that Scoop’s “voice and energy have contributed to many songs that made the people feel happy and want to dance for over two decades. Your impact is huge and will be never be forgotten.”

Rapper A$AP Rocky back in Los Angeles from Sweden
Radio host Shelley Wade posted a photograph of herself with Scoop, writing: “We are losing too many of our hip-hop legends too soon. Rest easy, Scoop.”

Scoop briefly became embroiled in a political row in Australia in 2018 when the country’s then-prime minister Scott Morrison posted a clip that featured his hit “Be Faithful.”

Morrison, a conservative evangelical Christian, deleted the post after his critics said the entertainer’s lyrics were inappropriate and unparliamentary.

“It’s quite clear that that is not a song on my playlist,” he later told reporters in Sydney.

The uproar prompted a response from Scoop, who tagged Morrison in an Instagram post saying: “I am humbled to have my voice rocking in the highest offices of the Australian Government!”

The rapper defended his lyrics: “It’s a fun PARTY SONG that has no NEGATIVITY or HARM in it!!” before extending Morrison a backstage invite to a festival appearance in Australia.

0
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Beyoncé Shatters Records and Redefines Genre Boundaries in the 2025 Grammy Nominations
BY ROCKETPARROT.com staff November 9, 2024 0

In an unprecedented sweep, Beyoncé has become the most nominated artist in Grammy history, a...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Adriano's Decline: From Football Glory to Favela Streets
BY ROCKETPARROT.com staff November 3, 2024 0

Health concerns arise as a recent video surfaces showing Adriano, the former Inter Milan and Brazil...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Nile Group collaborates with Ooni of Ife to manage his theaters
BY Ebiakuboere England October 31, 2024 0

His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, and Nile Cinemas have inked a historic management contract fo...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Bruno Mars tops Spotify monthly listeners record
BY Ebiakuboere England October 31, 2024 0

Grammy-winning singer Bruno Mars has broken the previous record with 120,862,858 monthly Spotify lis...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
South Africa to strip Chidimma Adetshina of ID documents
BY Ebiakuboere England October 31, 2024 0

Nigerian-South African Model Chidimma Adetshina faces the possibility of losing her national documen...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Verydarkman apologizes for using Police uniform for content
BY Ebiakuboere England October 31, 2024 0

Famous Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse also known as VeryDarkMan, has tendered an apology t...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Joeboy’s music label signs first artiste, Kvng Vidarr
BY Ebiakuboere England October 31, 2024 0

Nigerian musician, songwriter, and record label entrepreneur Joseph Akinwale, also known as Joeboy,...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Davido sets new record for most watched TikTok live session in Africa
BY Ebiakuboere England October 31, 2024 0

Nigerian music sensation Davido has set a new record for the most-watched TikTok live broadcast in A...

OUR CHANNELS:

OTHER ARTICLES ::

25th November, 2024
Tinubu eyes livestock sector reform, investment to curb farmer-herder clashes
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving the farmer-h...


Katsina Govt. applauds  NAF  strike against bandits, vows to sustain regional stability
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

KATSINA – The Katsina State Government has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for successf...


Breaking : Supreme court voids National Lottery Act
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assemb...


ECB's renews integration call as trade war looms
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

European Central Bank, President Christine Lagarde renewed her call for economic integration across...


China expands Visa-free entry to more countries to boost economy
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

On Friday, China announced that it would expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine more countries a...


FAO aims key outcomes at COP16 Saudi Arabia
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

The assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. Abdul Hakim Elwae...


Illegal detention: Bizman slams N50m suit on NDLEA
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

NIGERIA — A businessman, Damilare Samuel, has slammed the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...


Appeal Court invalidates verdict against Rivers LG election
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

ABUJA, Nigeria —The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja has nullified the judgement that prevent...


Man in Police net for defiling, impregnating 15-yr-old daughter
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

CALABAR, Nigeria —A 48-year-old man, Mallam Adamu Umaru, was paraded by the Zone 6 Police Comm...


Trump picks Pam Bondi as Attorney General following Gaetz withdrawal
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

WASHINGTON, United States  — US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, a v...


Menu