Rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

American rapper Fatman Scoop, real name Isaac Freeman III, has died at the age of 53. He suddenly succumbed to a medical emergency on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut. Spectators witnessed his distress before he disappeared from view and doctors attempted to revive him. His death was announced by his tour manager and manager DJ and producer Birch Michael. Fatman Scoop, born in New York in 1971, gained recognition through his collaborations with renowned artists such as Missy Elliot and Mariah Carey. His family describes him as "the indisputable voice of the club", whose "music made us dance and embrace life with positivity".