Harlem will honor the late Hip Hop icon Isaac 'Fatman Scoop' Freeman III by co-naming the corner of 109th Street and 5th Avenue in his memory. Organized by the Freeman family and local officials, this tribute commemorates Scoop's global impact on music and nightlife. Born in Harlem in 1968, he became famous for his energetic performances, particularly with the hit "Be Faithful" in 1999. His legacy as a party-starting voice continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike.
The corner of 109th Street and 5th Avenue will be officially co-named "Isaac 'Fatman Scoop' Freeman III Place," honoring the late Hip Hop icon whose voice defined a generation of club anthems.
Scoop's career spanned decades, and his contributions to music, nightlife, and culture continue to resonate worldwide.
His big break came in 1999 with "Be Faithful," a raucous collaboration with Crooklyn Clan that sampled classic R&B and hyped up every crowd that heard it.
By 2003, the single topped the U.K. Singles Chart and landed at number one in Ireland, marking the beginning of his reign as a party-starting force on an international level.
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