Isaac Freeman III, AKA Fatman Scoop, was born August 6, 1971, in Harlem, New York. As a child, he acquired the famed nickname from his uncle because of his love for ice cream.
Freeman came onto the music scene as a radio personality, rapper, and hype man. The Grammy award winner was best known for his hit “Be Faithful,” released in 1999, with minor success in the US. The single took off in 2003 in Europe with a re-launch hitting the music charts in the U.K. and Ireland. Following his success, Freeman appeared on the U.K. television series “Chancers,” mentoring recording artists trying to break into the music industry in the US.
Freeman was also the big voice featured on Missy Elliott’s Grammy winning hit “Loose Control,” and Ciara’s remix to “Level Up.” Throughout his career, Freeman collaborated with numerous other big name recording artists including Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, David Guetta, Lil John, Janet Jackson, and Timbaland, to name a few.
Fatman Scoop stood out from the crowd with his booming voice and high energy. He passed away after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut. He leaves behind a son, daughter, and host of family, friends, and devoted fans. Fatman Scoop was 53 years old.
