It's been almost two weeks since beloved Hip-Hop radio personality turned star Fatman Scoop passed away at the young age of 53. While there has been an outpouring of love and memories from his fans and peers since then, everyone will get one more chance to say goodbye to the man born Issac Freeman on Thursday, September 12 in Harlem.
On Tuesday (September 10), Fatman Scoop's family took to Instagram to announce that they will be holding a memorial service for the Hip-Hop legend at the iconic Apollo Theater on September 12 and invited everyone to join in the celebration of life and of his career.
“Please join the Freeman family in celebrating Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman at the Apollo this Thursday.”
Tickets for the event are available at Apollo Theater website and it's sure to go fast, as the man has endeared himself to countless people over his long career. The event will take place from 15:00 to 17:00
Fatman Scoop was one of the few radio personalities to make the transition from on-air radio host to featured hypeman on many musical hits such as Missy Elliott's “Lose Control,” Beatnut's “Let's Git Doe,” and even “It's” by Mariah Carey. Like this.” The man was truly blessed with the voice and energy to get the crowd going and for that we are forever grateful.
Sadly, the man's life was cut short when he collapsed on stage during a show in Hamden, Connecticut last August 30th. With hopes and prayers flooding the internet following the news of his health scare, everyone was devastated to learn that he had passed away shortly afterwards.
He will be missed.
Rest In Power, King.