Scary moment when Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman, collapsed on stage during a performance at Hamden Town Centre Park.
The incident was confirmed by Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett, who stated that Freeman was “transported by ambulance to the hospital.” Garrett added, “We will provide updates when they are available. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”
This is concerning and many of Scoop’s fans not to mention the industry are collectively holding their breathe.
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There also seems to be footage circulating on social media capturing the distressing moment Freeman struggled to climb onto a platform before collapsing behind a DJ booth. The music was quickly stopped, and fellow performers on stage addressed the crowd.
The audience fell eerily silent.
What’s more is some screams could be heard as CPR was administered in an attempt to revive Freeman on the scene.
Authorities arrived at 8:33 p.m. and transported the rapper out of the venue on a stretcher.
His current condition remains unknown, though concerned concertgoers were overheard asking if he was okay after witnessing the collapse.
As expected, fans have started flooding social media with messages of concern and support for the hip-hop hype man, who gained prominence in the early 2000s with his 2003 re-release of “Be Faithful” alongside Crooklyn Clan.
In a 2014 interview, Freeman shared that his nickname, Fatman Scoop, was given to him by his Uncle Jack due to his love of ice cream as a child. Iconic.
If unfamiliar, throughout his career, Freeman has collaborated with numerous artists, including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Missy Elliott, earning critical acclaim. His feature in Missy Elliott’s 2005 hit “Lose Control” won a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video and earned a nomination for Best Rap Song. That same year, he appeared on Mariah Carey’s hit single “It’s Like That” alongside Jermaine Dupri, which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Just hours before his Connecticut concert, the music video for his latest song with Dyce Payso, “Let It Go,” was released. Prayers up for Mr. Freeman.