Rapper Fatman Scoop, born with the name Isaac Freeman, has died. He was 53.&nbsp;

His family and tour manager, Michael Birch, shared statements on social media following the artist's death.

"It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop," a post on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_VrzHfpV1w/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram page </a>read. "Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life." This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates.&nbsp;

<div class="author-bio">Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.</div>

His family said, "It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop. Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life."{ai:summary}Rapper Fatman Scoop, born Isaac Freeman, has died at the age of 53. His family and manager announced his passing on social media, expressing deep sadness over the loss of the "legendary and iconic" artist. This news is still unfolding, with updates expected. #culture

Rapper Fatman Scoop dead at 53

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