Rapper Young Scooter Dies at 39 on His Birthday

Atlanta, Georgia — Rapper Young Scooter, known for his collaborations with Future and Gucci Mane, died on March 28, which was also his 39th birthday.

The hip-hop artist, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, was pronounced dead at the Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta after being transported there by Emergency Medical Services. He was found at a location on the southeast side of the city, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The cause and manner of Young Scooter’s death remain under investigation, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine how he died.

Career Highlights

Young Scooter rose to fame in 2012 after signing with Future’s record label, Freebandz. The following year, he collaborated with Gucci Mane on the mixtape “Free Bricks 2” and released another mixtape featuring Future, Gucci Mane, YG, and Lil Boosie.

In 2018, Scooter worked alongside Future and Juice Wrld on their track “Jet Lag,” which made its way onto the Top 100 Billboard charts.

Young Scooter was highly regarded within the Atlanta rap scene for his gritty lyrics and collaborations with influential artists.

As the music industry mourns his passing, fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to the rapper’s contributions to hip-hop.

Further details regarding his death are expected to be released following the autopsy.