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Fatman Scoop
Scoop performing in 2011
Scoop performing in 2011
Background information
Birth nameIsaac Freeman III
Born(1968-08-06)August 6, 1968
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 2024(2024-08-30) (aged 56)
Hamden, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active1992–2024
LabelsAv8
Websitewww.fatmanscoop.com

Isaac Freeman III (August 6, 1968[1] – August 30, 2024), better known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, was an American rapper, hype man, and radio personality. Noted for his booming, raw vocal presence on various hip hop songs, he was best known for his guest performances on the 2005 singles "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "It's Like That" by Mariah Carey and for his 1999 sleeper hit single, "Be Faithful" (featuring the Crooklyn Clan), which topped the UK Singles Chart in 2003.

Early life

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Isaac Freeman III[2][3] was born on August 6, 1968,[1] in New York City, where he grew up in Harlem.[4]

Career

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Freeman adopted the stage name "Fatman Scoop" from the nickname given him by his Uncle Jack as a child, because he loved ice cream.[5] He was known as a rapper, but also performed as a hype man and radio presenter as well as appearing on television.[6]

Fatman Scoop first came to prominence with the release of single "Be Faithful", featuring the Crooklyn Clan,[6] which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release,[1] and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia. The song had been a favorite in clubs around the world for years but it took two years to clear the samples from Jay-Z, Black Sheep, Queen Pen, The Beatnuts, and Faith Evans.[citation needed]

Throughout his career, Fatman Scoop collaborated with numerous artists, including Lil Jon, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Pitbull, Skrillex,[7] Timbaland, David Guetta, and The Situation.[8] He became well known for his guest performances; in 2005, he guested on Mariah Carey's "It's Like That"[4] and on "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and Ciara,[5] which reached at Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Its video won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video, and the song was nominated for Best Rap Song in the Grammys.[6]

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.[9][10] In 2007, he had a role on the animated television series The Boondocks,[4] appearing as himself in season 2, episode 5, "The Story of Thugnificent" and episode 15, "The Story of Gangstalicious Part 2" from the same season.[11][12] In 2008, Fatman Scoop and his then-wife Shanda Freeman hosted a reality show and podcast on MTV[11] called Man and Wife. The show covered topics such as jobs, finance, relationships, and sex.[13]

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.[4]

In July 2018, Scoop featured on the remix to Ciara's single "Level Up", which also featured Missy Elliott; the single remix was the first song to feature all three artists since 2005's "Lose Control".[14][15][8]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, being unable to travel, he had to give up being hype man, so he started up other businesses, including trucking and an ice cream company.[13]

In July 2024, Fatman Scoop collaborated with Tech N9ne on the single "No Popcorn".[16] On August 30, 2024, the same day he had the collapse which led to his death, Scoop released two new singles: "Let It Go", with Dyce Payso,[17] and "Our House", alongside Dutch electronic music act Bingo Players & American DJ team Disco Fries.[18]

Personal life

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Freeman had two children. He married twice, once to Shanda Freeman. They divorced after 13 years together.[13]

Death

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On August 30, 2024, Freeman collapsed during a performance in Hamden, Connecticut and was rushed to a hospital; the following day, it was announced that he had died.[3] Some sources reported his age as 53,[3] while others gave it as 56,[7] with The New York Times citing a birth year of 1968.[1]

Discography

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Compilation albums

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  • Fatman Scoop's Party Breaks: Volume 1 (2003)
  • In the Club (2006)
  • Party King (2015, Japan only)[19][20]

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
R&B
[21] 		US
Rap
[22] 		AUS
[23] 		BEL
(FL)
[24] 		FRA
[25] 		GER
[26] 		IRL
[27] 		NLD
[28] 		SWI
[29] 		UK
[30]
"Where U @?"
(with The Crooklyn Clan) 		1998 77 — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Be Faithful"[a]
(featuring The Crooklyn Clan) 		1999 92 24 5 11 13 28 1 30 15 1
"It Takes Scoop"[b]
(with DJ Kool) 		2000 85 12 24 44 — — 15 — 33 9
"In the Club" 2004 — — — — — — — — — —
"Dance!"
(with Lumidee and Goleo VI) 		2006 — — — — 30 5 — 70 32 —
"U Sexy Girl"
(featuring Elephant Man and Jabba) 		93 — — — — — — — — —
"Talk 2 Me"
(featuring Ken) 		2007 — — — — — 89 — — — —
"New Year's Anthem"
(featuring DJ Class) 		2009 — — — — — — — — — —
"Dance! 2013"
(Fatman Scoop vs. Lumidee) 		2013 — — — — — 63 — — 61 —
"No Popcorn"
(with Tech N9ne)[33] 		2024 — — — — — — — — —
"Let It Go"[34]
(with Dyce Payso) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Our House"
(with Bingo Players & Disco Fries)
 		— — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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Awards and nominations

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Awards

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Notes

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  1. ^ The US chart positions for "Be Faithful" are from the single's original release in 1999; all other chart positions are from the single's 2003 re-release
  2. ^ The US chart positions for "It Takes Two" are from the single's original release in 2000; all other chart positions are from the single's 2004 remix

References

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  2. ^ "Abiola's Love Class: Fatman Scoop! A Single Dad with Breakup Pain". Mademanoire.com. December 4, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
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  4. ^ a b c d Garner, Glenn (August 31, 2024). "Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At 53 After Collapsing Onstage". Deadline. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Fatman Scoop guest programs Rage". abc.net.au. September 25, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Kreps, Daniel (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, 'Be Faithful' Rapper, Dead at 53". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Heching, Dan (August 31, 2024). "Fatman Scoop, celebrated rapper featured on hits by Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, dead at 56 after collapsing on stage". CNN. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut". ABC News. August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  9. ^ Williams, Precious (October 23, 2004). "The only way is up". The Guardian. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  10. ^ Peltz, Jennifer (August 31, 2024). "Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut". AP News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows". MTV. Archived from the original on September 14, 2008. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  12. ^ Quintana, Anna (August 31, 2024). "Late Rapper Fatman Scoop Was a Proud Family Man and Father". Distractify. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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  14. ^ Post, Chantilly (July 26, 2018). "Ciara Grabs Missy Elliott & Fatman Scoop For A "Level Up" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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  18. ^ "Our House - Fatman Scoop, Bingo Players, Disco Fries". Spotify. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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