Fatman Scoop's cause of death revealed a month after he collapsed on stage

Fatman Scoop's cause of death has been revealed a month after he collapsed on stage in front of fans and later passed away in hospital. Fatman Scoop's cause of death has been revealed as heart disease, a month after he collapsed on stage in front of fans and later passed away in hospital When Scoop suffered a medical emergency while performing, footage of the moment showed fans screaming as he disappeared from view behind a DJ deck. After Fatman Scoop was taken off stage by medics, fellow artists spoke to the crowd as they stood in stunned silence Rapper Fatman Scoop has passed away aged 56 after suffering a medical emergency on stage Hamden Mayor Lauren Garett said following the incident that Scoop was undergoing emergency care and asked fans to 'keep him in your thoughts and prayers.' The artist's family paid a touching tribute as they announced his death, saying he was 'the laughter in our lives' as they branded him as 'the undisputed voice of the club' Fatman Scoop pictured with his ex-wife Shanda Freeman in 2008 Missy Elliot shared a touching tribute Saturday to X, sending her prayers to his 'family for STRENGTH during this difficult time.'