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‘Fatman Scoop’ suffers medical emergency during Hamden performance

HAMDEN, CT — Isaac Freeman, also known as Fatman Scoop, suffered a medical emergency onstage Friday night during a performance at the Summer Concert Series at Hamden Town Center Park, Mayor Lauren Garrett said.

“He is being taken to the hospital by ambulance,” Garrett wrote in a Facebook post. “We will provide updates as they become available. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”

Fatman Scoop was the headliner Friday night at Hamden’s Green and Gold Party, the final Summer Concert Series of the 2024 season. He was scheduled to open the series on July 12, but the event was canceled due to rain and postponed until August 30.

Born in New York, Fatman Scoop is a hype man and radio personality with several guest appearances on several chart-topping hip hop songs.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.