US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage in Connecticut at age 53

Fatman Scoop, a 53-year-old rapper, died after collapsing on stage at a show in Hamden, Connecticut. He was headlining the Green & Gold Party at Hamden Town Center Park when the incident occurred. Scoop was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, but the cause of his death is still unclear. Fatman Scoop was known for his hit song "Be Faithful" which topped charts in Europe two decades ago. His death has been mourned by fellow artist Missy Elliot, who described his impact as "HUGE" and said it would "never be forgotten".