The late and legendary Fatman Scoop is still receiving his well-deserved flowers.

The Freeman Family, NYC Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam, and the Forever Fatman Scoop Foundation have announced the official street co-naming ceremony honoring Grammy Award-winning artist and Harlem native, Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman III. The intersection of 109th Street and 5th Avenue will be officially co-named “Isaac ‘Fatman Scoop’ Freeman III Place.” The ceremony takes place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

This ceremonial renaming recognizes Freeman’s decades-long impact on music, entertainment, and community empowerment. Known for his unmistakable voice, high-energy performances, and cultural relevance, Fatman Scoop is not only a global entertainer but also a proud son of Harlem whose roots remain deeply planted in the neighborhood.

Kendell “Sav” Freeman, Scoop’s brother, expressed his gratitude for the prestigious honor.

“Scoop has always represented Harlem with pride,” Freeman said. “This co-naming is a tribute not just to his artistry, but to his ongoing commitment to uplifting the community that raised him.”

The ceremony will “bring together friends, family, local leaders, and community members in a celebration of legacy, culture, and Harlem pride.’

Born and raised in Harlem, Fatman Scoop was known for his booming, raw vocal presence and high-energy performances and rose to prominence with his 1999 single “Be Faithful” (featuring the Crooklyn Clan). An instant club classic, the song became a number one hit in the UK and Ireland in 2003, and also charted in Denmark and Australia.

Throughout his career, he collaborated with some of the industry’s biggest artists, including Missy Elliott’s “Lose Control,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video, and Mariah Carey’s “It’s Like That. 

 Scoop passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 56.