US rapper Fatman Scoop has died, his household and supervisor introduced Saturday, after the 53-year-old artist suffered a medical emergency whereas acting on stage, prompting a wave of tributes from the world of hip-hop.
Scoop, finest identified for the hit tracks “Be Faithful” and “It Takes Scoop,” collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut and was taken to hospital the place docs have been unable to revive him, US media reported.
Medical employees apparently tried to manage CPR whereas he was nonetheless on the stage, in keeping with a video of the incident obtained by superstar news web site TMZ. He was then carried away on a stretcher.
In a put up on his Instagram account, his household wrote that “it is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop.”
“Fatman Scoop was known to the world as the undisputed voice of the club. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity,” they wrote.
Scoop’s supervisor Birch Michael confirmed his loss of life on Facebook, writing: “I love you Scoop. Thank you so much for everything you gave to me.”
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Hip-hop star Missy Elliott wrote on X that Scoop’s “voice and energy have contributed to many songs that made the people feel happy and want to dance for over two decades. Your impact is huge and will be never be forgotten.”
Radio host Shelley Wade posted {a photograph} of herself with Scoop, writing: “We are losing too many of our hip-hop legends too soon. Rest easy, Scoop.”
Scoop briefly grew to become embroiled in a political row in Australia in 2018 when the nation’s then-prime minister Scott Morrison posted a clip that featured his hit “Be Faithful.”
Morrison, a conservative evangelical Christian, deleted the put up after his critics mentioned the entertainer’s lyrics have been inappropriate and unparliamentary.
“It’s quite clear that that is not a song on my playlist,” he later instructed reporters in Sydney.
The uproar prompted a response from Scoop, who tagged Morrison in an Instagram put up saying: “I am humbled to have my voice rocking in the highest offices of the Australian Government!”
The rapper defended his lyrics: “It’s a fun PARTY SONG that has no NEGATIVITY or HARM in it!!” earlier than extending Morrison a backstage invite to a pageant look in Australia.
Source: www.anews.com.tr