US rapper Fatman Scoop has passed away at 53, his family announced. The musician, best known for his 2003 hit “Be Faithful,” collapsed on stage during a performance in Connecticut. Born Isaac Freeman III in New York, Fatman Scoop was performing when he took off his shirt and moved behind the DJ booth, where he appeared to fall. Despite efforts to administer CPR, the rapper tragically did not survive. RIP Sir and thank you for your art! hiphop #fatmanscoop