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, greatest identified for the hit tracks “Be Devoted” and “It Takes Scoop,” collapsed on stage at Hamden City Middle Park, Connecticut and was taken to hospital the place docs have been unable to revive him, US media reported.
Medical workers apparently tried to manage CPR whereas he was nonetheless on the stage, in keeping with a video of the incident obtained by superstar information website TMZ. He was then carried away on a stretcher.
In a publish on his Instagram account, his household wrote that “it’s with profound unhappiness and really heavy hearts that we share information of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop.”
“Fatman Scoop was identified to the world because the undisputed voice of the membership. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity,” they wrote.
Scoop’s supervisor Birch Michael confirmed his dying on Fb, writing: “I really like you Scoop. Thanks a lot for every thing you gave to me.”
– ‘Wish to dance’ –
Hip-hop star Missy Elliott wrote on X that Scoop’s “voice and vitality have contributed to many songs that made the folks really feel blissful and need to dance for over twenty years. Your influence is big and will likely be by no means be forgotten.”
Radio host Shelley Wade posted {a photograph} of herself with Scoop, writing: “We’re shedding too a lot of our hip-hop legends too quickly. Relaxation straightforward, 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 Devoted.”
Morrison, a conservative evangelical Christian, deleted the publish after his critics mentioned the entertainer’s lyrics have been inappropriate and unparliamentary.
“It’s fairly clear that that isn’t a music on my playlist,” he later instructed reporters in Sydney.
The uproar prompted a response from Scoop, who tagged Morrison in an Instagram publish saying: “I’m humbled to have my voice rocking within the highest workplaces of the Australian Authorities!”
The rapper defended his lyrics: “It’s a enjoyable PARTY SONG that has no NEGATIVITY or HARM in it!!” earlier than extending Morrison a backstage invite to a competition look in Australia.
AFP
