Fatman Scoop‘s cause of death has been revealed.The rapper – real name Isaac Freeman – died late last month (August 30) after collapsing on stage while performing in Connecticut.
He was 56 years old.Following the collapse, Mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed on social media that Freeman was being transported to a hospital by ambulance.
The rapper’s tour manager DJ Pure Cold later confirmed in an Instagram post that Freeman had died.Now, in a new report from the Associated Press, Connecticut’s medical examiner’s office has confirmed that Fatman Scoop died of heart disease.
The rapper also had hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a heart condition caused by plaque buildup in the arterial walls.Following the news of his death, several rappers and musicians paid their respects to the late veteran.
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