Rapper and hype-man Fatman Scoop has died after shockingly collapsing onstage at a present Friday night time, his tour supervisor, Birch Michael, introduced. He was 53.

“It’s with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Recognized professionally as Fatman Scoop,” Michael’s Fb put up learn Saturday. “You taught me the right way to be the Man I’m at the moment.”

The producer and DJ, who stated he was feeling emotional on the time of writing the put up, concluded, “I Love you Scoop, Thanks a lot for the whole lot you gave to me. Relaxation In Peace x.”

Michael, also called “Pure Ice,” additionally stated by way of Instagram Saturday that he was “actually misplaced for phrases.”

“You took me all around the world and had me performing alongside you on a few of the greatest and best levels on this planet, the stuff you taught me have truely made me the person I’m at the moment,” he wrote in a message directed at Scoop. “Thanks a lot, I really like you x.”

DJ I Am Tony Neal additionally posted a tribute to Scoop on Instagram Saturday, writing, “Unbelievable, #SleepWell Scoop. I hoped you’ll pull by. 💔🕊🙏🏾”

He famous that it had been a “tough month” for the New York native and added, “Your voice entertained thousands and thousands, and your legacy will proceed. Household, I’m gonna miss you, @fatmanscoop.”

Neal famous Scoop’s date of demise as Friday, Aug. 30. Web page Six has reached out to the late rap star’s rep for affirmation and touch upon his passing.

Scoop, identified for his visitor spots on Missy Elliot’s “Lose Management” and Mariah Carey’s “I Like That,” was performing on the City Middle Park in Hamden, Conn., when he suffered a medical emergency.

In video circulating on-line, he appeared energetic at first however then walked towards the again of the DJ sales space as he stated, “Hamden make some noise!” 

Shortly after, video obtained by TMZ confirmed paramedics speeding to his support backstage.

“Huge man must calm down … they ain’t obtained no followers on this stage,” an individual might be heard saying on the mic on the time.

As first responders carried out CPR and chest compressions, performers onstage and the viewers then broke out in prayer, per footage shared on Fb.

Scoop was then taken out on a stretcher and rushed to a close-by hospital for additional analysis.

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett stated in an announcement by way of Fb Friday, “Tonight, whereas acting at Hamden City Middle Park, Isaac Freeman, aka Fatman Scoop, had a medical emergency on stage.

“He’s being transported by ambulance to the hospital. We’ll present updates when they’re accessible. Please preserve him in your ideas and prayers.”

Scoop’s official reason for demise has not but been revealed.