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Southern Rapper Young Scooter Dies at 39
The Southern hip-hop community mourns the loss of Atlanta-based rapper Young Scooter, who died on his 39th birthday in March 2025. Known for his collaborations with prominent artists like Future and Waka Flocka Flame, Scooter rose to prominence in the 2010s.
His sudden death prompted an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians. While Atlanta police initially responded to reports of a dispute and shots fired at a residence, they did not immediately release the deceased’s identity.
Five Facts About Young Scooter:
- His real name was Kenneth: Born Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey in March 1986, he later adopted the stage name Young Scooter as he embarked on his rap career.
- He was born in South Carolina: While born in Walterboro, South Carolina, Scooter moved with his family to Atlanta, Georgia, at a young age, settling in the Kirkwood community.
- He preferred freestyling: Unlike many rappers who meticulously write their lyrics, Scooter favored a more improvisational approach, describing his style as “count music” in a 2013 interview. He prioritized conveying a message about money over carefully crafted verses.
- He was a devoted father: Scooter’s Instagram reveals a loving father to a daughter and two sons. He proudly celebrated his daughter’s 10th birthday just a month before his passing and frequently shared photos of his sons.
- Tragic circumstances surrounding his death: Scooter died after sustaining a leg injury while fleeing from police who were responding to a disturbance at a residence. While the incident involved reports of shots fired and a woman being dragged into a house, police confirmed that no officers discharged their weapons and that Scooter’s injury occurred during his flight. The official cause of death has yet to be released.
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