Fatman Scoop facts for kids
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Fatman Scoop
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Scoop performing in 2011
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Isaac Freeman III
August 6, 1971 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | August 30, 2024 (aged 53) Hamden, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Years active | 1992–2024 |
| Children | 2 |
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| Genres | Hip hop |
| Labels | Av8 |
Isaac Freeman III (August 6, 1971 – 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.
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Early life
Isaac Freeman III was born in New York City, where he grew up in Harlem.
Career
Freeman adopted the stage name "Fatman Scoop" from the nickname given him by his Uncle Jack as a child, because he loved ice cream. He was known as a rapper, but also performed as a hype man and radio presenter as well as appearing on television.
Fatman Scoop first came to prominence with the release of single "Be Faithful", featuring the Crooklyn Clan, which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia.
Throughout his career, Fatman Scoop collaborated with numerous artists, including Lil Jon, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Pitbull, Skrillex, Timbaland, David Guetta, and Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino. He became well known for his guest performances; in 2005, he guested on Mariah Carey's "It's Like That" and on "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and Ciara, 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.
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. In 2007, he had a role on the animated television series The Boondocks, 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. In 2008, Fatman Scoop and his then-wife Shanda Freeman hosted a reality show and podcast on MTV called Man and Wife. The show covered topics such as jobs, finance, and relationships.
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.
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".
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.
In July 2024, Fatman Scoop collaborated with Tech N9ne on the single "No Popcorn". 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, and "Our House", alongside Dutch electronic music act Bingo Players & American DJ team Disco Fries.
Personal life and death
Freeman had two children. He married twice, once to Shanda Freeman. They divorced after 13 years together.
On August 30, 2024, Freeman collapsed during a free performance in Hamden, Connecticut, and was rushed to a hospital; the following day, it was announced that he had died at the age of 53.
Discography
Compilation albums
- Fatman Scoop's Party Breaks: Volume 1 (2003)
- In the Club (2006)
- Party King (2015, Japan only)
Awards and nominations
Awards
- 2005: Grammy Award for Best Rap Song – Nomination – ("Lose Control", with Missy Elliott & Ciara)
- 2005: Smash Hits Poll Winners Party – Star Of The Year – Won – (voted best overall personality in 2005 by Smash Hits readers)
- 2005: Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video – Won – ("Lose Control", with Missy Elliott & Ciara)
- 2006: Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut – Won – ("Lose Control", with Missy Elliott & Ciara)
See also
In Spanish: Fatman Scoop para niños
