#FatmanScoop has passed away at 53 years old after a medical emergency during a performance. The New York City native collapsed on stage while performing and received CPR before being transported to a hospital via ambulance. DJ and producer Birch Michael, also known as Pure Cold posted about his death on Facebook and Instagram Saturday morning. “It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Issac Freeman III, professionally known as Fatman Scoop,” Michael said. “I am honestly lost for words ... you took me all over the world and had me performing alongside you on some of the biggest and greatest stages on this planet, the things you taught me have truely made me the man I am today.” Rest in peace.