Rapper Young Scooter Dies at 39: Atlanta Music Community Mourns the Loss of a Rising Star
2025-03-29
Rolling Stone
The music world is mourning the loss of Young Scooter, a prolific Atlanta rapper who collaborated with notable artists like Future and Gucci Mane. Born Kenneth Bailey, he tragically passed away on his 39th birthday due to injuries sustained while fleeing police. With a career marked by promising releases and high-profile collaborations, Young Scooter's death has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, leaving fans and fellow artists to reflect on his contributions to the Atlanta rap scene and the future of trap music and southern hip hop.