HIP-HOP legend Fatman Scoop was rushed to hospital on Friday night after collapsing on stage mid-performance.
Distressing footage has emerged showing the star receiving CPR after she collapsed behind the DJ booth – as panicked concertgoers screamed in confusion.
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Isaac Freeman, known by the stage name Fatman Scoop, was performing on stage before he fell Credit: WTNH
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Freeman performed with other artists in Connecticut before collapsing behind the DJ boothCredit: Getty
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Freeman is seen here performing on stage at another event
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Footage from the concert shows Freeman receiving chest compressions outside the venueCredit: Getty
The Hypeman, real name Issac Freeman, 53, was performing a set at Town Center Park in Hamden, Connecticut, when the crazy scenes unfolded.
After addressing the crowd in front of the stage, a shirtless Freeman went behind the DJ booth and collapsed, video obtained by TMZ shows.
Another performer stopped the music and continued to speak to the crowd as emergency services rushed in and began applying pressure on his chest.
Desperate fans were heard screaming at the performers asking if Freeman was okay.
“Nothing’s going on – on stage. I just want to say this – Hamden, where are you all, make some noise for me baby,” another performer was heard telling the audience in the video.
Onlookers were heard saying “Oh my God!” and “We want to know what happened to Fatman.”
“Is he okay?!” the other screamed.
Blurry footage also shows Freeman on a gurney outside the venue as paramedics gather around him.
They continued to perform chest compressions outside as one fan was heard saying: “Lord touch him – please, Father, God touch him.”
An ambulance arrived at the concert and took him to a nearby hospital.
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed on social media that Freeman was the contractor who received chest compressions.
She announced that Freeman had a “medical emergency” and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
“Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers,” she added.
The US Sun has reached out to Freeman’s team and Hamden police for more information.
Tonight, while performing at Hamden Town Center Park, Isaac Freeman, aka Fatman Scoop, had a medical emergency on stage. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Lauren GarrettHamden Mayor
“PRAYER IS BETTER”
Hip-hop fans sent prayers and wishes to Freeman after news of his medical emergency circulated on social media.
“I REALLY hope he comes out of this okay. Praying for Fatman Scoop,” wrote one.
“Praying for Fatman Scoop,” added another.
“I’m praying for Fat Man Scoop and I hope he’s okay,” said a third.
Freeman entered the rap scene in the 1990s with hits such as Be Faithful and Missy Elliott’s Lose Control.
He also appeared on Mariah Carey’s hit song, It’s Like That, which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Freeman can be seen at a previous performance here raising his arm while standing on stage
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Freeman was active on stage before experiencing a medical emergency Credit: WTNH
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Freeman performed at Fridayz Live ’23 in Melbourne, Australia last November Credit: Getty
Freeman recently featured in a new song with Dyce Pays called Let It Go.
The music video for the song dropped just hours before he took the stage in Connecticut.
He promoted the video on his Instagram in a joint post with Dyce Pas.
On August 13, he said the duo had just finished the song, praising Dyce’s talent.
“Sometimes you just know when someone’s got ‘it,’ which I think they do,” Freeman said.
“On top of that he’s made a lot of great connections for himself. Keep an eye on the guy. I see really good things happening with the young locals,” he added.
“He’s got the looks, the songs, but more importantly- he’s STRUGGLING! and YOU CAN’T TRAIN IT!!”
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Freeman performed at Metrofest 2021 in London, EnglandCredit: Getty
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Freeman is a widely known hypeman in hip-hop music and has appeared on many popular tracks Credit: Getty
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Freeman rose to fame in the 1990s and early 2000s for his unique features Credit: Getty
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