Lil John and Timbaland led star-studded tributes to the legendary rapper following his tragic death at age 53.
The cause of death of the Be Faithful singer, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, is unknown, but he collapsed on stage during his concert in Connecticut before receiving CPR and being rushed to the hospital on Friday.
The artist’s family paid an emotional tribute upon announcing his death, saying he was “the laugh of our lives” and calling him “the undisputed voice of the club.”
In the comments section, our pal John wrote: “REST WELL BROTHER,” while Scoop’s frequent collaborator Timbaland and Fat Joe seemed speechless and posted a series of emojis.
While DJ Questlove wrote: ‘Thanks Scoop!’.
Lil John and Timbaland led star-studded tributes to the legendary rapper following his tragic death at age 53.
The cause of death of the Be Faithful singer, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, is unknown, but he collapsed on stage during his concert in Connecticut before receiving CPR and being rushed to hospital on Friday.
The artist’s family paid a touching tribute announcing his death, while famous friends rushed to the comments section to send their condolences.
Freeman’s manager, DJ and producer Birch Michael, announced the rapper’s death “with the heaviest heart” in social media posts Saturday morning.
“You took me all over the world and had me perform alongside you on some of the biggest and grandest stages on this planet. The things you taught me have truly shaped me into the man I am today,” Michael said.
His family added in a statement that he “was not only a world-class artist: he was a father, brother, uncle and friend.”
“Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on stage and in life,” the family said. “He was the laughter in our lives, a constant source of support, unwavering strength and courage.”
Born in New York City in 1971, Freeman made a name for himself through collaborations with megastars like Missy Elliot and Mariah Carey in the early 2000s, and was known for his deep, growling vocal presence.
His family described him as “the undisputed voice of the club” and said his “music made us dance and embrace life with positivity.”
Three-time Grammy Award winner Fatman Scoop has ventured into podcasting and reality TV in recent years, including appearing on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother: UK vs USA in 2015.
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