Rapper Young Scooter died on his 39th birthday after attempting to escape from the police
29 march 2025 в 16:37
Young Scooter passed away on his 39th birthday on March 28, 2025. On that day, the rapper was hospitalized after reportedly trying to flee from the police, and was later pronounced dead. The Atlanta police held a press conference regarding the incident, but initially did not disclose the identity of the deceased. While the official cause of Scooter’s death is under investigation, authorities have revealed the events leading up to his death.
Learn more about young Scooter and how he died below.
Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, gained recognition in the hip-hop scene after collaborating with his friend Future. According to Variety, hailing from South Carolina, Scooter worked with Future on several songs, and after being charged with drug trafficking, he decided to pursue a career in music. Scooter was eventually signed by Future and Waka Flocka Flame.
When news of Scooter’s death broke in March 2025, Waka Flocka seemed to address it by posting a message on his Instagram Stories. He wrote: «The streets, you made me cry before my show… you’re the backbone… lady beard».
On March 28, 2025, Scooter passed away after sustaining a leg injury on a fence while trying to escape from the police, according to multiple sources citing the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Although authorities did not disclose the identity of the deceased man at the time of publication, Variety, 11 Alive, and Atlanta News First reported that it was young Scooter. Additionally, Scooter’s family confirmed the news, according to PEOPLE.
On that day, Atlanta officers responded to a 911 call about a «dispute with shots fired and a woman being dragged back into a house», - the police reported at a press conference, according to 11 Alive. The identity of the woman remains unclear.
«When officers arrived, the male initially opened the door [then] closed the door on officers without communicating», - the police said. Officers continued to «establish a perimeter», - and two men «fled» from the scene. One man returned to the house, while the other «jumped over two fences», - fleeing. (The second man from the scene has not been identified yet).
The police also noted: «When officers found him on the other side of the fence, he appeared to have suffered a leg injury. Officers provided assistance, and he was taken to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead».
The official cause of young Scooter’s death has not been disclosed. However, authorities confirmed that he passed away after sustaining a leg injury while attempting to flee from the police
Learn more about young Scooter and how he died below.
Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, gained recognition in the hip-hop scene after collaborating with his friend Future. According to Variety, hailing from South Carolina, Scooter worked with Future on several songs, and after being charged with drug trafficking, he decided to pursue a career in music. Scooter was eventually signed by Future and Waka Flocka Flame.
When news of Scooter’s death broke in March 2025, Waka Flocka seemed to address it by posting a message on his Instagram Stories. He wrote: «The streets, you made me cry before my show… you’re the backbone… lady beard».
On March 28, 2025, Scooter passed away after sustaining a leg injury on a fence while trying to escape from the police, according to multiple sources citing the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Although authorities did not disclose the identity of the deceased man at the time of publication, Variety, 11 Alive, and Atlanta News First reported that it was young Scooter. Additionally, Scooter’s family confirmed the news, according to PEOPLE.
On that day, Atlanta officers responded to a 911 call about a «dispute with shots fired and a woman being dragged back into a house», - the police reported at a press conference, according to 11 Alive. The identity of the woman remains unclear.
«When officers arrived, the male initially opened the door [then] closed the door on officers without communicating», - the police said. Officers continued to «establish a perimeter», - and two men «fled» from the scene. One man returned to the house, while the other «jumped over two fences», - fleeing. (The second man from the scene has not been identified yet).
The police also noted: «When officers found him on the other side of the fence, he appeared to have suffered a leg injury. Officers provided assistance, and he was taken to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead».
The official cause of young Scooter’s death has not been disclosed. However, authorities confirmed that he passed away after sustaining a leg injury while attempting to flee from the police
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