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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Fatman Scoop
| name = Fatman Scoop
| image = Fatman Scoop.jpg
| image = Fatman Scoop.jpg
| caption = Scoop performing in 2011
| caption = Scoop performing in 2011
| birth_name = Isaac Freeman III
| birth_name = Isaac Freeman III
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1968|08|06|mf=y}}{{efn|name = DoB}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1968|08|06|mf=y}}{{efn|name = DoB}}
| birth_place = New York City, U.S.
| birth_place = New York City, U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|08|30|1968|8|6}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|08|30|1968|8|6}}
| death_place = <!--more specific location needed-->[[Connecticut]], U.S.
| death_place = <!--more specific location needed-->[[Connecticut]], U.S.
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* Rapper
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* radio personality
* radio personality
}}
}}
| years_active = 1989–2024
| years_active = 1989–2024
| children = 2
| spouse = Shanda (divorced)
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| children = 2
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| label = Av8
| label = Av8
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.fatmanscoop.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.fatmanscoop.com/}}
}}
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==Career==
==Career==
Freeman adopted the stage name "Fatman Scoop" from the nickname given to him by his Uncle Jack as a child, because he loved ice cream.<ref name =rage2023>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/fatman-scoop-guest-programs-rage/102903526|title=Fatman Scoop guest programs Rage|website=abc.net.au|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=February 16, 2024|archive-date=September 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904000607/https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/fatman-scoop-guest-programs-rage/102903526|url-status=live}}</ref> He first came to prominence with the release of the single "[[Be Faithful]]", featuring the Crooklyn Clan,<ref name=kreps2024>{{cite magazine | last=Kreps | first=Daniel | title=Fatman Scoop, 'Be Faithful' Rapper, Dead at 53 | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fatman-scoop-be-faithful-rapper-dead-obituary-1235093208/ | access-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831155740/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fatman-scoop-be-faithful-rapper-dead-obituary-1235093208/ | url-status=live }}</ref> which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release,<ref name = Lindner/> and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia.{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}
Freeman adopted the stage name "Fatman Scoop" from the nickname given to him by his Uncle Jack as a child, because he loved ice cream.<ref name =rage2023>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/fatman-scoop-guest-programs-rage/102903526|title=Fatman Scoop guest programs Rage|website=abc.net.au|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=February 16, 2024|archive-date=September 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904000607/https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/fatman-scoop-guest-programs-rage/102903526|url-status=live}}</ref> He first came to prominence with the release of the single "[[Be Faithful]]" (featuring the Crooklyn Clan),<ref>{{cite magazine | last=Kreps | first=Daniel | title=Fatman Scoop, 'Be Faithful' Rapper, Dead at 53 | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fatman-scoop-be-faithful-rapper-dead-obituary-1235093208/ | access-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831155740/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fatman-scoop-be-faithful-rapper-dead-obituary-1235093208/ | url-status=live }}</ref> which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release,<ref name = Lindner/> and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia.{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}}


Throughout his career, Fatman Scoop collaborated with numerous artists, including on [[Lil Jon]]'s 2004 remix of [[Salt Shaker (song)|Salt Shaker]], [[Janet Jackson]]'s 2006 remix of [[So Excited (Janet Jackson song)|So Excited]], [[The Pussycat Dolls]] 2008 remix of [[When I Grow Up (The Pussycat Dolls song)|When I Grow Up]], [[David Guetta]]'s 2009 remix of [[One Love (David Guetta song)|One Love]], and [[Skrillex]]'s 2014 single [[Recess (song)|Recess]].<ref name = Heching/><ref name=abc2024>{{cite web | title=Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut | website=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fatman-scoop-dies/104296034 | access-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831191707/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fatman-scoop-dies/104296034 | url-status=live }}</ref> He was known as a rapper, but also performed as a [[hype man]] and radio presenter as well as appearing on television.<ref name=kreps2024/>
Throughout his career, Fatman Scoop collaborated with numerous artists, including on [[Ying Yang Twins]]' 2004 remix of "[[Salt Shaker (song)|Salt Shaker]]", [[Janet Jackson]]'s 2006 remix of "[[So Excited (Janet Jackson song)|So Excited]]", [[The Pussycat Dolls]]' 2008 remix of "[[When I Grow Up (The Pussycat Dolls song)|When I Grow Up]]", [[David Guetta]]'s 2009 remix of "[[One Love (David Guetta song)|One Love]]", and [[Skrillex]]'s 2014 single "[[Recess (song)|Recess]]".<ref name = Heching/><ref name=abc2024>{{cite web | title=Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut | website=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fatman-scoop-dies/104296034 | access-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831191707/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fatman-scoop-dies/104296034 | url-status=live }}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Precious |title=The only way is up |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/oct/23/popandrock2 |website=The Guardian |access-date=January 5, 2023 |date=October 23, 2004 |archive-date=September 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904000607/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/oct/23/popandrock2 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=peltz>{{cite web | last=Peltz | first=Jennifer | title=Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut | website=AP News | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://apnews.com/article/fatman-scoop-isaac-freeman-rapper-dead-fc5282489cb6b55a4f6ccf4a2e98446a | access-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831193548/https://apnews.com/article/fatman-scoop-isaac-freeman-rapper-dead-fc5282489cb6b55a4f6ccf4a2e98446a | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, he had a role on the animated television series ''[[The Boondocks (TV series)|The Boondocks]]'',<ref name=garner2024/> 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.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/manandwife/series.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914102959/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/manandwife/series.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 14, 2008 |title=Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows |publisher=MTV |access-date=December 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Quintana|first=Anna|date=August 31, 2024|title=Late Rapper Fatman Scoop Was a Proud Family Man and Father|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/fatman-scoop-kids/|work=Distractify|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831222659/https://www.distractify.com/p/fatman-scoop-kids|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2008, Fatman Scoop and his then-wife Shanda Freeman hosted a reality show and [[podcast]] on [[MTV]]<ref name=mtv/> called ''[[Man and Wife (TV series)|Man and Wife]]''. The show covered topics such as jobs, finance, relationships, and sex.<ref name=gariano/>
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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Precious |title=The only way is up |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/oct/23/popandrock2 |website=The Guardian |access-date=January 5, 2023 |date=October 23, 2004 |archive-date=September 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904000607/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/oct/23/popandrock2 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=peltz>{{cite web | last=Peltz | first=Jennifer | title=Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut | website=AP News | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://apnews.com/article/fatman-scoop-isaac-freeman-rapper-dead-fc5282489cb6b55a4f6ccf4a2e98446a | access-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-date=August 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831193548/https://apnews.com/article/fatman-scoop-isaac-freeman-rapper-dead-fc5282489cb6b55a4f6ccf4a2e98446a | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, he had a role on the animated television series ''[[The Boondocks (TV series)|The Boondocks]]'',<ref name=garner2024/> 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.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/manandwife/series.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914102959/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/manandwife/series.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 14, 2008 |title=Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows |publisher=MTV |access-date=December 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Quintana|first=Anna|date=August 31, 2024|title=Late Rapper Fatman Scoop Was a Proud Family Man and Father|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/fatman-scoop-kids/|work=Distractify|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831222659/https://www.distractify.com/p/fatman-scoop-kids|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2008, Fatman Scoop and his then-wife Shanda hosted a reality show and [[podcast]] on [[MTV]]<ref name=mtv/> called ''Man and Wife''. The show covered topics such as jobs, finance, relationships, and sex.<ref name=gariano/>


On August 27, 2015, Fatman Scoop entered the ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (British series 16)|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.<ref name=garner2024/>
On August 27, 2015, Fatman Scoop entered the ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series) series 16|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.<ref name=garner2024/>


In July 2018, Fatman Scoop was featured on the [[remix]] to [[Ciara (singer)|Ciara]]'s single "[[Level Up (Ciara song)#Remix|Level Up]]", which also featured [[Missy Elliott]]; the single remix was the first song to feature all three artists since 2005's "[[Lose Control (Missy Elliott song)|Lose Control]]".<ref>{{cite news|last=Post|first=Chantilly|date=July 26, 2018|title=Ciara Grabs Missy Elliott & Fatman Scoop For A "Level Up" Remix|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/song/1979647/|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726211637/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/song/1979647/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ii94hDatVVrjLHqotnAmw?si=cyPFMOsmTqWyKWmzg6Rkxw|title=Ciara - Level up (Remix) (feat Missy Elliott & Fatman Scoop)|website=Spotify|date=July 27, 2018|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160931/https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ii94hDatVVrjLHqotnAmw?si=cyPFMOsmTqWyKWmzg6Rkxw|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=abc2024/>
In July 2018, Fatman Scoop was featured on the [[remix]] to [[Ciara]]'s single "[[Level Up (Ciara song)#Remix|Level Up]]", which also featured [[Missy Elliott]]; the single remix was the first song to feature all three artists since 2005's "[[Lose Control (Missy Elliott song)|Lose Control]]".<ref>{{cite news|last=Post|first=Chantilly|date=July 26, 2018|title=Ciara Grabs Missy Elliott & Fatman Scoop For A "Level Up" Remix|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/song/1979647/|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726211637/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/song/1979647/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ii94hDatVVrjLHqotnAmw?si=cyPFMOsmTqWyKWmzg6Rkxw|title=Ciara - Level up (Remix) (feat Missy Elliott & Fatman Scoop)|website=Spotify|date=July 27, 2018|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831160931/https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ii94hDatVVrjLHqotnAmw?si=cyPFMOsmTqWyKWmzg6Rkxw|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=abc2024/>


During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], being unable to travel, Fatman Scoop had to give up being a hype man, so he started up other businesses, including trucking and an ice cream company.<ref name=gariano>{{cite web | last=Gariano | first=Francesca | title=Fatman Scoop mourned by the rap community after his death at 53. What to know about his life | website=TODAY.com | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://www.today.com/popculture/music/fatman-scoop-songs-hip-hop-contributions-rcna169113 | access-date=September 1, 2024 | archive-date=September 1, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901011148/https://www.today.com/popculture/music/fatman-scoop-songs-hip-hop-contributions-rcna169113 | url-status=live }}</ref>
During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], being unable to travel, Fatman Scoop had to give up being a [[hype man]], so he started up other businesses, including trucking and an ice cream company.<ref name=gariano>{{cite web | last=Gariano | first=Francesca | title=Fatman Scoop mourned by the rap community after his death at 53. What to know about his life | website=TODAY.com | date=August 31, 2024 | url=https://www.today.com/popculture/music/fatman-scoop-songs-hip-hop-contributions-rcna169113 | access-date=September 1, 2024 | archive-date=September 1, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901011148/https://www.today.com/popculture/music/fatman-scoop-songs-hip-hop-contributions-rcna169113 | url-status=live }}</ref>


On August 30, 2024, Fatman Scoop released two collaborations; the first, with [[Bingo Players]] and [[Disco Fries]] on the single "Our House". The second was "Let It Go" with Dyce Payso; an official music video was released on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgiQIlEpPjg|title=Dyce Payso & Fatman Scoop - Let It Go (Official Music Video)|website=YouTube|date=August 30, 2024|access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/05/dyce-payso-fatman-scoop-collab-dropped-same-day-died/|title='LET IT GO' BANGER DROPPED SAME DAY HE DIED ...But Rapper Dyce Payso Keeping Party Going!!!|website=TMZ|date=September 5, 2024|access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref> "Our House" heavily samples the instrumental to singer [[Ray J]]'s 2001 single "[[Wait a Minute (Ray J song)|Wait a Minute]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/reviews/new-music-friday-ll-cool-j-asap-rocky-j-cole-sexyy-red-hip-hop-1234918580/|title=LL Cool J Comes Full Force, A$AP Rocky Spars With J. Cole, Sexyy Red Flaunts Her Clout, And Other Hip-Hop Releases|website=Vibe|date=September 6, 2024|access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref>
On August 30, 2024, Fatman Scoop released two collaborations; the first, with [[Bingo Players]] and [[Disco Fries]] on the single "Our House". The second was "Let It Go" with Dyce Payso; an official music video was released on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgiQIlEpPjg|title=Dyce Payso & Fatman Scoop - Let It Go (Official Music Video)|website=YouTube|date=August 30, 2024|access-date=August 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/05/dyce-payso-fatman-scoop-collab-dropped-same-day-died/|title='LET IT GO' BANGER DROPPED SAME DAY HE DIED ...But Rapper Dyce Payso Keeping Party Going!!!|website=TMZ|date=September 5, 2024|access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref> "Our House" heavily samples the instrumental to [[Ray J]]'s 2001 single "[[Wait a Minute (Ray J song)|Wait a Minute]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/reviews/new-music-friday-ll-cool-j-asap-rocky-j-cole-sexyy-red-hip-hop-1234918580/|title=LL Cool J Comes Full Force, A$AP Rocky Spars With J. Cole, Sexyy Red Flaunts Her Clout, And Other Hip-Hop Releases|website=Vibe|date=September 6, 2024|access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life and death==
==Personal life and death==
Freeman had two children. He married twice, once to Shanda Freeman. They divorced after 13 years together.<ref name=gariano/>
Freeman had two children. He married twice, once to Shanda. They divorced after 13 years together.<ref name=gariano/>


On August 30, 2024, Freeman collapsed during a performance in [[Hamden, Connecticut]]; [[CPR]] was administered at the scene and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.<ref name = garner2024/> The following day, it was announced that he had died at the age of 56.{{efn|name = DoB}}<ref name = Lindner/> His death was determined to be from natural causes, due to [[hypertensive heart disease]] and [[atherosclerosis]].<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-09-24/fatman-scoop-cause-of-death-revealed-onstage-collapse|title = FatMan Scoop’s cause of death revealed after DJ and hypeman collapsed during performance|last = Del Rosario|first = Alexandra|date = September 24, 2024|accessdate = September 25, 2024|work = [[Los Angeles Times]]|url-access = limited}}</ref>
On August 30, 2024, Freeman collapsed during a performance in [[Hamden, Connecticut]]; [[Cardiopulmonary resuscitation|CPR]] was administered at the scene and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.<ref name = garner2024/> The following day, it was announced that he had died at the age of 56.{{efn|name = DoB}}<ref name = Lindner/> His death was determined to be from natural causes, due to [[hypertensive heart disease]] and [[atherosclerosis]].<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-09-24/fatman-scoop-cause-of-death-revealed-onstage-collapse|title = FatMan Scoop’s cause of death revealed after DJ and hypeman collapsed during performance|last = Del Rosario|first = Alexandra|date = September 24, 2024|accessdate = September 25, 2024|work = [[Los Angeles Times]]|url-access = limited}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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! scope="row"| "[[Dance! (Lumidee and Fatman Scoop song)|Dance!]]"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Lumidee]] and [[Goleo and Pille|Goleo VI]])</span>
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{{More citations needed|section|date=August 2024}}
{{More citations needed|section|date=August 2024}}


* 2001: "[[Drop (Timbaland & Magoo song)|Drop]]" ([[Timbaland & Magoo]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2001: "Drop" ([[Timbaland & Magoo]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2004: "[[Dat Sexy Body|Dat Sexy Body (Remix)]]" ([[Sasha (Jamaican musician)|Sasha]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2004: "[[Dat Sexy Body]]" (Remix) ([[Sasha (Jamaican musician)|Sasha]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2004: "[[Salt Shaker (song)|Salt Shaker (Remix)]]" ([[Lil Jon]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2004: "[[Salt Shaker (song)|Salt Shaker]]" (Remix) ([[Ying Yang Twins]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2005: "[[Lose Control (Missy Elliott song)|Lose Control]]" ([[Missy Elliott]] featuring [[Ciara]] and Fatman Scoop)
* 2005: "[[Lose Control (Missy Elliott song)|Lose Control]]" ([[Missy Elliott]] featuring [[Ciara]] and Fatman Scoop)
* 2005: "[[It's Like That (Mariah Carey song)|It's Like That]]" ([[Mariah Carey]] featuring [[Jermaine Dupri]] and Fatman Scoop)
* 2005: "[[It's Like That (Mariah Carey song)|It's Like That]]" ([[Mariah Carey]] featuring [[Jermaine Dupri]] and Fatman Scoop)
* 2006: "[[Take the Lead (Wanna Ride)]]" ([[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]] and [[Wisin & Yandel]] featuring Melissa Jiménez and Fatman Scoop)
* 2006: "[[Take the Lead (Wanna Ride)]]" ([[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]] and [[Wisin & Yandel]] featuring Melissa Jiménez and Fatman Scoop)
* 2006: "[[So Excited (Janet Jackson song)|So Excited (Remix)]]" ([[Janet Jackson]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2006: "[[So Excited (Janet Jackson song)|So Excited]]" (Remix) ([[Janet Jackson]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2007: "[[Behind the Cow]]" ([[Scooter (band)|Scooter]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2007: "[[Behind the Cow]]" ([[Scooter (band)|Scooter]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2008: "[[When I Grow Up (The Pussycat Dolls song)|When I Grow Up (Darkchild Remix)]]" ([[The Pussycat Dolls]] featuring Fatman Scoop, Diddy, and Lil Wayne)
* 2008: "[[When I Grow Up (The Pussycat Dolls song)|When I Grow Up]]" ([[Rodney Jerkins|Darkchild]] Remix) ([[The Pussycat Dolls]] featuring Fatman Scoop, [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], and [[Lil Wayne]])
* 2008: "[[What You Got (Colby O'Donis song)|What You Got (Remix)]]" ([[Colby O'Donis]] featuring Fatman Scoop and Klepto)
* 2008: "[[What You Got (Colby O'Donis song)|What You Got]]" (Remix) ([[Colby O'Donis]] featuring Fatman Scoop and Klepto)
* 2009: "[[Clear!]]" ([[Kardinal Offishall]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2009: "[[Clear!]]" ([[Kardinal Offishall]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2009: "[[One Love (David Guetta song)|One Love (Remix)]]" ([[David Guetta]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2009: "[[One Love (David Guetta song)|One Love]]" (Remix) ([[David Guetta]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2010: "[[Please Don't Break My Heart]]" ([[Kalomoira]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2010: "[[Please Don't Break My Heart]]" ([[Kalomira|Kalomoira]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2011: "[[Rock the Boat (Bob Sinclar song)|Rock the Boat]]" ([[Bob Sinclar]] featuring Fatman Scoop, [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]] and Dragonfly)
* 2011: "[[Rock the Boat (Bob Sinclar song)|Rock the Boat]]" ([[Bob Sinclar]] featuring Fatman Scoop, [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]] and Dragonfly)
* 2011: "[[Drop It Low (Kat DeLuna song)|Drop It Low (Remix)]]" ([[Kat Deluna]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2011: "[[Drop It Low (Kat DeLuna song)|Drop It Low]]" (Remix) ([[Kat Deluna|Kat DeLuna]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2014: "[[Recess (song)|Recess]]" ([[Skrillex]] and [[Kill the Noise]] featuring Fatman Scoop and [[Michael Angelakos]])
* 2014: "[[Recess (song)|Recess]]" ([[Skrillex]] and [[Kill the Noise]] featuring Fatman Scoop and [[Michael Angelakos]])
* 2015: "[[Don't Stop the Madness]]" ([[Hardwell]] and [[W&W]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2015: "[[Don't Stop the Madness]]" ([[Hardwell]] and [[W&W]] featuring Fatman Scoop)
* 2018: "[[Level Up (Ciara song)|Level Up (Remix)]]" ([[Ciara]] featuring [[Missy Elliott]] and Fatman Scoop)
* 2018: "[[Level Up (Ciara song)|Level Up]]" (Remix) (Ciara featuring Missy Elliott and Fatman Scoop)


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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* 2005: [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song]] – Nomination – ("[[Lose Control (Missy Elliott song)|Lose Control]]", with [[Missy Elliott]] & [[Ciara]])
* 2005: [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song]] – Nomination – ("[[Lose Control (Missy Elliott song)|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: [[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)
* 2005: [[Grammy Award for Best Music Video|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)
* 2006: [[Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut]] – '''Won''' – ("Lose Control", with Missy Elliott & Ciara)


Revision as of 21:12, 13 October 2024

Fatman Scoop
Scoop performing in 2011
Born
Isaac Freeman III

(1968-08-06)August 6, 1968[a]
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 2024(2024-08-30) (aged 56)
Connecticut, U.S.
Occupations
Years active1989–2024
SpouseShanda (divorced)
Children2
Musical career
GenresHip hop
LabelsAv8
Websitewww.fatmanscoop.com

Isaac Freeman III (August 6, 1968[a] – August 30, 2024), better known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, was an American hip hop 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.

Early life

Isaac Freeman III[10][11] was born on August 6, 1968, in Manhattan, New York City, and grew up in Harlem, the son of Clara and Isaac Freeman Jr.[a][2] He was educated at Cardinal Hayes High School and the New York Institute of Technology.[2]

Career

Freeman adopted the stage name "Fatman Scoop" from the nickname given to him by his Uncle Jack as a child, because he loved ice cream.[12] He first came to prominence with the release of the single "Be Faithful" (featuring the Crooklyn Clan),[13] which topped the charts in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in October 2003, four years after its original release,[2] and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Denmark and Australia.[citation needed]

Throughout his career, Fatman Scoop collaborated with numerous artists, including on Ying Yang Twins' 2004 remix of "Salt Shaker", Janet Jackson's 2006 remix of "So Excited", The Pussycat Dolls' 2008 remix of "When I Grow Up", David Guetta's 2009 remix of "One Love", and Skrillex's 2014 single "Recess".[4][14]

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.[15][16] In 2007, he had a role on the animated television series The Boondocks,[5] 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.[17][18] In 2008, Fatman Scoop and his then-wife Shanda hosted a reality show and podcast on MTV[17] called Man and Wife. The show covered topics such as jobs, finance, relationships, and sex.[19]

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.[5]

In July 2018, Fatman Scoop was 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".[20][21][14]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, being unable to travel, Fatman Scoop had to give up being a hype man, so he started up other businesses, including trucking and an ice cream company.[19]

On August 30, 2024, Fatman Scoop released two collaborations; the first, with Bingo Players and Disco Fries on the single "Our House". The second was "Let It Go" with Dyce Payso; an official music video was released on the same day.[22][23] "Our House" heavily samples the instrumental to Ray J's 2001 single "Wait a Minute".[24]

Personal life and death

Freeman had two children. He married twice, once to Shanda. They divorced after 13 years together.[19]

On August 30, 2024, Freeman collapsed during a performance in Hamden, Connecticut; CPR was administered at the scene and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.[5] The following day, it was announced that he had died at the age of 56.[a][2] His death was determined to be from natural causes, due to hypertensive heart disease and atherosclerosis.[25]

Discography

Compilation albums

  • Fatman Scoop's Party Breaks: Volume 1 (2003)
  • In the Club (2006)
  • Party King (2015, Japan only)

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
R&B
[26] 		US
Rap
[27] 		AUS
[28] 		BEL
(FL)
[29] 		FRA
[30] 		GER
[31] 		IRL
[32] 		NLD
[33] 		SWI
[34] 		UK
[35]
"Where U @?"
(with The Crooklyn Clan) 		1998 77 — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Be Faithful"[b]
(featuring The Crooklyn Clan) 		1999 92 24 5 11 13 28 1 30 15 1
"It Takes Scoop"[c]
(with DJ Kool) 		2000 85 12 24 44 — — 15 — 33 9
"Dance!"
(with Lumidee and Goleo VI) 		2006 — — — — 30 5 — 70 32 —
"U Sexy Girl"
(featuring Elephant Man and Jabba) 		93 — — — — — — — — —
"Talk 2 Me"
(featuring Ken) 		2007 — — — — — 89 — — — —
"Dance! 2013"
(Fatman Scoop vs. Lumidee) 		2013 — — — — — 63 — — 61 —
"No Popcorn"
(with Tech N9ne) 		2024 — — — — — — — — — —
"Let It Go"
(with Dyce Payso) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Our House"
(with Bingo Players and Disco Fries) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Awards

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Some early news reports about Freeman's death stated that he was 53 and/or born in 1971.[1] However, others have given his birth year as 1968 and his age as 56,[2][3][4] including multiple sources that initially said he was 53 but subsequently issued corrections.[5][6][7][8][9]
  2. ^ The US chart positions for "Be Faithful" are from the single's original release in 1999; all other chart positions are from the single's 2003 re-release.
  3. ^ The US chart positions for "It Takes Two" are from the single's original release in 2000; all other chart positions are from the single's 2004 remix.

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