On Saturday morning, Freemans tour manager Bryan DJ Pure Cold Michaelannouncedon social media that the rapper had died.
No cause of death was provided.
I am honestly lost for words, Michael wrote.
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The rapper also appeared on Missy Elliotts 2005 hit Lose Control alongside Ciara.
The track reached at Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100.
ElliotttweetedSaturday following news of Freemans death, Prayers for Fatman Scoop family for STRENGTH during this difficult time.
Your IMPACT is HUGE & will be NEVER be forgotten.
This post was updated on Sept. 3 at 11:15 a.m.
ET to reflect a statement from Freemans booking agency correcting his age