About
American radio personality and hip-hop promoter best known for his hit song "Be Faithful" and for hosting the Full Throttle Radio Worldwide podcast. Having gained a wide following, he also worked as a consultant for aspiring and practicing musicians.
Before Fame
He earned his stage name after appearing as an ice cream-serving movie theater worker in the music video for the song Killing Me Softly by The Fugees.
Trivia
He frequently appeared as himself on the Cartoon Network series The Boondocks. He won two Grammy Awards throughout his career. On his podcast, he interviewed a wide range of figures in the entertainment industry, such as Jemele Hill, Plaxico Burress, Slim Thug, and Cedric the Entertainer.
Family Life
He married Shanda Freeman. During the summer of 2024, he collapsed on stage and was announced dead the next day.
Associated With
He was given his Fatman Scoop nickname by Fugees rapper and singer Lauryn Hill.
