Fatman Scoop
Fatman Scoop | |
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Fatman Scoop performing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Isaac Freeman III |
| Born | August 6, 1968 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 31, 2024 (aged 56) Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1989–2024 |
| Labels | Av8 |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | fatmanscoop |
Isaac Freeman III (August 6, 1968 – August 31, 2024), better known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, was an American hip-hop recording artist 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, as well as his 1999 sleeper hit single, "Be Faithful" (featuring the Crooklyn Clan), which topped the UK Singles Chart in 2003.