Atlanta rapper known for his ties with Future and Waka Flocka Flame has sadly passed away on his 39th birthday following an encounter with law enforcement officials.
- March 29, 2025
AceShowbiz - In a shocking and tragic turn of events, Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, known for his ties with Future and Waka Flocka Flame, passed away on his 39th birthday.
On March 28, the Atlanta Police Department responded to a distressing 911 call from a residence on William Nye Drive, where shots were reportedly fired and a female was seen being dragged back into the home.
When officers arrived, they were met with a man who briefly opened the door before shutting it in their faces. As a perimeter was established, two men tried to escape, one of whom tragically lost his life in the ensuing chase.
The men attempting to flee scaled multiple fences. One managed to return to the home, while the other, later identified as Young Scooter, jumped two fences and injured his leg.
Police found him on the other side of the fence, where he had sustained significant injuries to his leg. Despite receiving medical aid from the officers and being transported to Grady Hospital, he was pronounced dead.
Scooter's birth name was Kenneth Edward Bailey. He was born in Walterboro, South Carolina, and later moved to Atlanta's Kirkwood Community at the age of nine. His rap career began in 2008 following his involvement in drug trafficking.
He collaborated with his childhood friend Future on several tracks before officially signing with him in 2012. His partnership with Waka Flocka Flame began in 2013.
The police have yet to reveal the exact cause of death or why the men fled. It was confirmed that there was no shooting by police in this incident.
In the wake of Scooter's death, Waka Flocka Flame shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram Stories, "Street, you had me crying before my show …you the backbone … dama brada."
Playboi Carti simply wrote, "SMFH" while Quavo from Migos expressed his confusion and sorrow with "ion understand," alongside a video of Scooter performing and broken-heart and prayer-hands emojis.
As the community grapples with the abrupt end to a promising career, details surrounding his death remain pending further investigation.
