Fatman Scoop collapses on stage during Connecticut concert with rapper given CPR and rushed to hospital

Disturbing footage showed rapper Fatman Scoop collapsing on stage during a Connecticut concert.

The Be Faithful singer, 53, was seen struggling as he climbed onto a platform during Friday's performance in Hamden, before passing out. 

Screams rang out as the rapper - whose real name is Isaac Freeman III - disappeared from view, sparking frantic efforts to revive him.

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garett said Scoop had been rushed to hospital by ambulance and urged fans to 'keep him in your thoughts and prayers.'

Further updates have not been shared.

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