Fatman Scoop, a rapper who worked withTimbaland,Missy ElliottandMariah Carey, has died at 56.
The cause of death is not yet known.
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Scoops manager Michael Birch announced the artists death Saturday morning with a heartfelt tribute.
Rapper Fatman Scoop died at 53 after collapsing onstage during a performance.Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images
You taught me how to be the Man I am today.
I Love you Scoop, Thank you so much for everything you gave to me.
Thank you so much, I love you x.
He went on to mentor a group of British musicians the following year on theChannel 4seriesChancers.
Most recently, Scoop collaborated with Tech N9ne on the single No Popcorn that dropped in July.
