Young Scooter Passes Away at 39

Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey, has died at the age of 39.

The Atlanta rapper passed away on his birthday, March 28, 2025.

Authorities say he sustained a severe leg injury while fleeing police at a residence involved in a firearm disturbance call.

He reportedly jumped multiple fences before being taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police confirmed they did not shoot Scooter, addressing online rumors suggesting otherwise.

His son later posted a statement expressing anger toward the Atlanta Police Department and mourning his father’s death.

Scooter was known for his contributions to Atlanta’s trap scene and was affiliated with Future’s Freebandz and Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records.

He gained recognition in the early 2010s with mixtapes like Street Lottery and collaborations with artists such as Future and Gucci Mane.

Tributes poured in from across the hip-hop community, including messages from Playboi Carti, Quavo, and ATL Jacob.

Fans and peers remembered him as a respected figure in the city’s music culture.

The exact cause of death remains under investigation.

This is a developing story.