Fatman Scoop

Isaac Freeman III, popularly known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, was born on August 6, 1971. He is an American rapper, promoter, and radio personality who is recognized for his gruff, raw, and loud on-stage voice. He is best known for the song ‘Be Faithful,’ which reached the top of the charts in the U.K. and Ireland in October 2003 and the top 10 in Denmark and Australia. He went on to serve as a consultant for aspiring and professional musicians after gaining a large following. Throughout his career, he has won two Grammy Awards and has regularly appeared on television as himself.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Isaac Freeman III

Nickname:

Fatman Scoop

Birth date:

November 28, 1979

Age:

44

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

6' 1"

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Net Worth:

$1 million

Isaac's Social Media:

Background

Isaac Freeman III, well known for his stage moniker Fatman Scoop, was born in New York on August 6, 1971. Little is known about his family background, but we do know that he was previously married to Shanda and they have a son and a daughter.

He got his stage name from his Uncle Jack, who would call him ‘Fatman Scoop’ because of his love for ice cream. Fatman Scoop is best known for his song ‘Be Faithful,’ which reached the top of the charts in the U.K. and Ireland in October 2003 and the top 10 in Denmark and Australia. Throughout his music career, he has won one Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video and one Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut. Fatman Scoop is also a radio personality and hip-hop promoter in the U.S.

Fatman Scoop owns and hosts a romance podcast called “Full Throttle.” His podcast is a sex and relationship show that airs on the ONLOQ.com and MTV internet T.V. networks. He has interviewed a broad spectrum of celebrities on his podcast, including Jemele Hill, Plaxico Burress, Slim Thug, and Cedric the Entertainer. He also played himself on the T.V. series “The Boondocks.” However, since the show’s launch, Fatman Scoop and his wife’s relationship has deteriorated, and they have split. Fatman Scoop has also worked with musicians like Lil Jon, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Pitbull, and Skrillex, to name a few.

In July 2006, he sued the Sheriff of Craven County, North Carolina as a club promoter in New Bern, North Carolina, after a 2003 performance there was shut down by the sheriff due to a noise complaint. The lawsuit sought over $10,000 in lost income as well as punitive damages. Fatman Scoop joined “Celebrity Big Brother” as a contestant in August 2015. By day 20 of the reality show, however, he was the third housemate to be evicted.

Career timeline

2003
The Chart-Topping Hit

Fatman Scoop releases the song ‘Be Faithful,’ to a warm reception.

2008
The Appearance on “The Boondocks”

Fatman Scoop plays himself on the Cartoon Network series “The Boondocks.”

2014
The Story Behind the Stage Name

In a YouTube video with Madison Jaye, he confesses that his stage name was given to him by his uncle Jack when he was a kid.

2015
The Big Brother Housemate

Fatman Scoop enters the “Celebrity Big Brother” house in the U.K., but gets evicted early on.

Why We Love Fatman Scoop

  1. He creates excellent music

    Fatman Scoop is talented. He is most known for the song ‘Be Faithful,’ which topped the charts in the U.K., Ireland, Denmark, and Australia.

  2. He has a podcast

    Fatman Scoop conducts a romance podcast. This podcast has helped a lot of his fans strengthen their marriages.

  3. His desire to entertain others

    Fatman Scoop has the desire to please his fans. He makes frequent appearances as himself on the T.V. animated series, “The Boondocks,” which keeps his numerous fans entertained.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He does own an ice cream parlor

    Fatman Scoop’s love of ice cream did not only lead to a delicious-sounding stage name, but also an ice cream business.

  2. He has three compilation albums

    He has so far released three albums, with the third one only made available in Japan.

  3. He was a featured artist

    Together with the singer Ciara, Fatman Scoop was featured in Missy Elliott’s 2005 song ‘Lose Control.’

  4. He is also a hype man

    Aside from being a rapper himself, Fatman Scoop also serves as a backup rapper for some artists like Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, and Sean Paul, among others.

  5. He has a self-named website

    Fatman Scoop is also an enterprising individual, creating a website where he sells unisex shirts and hoodies with catchy prints.

Fatman Scoop FAQs

Where is Fatman Scoop from?

He is from New York, U.S.

What is Fatman Scoop’s true name?

His real name is Isaac Freeman III.

How old is Fatman Scoop?

He is 51 years old.

Fatman Scoop’s birthday dates

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