Young Scooter, Rapper Associated with Future and Waka Flocka Flame, Dies on 39th Birthday

A rapper known as Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, tragically lost his life on his 39th birthday in his hometown of Atlanta. According to reports from multiple sources and the authorities, Scooter died following an incident that involved police officers. The situation began with initial reports of shots fired at a home on William Nye Drive SE, where a woman was reportedly being dragged back inside the house.

Upon arrival, Atlanta police encountered resistance when a male answered the door and quickly shut it. Attempts to establish a perimeter led to two males fleeing from the rear of the house. In the course of his escape, Young Scooter jumped over two fences but sustained an injury to his leg. Authorities were quick to clarify that the injury was not inflicted by the police on the scene but occurred while he was attempting to escape.

The medical examiner’s office in Fulton County confirmed that Bailey was brought to Grady Marcus trauma center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The exact cause of his death is pending an autopsy.

Born in Waterboro, South Carolina, Young Scooter made a name for himself in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene, which saw a commercial boom in the 2010s. He was recognized for his consistent contributions to the genre and his collaborations with prominent figures in the industry, including Future and Young Thug. Prior to his death in 2025, Scooter released a project titled “Traps Last Hope,” which included tracks like “Grind Don’t Stop,” “Ice Game,” “Free Bands,” and “Letter to God.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/29/rapper-young-scooter-dead-atlanta