Atlanta-based rapper Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, tragically passed away on March 28, 2025, his 39th birthday. Reports indicate that he died from injuries sustained while attempting to flee from police officers responding to a domestic dispute involving gunfire. During his escape, Bailey reportedly jumped two fences and suffered a severe leg injury, ultimately succumbing to the injury at an Atlanta hospital.
The incident began when police responded to a 911 call reporting a dispute with a weapon at a residence in southeast Atlanta. Upon arrival, officers knocked on the door, which was briefly opened and then shut by a male occupant. As officers established a perimeter, two men fled from the rear of the house. One of them, believed to be Bailey, sustained a leg injury while jumping fences. Officers rendered aid, and he was transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities have clarified that no weapons were fired by police during the incident, and the injury occurred during Bailey’s attempt to escape. The exact cause of death is still under investigation, with an autopsy pending.
Young Scooter was known for his collaborations with artists like Future and Gucci Mane. He gained recognition with his 2013 mixtape “Street Lottery” and the hit single “Colombia.” Throughout his career, he released several projects and was respected in the hip-hop community for his storytelling and contributions to the genre.
In the wake of his passing, tributes have poured in from fans and fellow artists. His son, Kenneth Bailey Jr., expressed his grief on social media, referring to his father as his “best friend.”
The hip-hop community mourns the loss of Young Scooter, remembering his impact on the music scene and the legacy he leaves behind.